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The Justice Department is investigating Duke Law School's admissions practices for allegedly violating the Supreme Court's recent ruling against race-conscious college admissions.
Oncologist's Longevity Secret: Throw a Dinner Party
Oncologist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel identifies hosting dinner parties as his top recommendation for healthy aging, citing benefits from social connection, home cook…
HighFused silk material rivals Kevlar strength while remaining biocompatible
Researchers developed a heat-and-pressure fusion process that transforms natural silk into ultra-strong biocompatible material rivaling Kevlar, with potential…
HighTres a cinco tazas de café diarias mejoran la salud mental y la microbiota intestinal
Estudio de University College Cork publicado en Nature Communications demuestra que consumir 3-5 tazas diarias de café afecta positivamente el estado de ánimo…
HighFrom 'One-Building University' to Global Leader: XJTLU Alumnus Charts Path in Renewable Energy
Jingkang Gui, XJTLU alumnus and General Manager at Keppel, shares his career journey from telecommunications engineering to renewable energy leadership, credit…
HighTexas DE Simmons' vulgar sack celebration draws criticism for faith hypocrisy
Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons faced backlash for an explicit sack celebration against Tennessee, with commentators and analysts questioning the c…
HighNepali students in Delhi struggle to focus as flash floods devastate homeland
Nepali students studying in Delhi struggle to concentrate on academics while worried about relatives affected by devastating flash floods in Nepal that have ki…
HighUtah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse loses licence
Utah regulators revoked the licence of Provo Canyon School's girls campus, citing unnecessary restraints and neglect. Paris Hilton, who alleged abuse there in…
HighGlobal Study Links Rising Heat to Mental Health Decline in Children
New global research links rising temperatures to declining mental health in children, with heatwaves increasing poor mental health outcomes by 25% and each 1°C…
HighPhD Student Dies by Suicide After Boyfriend Threatens to Leak Private Images
A 26-year-old PhD student in Madhya Pradesh died by suicide after being allegedly sexually assaulted, blackmailed with intimate videos, and threatened by her b…
HighWhangārei Principal Overcomes Amputation to Continue 27-Year Leadership
Pat Newman, principal of Hora Hora School for 27 years, continues his role after losing his leg to diabetes complications. His resilience and student-centered…
HighParis police deploy tear gas as student protests escalate at barricaded high school
Police used tear gas to disperse student protesters who barricaded a Paris high school, with demonstrations showing no signs of abating.
HighScientists map the brain's reward pathway that drives maternal bonding
University of Otago researchers identified brain pathways that drive maternal instinct through hormones prolactin and placental lactogen, offering insights int…
HighStudy reveals T. rex's tiny arms evolved as powerful jaws took over hunting
Researchers analyzing 82 theropod species found that T. rex and other giant predators evolved tiny arms because powerful skulls and jaws became their primary h…
HighH5N1 bird flu spreads to second Australian state; human pandemic risk remains low
H5N1 bird flu has reached a second Australian state with three confirmed seabird cases, but health authorities maintain pandemic risk remains low despite incre…
HighGreenland Sharks' 400-Year Lifespan Reveals Eye-Aging Secrets
Researchers discovered that Greenland sharks, which live up to 400 years, maintain healthy eyesight throughout their lifespan through specialized DNA repair me…
HighMotor abnormalities emerge as predictors of multiple mental health disorders
Research shows motor symptoms like coordination problems and involuntary movements predict both general mental illness risk and specific disorders including ps…
HighNew Yorks Gouverneurin ordnet Neuermittlungen nach Uni-Vergewaltigung an
New Yorks Gouverneurin Hochul kündigt nach mutmaßlicher Gruppenvergewaltigung an der Cornell University eine umfassende Aufklärung an und überträgt die Ermittl…
HighHannah-Pamplico Health Science Teacher Casey Cooper Named 2025 South Carolina Health Science Educator of the Year
Casey Cooper, a health science teacher at Hannah-Pamplico High School, was named 2025 Teacher of the Year by South Carolina Health Science Educators for expand…
MediumCorso's Final Pick: Ohio State in Emotional Farewell to 30-Year GameDay Tradition
ESPN's Lee Corso, 90, made his final headgear pick on College GameDay, selecting Ohio State over Texas—fittingly the same school as his first pick 30 years ago.
HighWestchester High School Science Teacher Arrested in Connecticut on Child Sex Allegations
A Westlake High School science teacher in Thornwood, NY, was arrested in Connecticut for allegedly attempting to sexually assault and entice a minor, and was p…
MediumAlberta's abandoned oil wells shift cleanup costs to landowners, taxpayers
University of Calgary study reveals Alberta's abandoned oil and gas wells create unfair financial burden on landowners and taxpayers, with cleanup costs rising…
HighLSU student alleges rape by football player, questions university's handling
A 19-year-old LSU student describes an alleged rape by a football player, with a criminal investigation underway a year after the incident. The student questio…
HighBlack teen's mysterious death in Mississippi sparks civil rights scrutiny
An 18-year-old Black teen died under unclear circumstances during a July 4th island party in Mississippi, prompting civil rights investigations and high-profil…
HighFinding E. coli source in Calgary daycare outbreak proves 'needle in haystack'
Alberta investigators struggle to identify the source of a massive E. coli outbreak affecting 11 Calgary daycares with 264 confirmed cases. Experts say finding…
HighStudent dies in Reading meningitis outbreak; same strain as Kent cluster
A student has died and two others are being treated following a meningitis B outbreak in Reading, the same strain that caused fatal cases in Kent earlier this…
HighCientistas do MIT descobrem padrões musicais nas teias de aranha
Pesquisadores do MIT identificaram padrões musicais nos fios de teias de aranha usando lasers e realidade virtual, abrindo possibilidades para comunicação com…
HighHarvard Caps 'A' Grades in Historic Move Against Grade Inflation
Harvard University faculty voted to limit A grades for undergraduates in a historic effort to address rising grade inflation and maintain academic standards.
HighCornell Fraternity's Internal Response to Sexual Assault Accusation Revealed
Records reveal how Chi Phi fraternity members at Cornell University responded after a fellow student accused them of sexual assault, raising questions about in…
HighSevere COVID-19 tied to higher stillbirth, preterm birth risk in pregnant women
Canadian meta-analysis of 438,548 pregnant people finds severe COVID-19 significantly increases risks of stillbirth, preterm birth, and preeclampsia, with seve…
HighScottish student rents soar as private halls boom, pricing out domestic students
Private student accommodation in Scotland's cities is expanding rapidly with rents far exceeding what most domestic students can afford, forcing many to work e…
HighIran's Record Internet Blackout Deepens Economic Crisis Amid Political Unrest
Iran has implemented its longest intentional internet shutdown, restricting access and fueling public anger while exposing regime vulnerabilities. The blackout…
HighDAAD Opens Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships for 2026 with September-November Deadlines
DAAD invites international students to apply for fully funded postgraduate scholarships in Germany covering master's, MPhil, and short courses with application…
HighNHS dentist shortage forces patients into costly private care as fees surge
NHS dentist shortages across the UK are forcing patients to pay for expensive private dental care, with costs rising 23-32% in two years. Young people and preg…
HighGut bacteria may signal Parkinson's risk years before symptoms emerge
UCL researchers found distinctive gut microbiome patterns can identify Parkinson's risk years before symptoms appear, with diet potentially playing a preventiv…
HighCornell gang rape probe reopened after accuser's lawsuit forces prosecutor action
A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity after a woman filed a lawsuit claiming se…
HighDaily zinc supplement cuts infections by 40% in children with sickle cell anemia
A daily 20mg zinc dose reduced infections by 38% in Ugandan children under 5 with sickle cell anemia, offering an affordable intervention costing less than $3…
HighAos 17 anos, Anala Beevers conquista bolsa integral em Howard para pesquisar câncer e genética
Anala Beevers, de New Orleans, reconheceu o alfabeto aos 12 meses e alcançou QI 145 aos 4 anos, entrando na Mensa. Aos 17, conquistou bolsa integral no Karsh S…
HighIA generativa aumenta productividad laboral 14% en primer estudio de campo
Investigadores de Stanford y MIT documentaron que herramientas de IA generativa mejoraron la productividad en 14% en un equipo de atención al cliente, con mayo…
HighFrance Offers Student Concessions, but Protesters Say It Falls Short
France's government promised to phase out an unpopular university admissions system by 2028, but student groups say the concession does not go far enough to ha…
MediumHochul's school choice plan sparks union backlash as debate over tax credits intensifies
Gov. Hochul plans to opt New York into a federal tax-credit scholarship program, drawing organized opposition from teachers unions who argue it diverts public…
HighKetamine's Role in Alleged Cornell Sex Assault Highlights Drug's Campus Spread
Ketamine, a powerful anesthetic increasingly used as a party drug, has emerged as a central element in an alleged sexual assault case at Cornell University inv…
HighCornell assault allegations reignite broader conversation on campus sexual violence
Rape allegations from a Cornell University fraternity are prompting women to share their own experiences and demand systemic accountability for sexual violence…
HighMichigan Shifts First-Semester Grades to Pass/Fail to Ease Student Stress
University of Michigan will implement pass-fail grading for first-semester students to reduce academic anxiety and encourage exploration of diverse coursework…
HighNew questionnaire tool measures postpartum sexual and reproductive health in Iranian women
Iranian researchers developed and validated a 26-item questionnaire to assess postpartum sexual and reproductive health, identifying four key dimensions includ…
HighFrench Student Protests Expand as Unions, Parents Join School Funding Push
Mass demonstrations across France unite students, unions, parents, and teachers demanding increased government investment in schools, broadening the protest mo…
HighU.S. prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after new allegations emerge
U.S. prosecutors reopened a 2024 gang rape investigation at Cornell University after the alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit with new allegations, prompting t…
HighValencia education chief appeals to families as teacher strike looms
Valencia's education authority offers teachers a €75 monthly raise over three years, but unions reject it as inadequate, proceeding with planned strike as fami…
HighHarvard caps A grades at 20% to combat grade inflation
Harvard University approved a cap limiting A grades to 20% of students per course starting fall 2027, addressing decades of grade inflation that saw A grades r…
HighMehr als jeder dritte Student lebt in Armut
Eine Auswertung des Paritätischen Wohlfahrtsverbands zeigt, dass mehr als jeder dritte Student in Armut lebt, besonders alleinlebende Studierende sind betroffe…
HighScientists discover biomarker to predict which neurons will regenerate after injury
UC San Diego researchers identified a gene expression biomarker that predicts whether neurons will regenerate after injury, validated across multiple nervous s…
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