Education
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.
West Bank school fortifies against settler violence as three pupils killed this year
A Palestinian school in the occupied West Bank has installed barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year in escalating settler attacks. Parent…
HighNew monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
MediumChinese Gen Z finds unlikely idol in anthropologist tackling anxiety and disillusionment
Professor Biao Xiang, a 54-year-old anthropologist, has become an unlikely celebrity among China's Gen Z by publicly addressing anxiety and disillusionment ami…
HighDeep Learning Maps How Fractures Control Earthquakes at California's Geysers Geothermal Field
Deep learning analysis of The Geysers geothermal field reveals that heterogeneous rock permeability controls fluid migration and microseismic activity, with im…
HighStudent dies as meningitis cases emerge at Henley College
A Henley College student has died and two others are being treated for meningitis in the UK. Health authorities say the risk to the wider public remains low, w…
HighCientíficos de Harvard advierten sobre riesgos de usar celular en el baño
Investigación de Harvard Medical School revela que usar el celular en el baño aumenta 46% el riesgo de hemorroides y facilita la transferencia de bacterias fec…
MediumGLP-1 Drugs Show Promise Beyond Weight Loss for Addiction Treatment
Researchers explore how GLP-1 drugs, primarily used for weight management, may treat behavioral addictions like gambling and compulsive shopping by targeting r…
MediumDracut Teacher on Paid Leave After Sex Survey Given to 11th Grade Anatomy Class
A Dracut, Massachusetts high school science teacher was placed on paid administrative leave after distributing a sexually explicit questionnaire to an 11th gra…
MediumAtmosphere detected on distant rocky planet, raising hopes for finding extraterrestrial life
Astronomers detected helium in the atmosphere of LHS 1140 b, a rocky exoplanet 49 light-years away, marking the first atmospheric discovery on an Earth-like pl…
HighAçores: PS critica gestão educativa; governo defende progresso em abandono escolar
Azores opposition parties criticize regional government's handling of school year start, citing delayed digital textbooks, teacher shortages, and poor infrastr…
HighRadioactive Rock Found at Randwick Girls' High School Prompts ANSTO Clean-Up and Safety Review
A science teacher found a radioactive rock at Randwick Girls' High School in Sydney, prompting ANSTO to collect it. Officials say no one was harmed.
MediumClimate, not brains, shapes leaders and societies, says Jared Diamond
Scholar Jared Diamond argues that historical success of leaders and societies depends primarily on environmental and geographic factors rather than individual…
HighUW's Barer Institute transforms global legal leaders through $45M endowment
The University of Washington's Barer Institute selects midcareer lawyers and judges from around the world for postgraduate study in sustainable development, wi…
HighResearchers Generate Red Blood Cell-Like Cells from Canine Stem Cells
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University successfully developed a method to generate red blood cell-like cells from canine induced pluripotent stem cells,…
HighEurope's autumn of discontent: housing, education fuel continent-wide protests
Rising fuel costs, housing crises, and education funding cuts have sparked widespread protests across Europe from France to Albania, with demonstrations turnin…
HighIndonesian Student Clarrence Mae Pursues Global Business Ambitions at CUHK
Clarrence Mae, an Indonesian student from Jakarta, has enrolled in CUHK's Integrated BBA programme with two prestigious scholarships, viewing Hong Kong as a st…
MediumRosskastanien in Gefahr: Experten warnen vor Aussterben der Stadtbäume
Rosskastanienbäume in Deutschland werden zunehmend gefällt, da sie durch Krankheiten geschwächt sind und zur Gefahr für Fußgänger und Fahrzeuge werden. Experte…
MediumBacteria discovered inside most common kidney stones, opening new treatment paths
UCLA researchers discovered bacteria reside inside calcium oxalate kidney stones, the most common type, challenging previous assumptions about their formation…
HighRare Martian meteorite reveals new insights into ancient volcanic history
A rare Martian meteorite discovered in Arizona provides unprecedented insights into ancient Mars' volcanic processes, revealing highly evolved magma and shallo…
HighFaster Molecular Highways: UQ Membrane Breakthrough Could Cut Industrial Energy Use
University of Queensland researchers built a membrane with self-rotating ammonium ions that speeds molecule transport while keeping separation precise, potenti…
MediumJune Jones, Hawai'i Coach Who Took Rainbow Warriors to First BCS Bowl, Dies at 73
June Jones, who led Hawai'i to its first BCS bowl and coached the Atlanta Falcons, died at 73 after recently entering hospice care, the university confirmed.
HighNY Governor Appoints Special Prosecutor After Cornell Rape Case Mishandling
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate a 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell University, ci…
High19-Year-Old Student Dies After Taking GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro
A 19-year-old California law student died in a UK dorm room after taking Mounjaro, a GLP-1 weight-loss drug used by millions. A coroner linked the sudden death…
HighStress Rewires Brain-Gut-Bone Marrow Pathway, Accelerating Immune Aging
Research reveals psychological stress disrupts gut microbiota and accelerates aging-like changes in blood-forming stem cells through a brain-gut-bone marrow pa…
HighScientists overturn century-old rule: ultrathin diamonds generate electricity
Researchers at University of Hong Kong discovered ultrathin diamond membranes exhibit piezoelectric properties, contradicting a century-old classification. The…
HighTeacher arrested for filming sexual act with 16-year-old student
A teacher was arrested after filming sexual acts with a 16-year-old student. The case involves serious criminal charges related to child sexual abuse and explo…
MediumHong Kong Students' Guide to Australian Universities: Requirements, Costs, and Pathways
Aston Education publishes comprehensive guide for Hong Kong students on Australian university admissions, covering DSE entry requirements, pathway options, pop…
MediumEdward Waters University to Build First On-Campus Dorm in 44 Years
Edward Waters University announced plans to construct its first on-campus dormitory in over four decades, marking a significant infrastructure expansion for th…
HighBoeing 737 Max 8 resiste intacto após queda de 4.800 metros em 30 segundos
Um Boeing 737 Max 8 da FlyDubai caiu mais de 4.800 metros em 30 segundos após incidente com copiloto, mas permaneceu estruturalmente intacto, surpreendendo esp…
HighCornell-Universität unter Druck: Neue Details zu Vergewaltigungsvorwürfen verschärfen Krise
An der Cornell-Universität wächst der Druck nach Vergewaltigungsvorwürfen gegen mehrere Studenten. Die Generalstaatsanwältin von New York hat die strafrechtlic…
HighAppeals court reverses decision freeing pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mahdawi
An appeals court has reversed a lower court decision that freed pro-Palestinian Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi, likely reinstating detention or ch…
HighGlobal Student Test Scores Plunge as Parental Engagement Falters
PISA 2025 results reveal significant declines in reading scores across three cycles (2018-2025), with families' interest in children's education falling global…
HighBend Elementary Teacher Who Tackled School Gunman Speaks Out: 'It All Happened So Fast'
A teacher who tackled and wrestled a shotgun from a gunman at a Bend, Oregon elementary school has released a statement describing how quickly the attack unfol…
MediumDelhi School Results 2024 Released for Classes 3-7; Class 9-11 Expected March 31
Delhi's Directorate of Education announced 2024 exam results for classes 3, 4, 6, and 7 on March 28. Students can download scorecards via edudel.nic.in using s…
HighScientists Create Gene-Edited Beagles That Don't Trigger Allergies
Researchers used gene editing to produce hypoallergenic beagles by switching off the gene responsible for allergy-causing proteins, offering relief to dog-alle…
HighStudent hospitalized in ICU after consuming alcohol-drug mixture at Fortaleza school
A student in Fortaleza, Brazil was admitted to intensive care after consuming a mixture of alcohol and medication offered by a classmate at a private school, r…
HighBebês de 4 meses reconhecem vínculos afetivos pelo compartilhamento de saliva
Estudo de universidades americanas revela que bebês de 4 a 6 meses conseguem associar compartilhamento de saliva a relações próximas e antecipar quem oferecerá…
HighNepal Principal's Quick Thinking Saves 900 Students as School Floods
A school principal in Nepal quickly evacuated 900 students minutes before devastating floods destroyed their school, preventing a potential tragedy.
High13-year-old student opens fire at Brazilian school, kills 2 staff members
A 13-year-old student opened fire at Instituto Sao Jose school in northeast Brazil, killing two women staff members and injuring two others including an 11-yea…
HighPakistan denies striking Afghan university as death toll rises to seven
Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan's Kunar province killed at least 7 and injured 75, including university students and staff. Pakistan denies the attack, ca…
HighTaurid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: When and Where to Look for Fireballs
Multiple outlets report the Taurid meteor shower peaking this week, with possible bright fireballs visible across several US states. A high school student's te…
MediumCornell gang rape investigation records reveal victim's account of being 'like bait'
Newly released Cornell University disciplinary records detail a woman's account of being gang-raped at a fraternity house in October 2024, where she said she '…
HighSound Waves Protect Quantum Information While Transmitting It
Harvard physicists have developed a method using sound waves to both transmit and protect quantum information, preventing decoherence in electron spins through…
HighCornell Hires Ex-Justice Official Sally Yates to Review Sex Assault Handling
Cornell University has engaged former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct an independent review of how the institution has handled sexual assault al…
High2026 NBA Draft delivers star-laden class with Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer headlining
CBS Sports provides live pick-by-pick analysis of the 2026 NBA Draft, featuring a loaded class led by prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Booze…
HighTuskegee fears losing federal aid if congressman loses redrawn seat
A Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act allows Alabama to redraw congressional maps, threatening Rep. Shomari Figures' seat and the federal fund…
HighApplied Microbiology International announces 2026 Horizon Awards honoring global research leaders
Applied Microbiology International has announced six winners of its 2026 Horizon Awards, recognizing excellence in climate research, food security, public heal…
HighFormer All-Girls School Head Indicted for Ignoring Abuse Reports
Jean Norris, former head of Miss Hall's School in Massachusetts, was indicted for reckless endangerment after allegedly ignoring abuse reports. A former teache…
HighStudy: May and June heatwaves killed 2,700 people, with climate change responsible for 42%
Research estimates 2,700 excess deaths during May and June heatwaves in England and Wales, with scientists attributing 42% to human-caused climate change. The…
HighBelém school showcases student-led sustainability projects at environmental fair
A Belém school held its second Environmental Fair, featuring student projects on recycling, composting, and sustainable product creation, integrating environme…
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