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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.
Two Foothill Students Survive Oxford Bus Crash, Face Emotional Recovery
Two California high school students escaped serious injury in a fatal bus crash near Oxford University that killed two others, but parents worry about lasting…
HighCornell gang rape accuser describes feeling 'like bait' in newly released investigation records
A woman alleges she was gang-raped at Cornell University after being given ketamine, with newly released disciplinary documents showing her testimony that she…
HighMario Kart World Finally Gets New Tracks After Year-Long Wait
Mario Kart World received its first content update in over a year, adding two new Knockout Tour routes with promises of more updates to come.
HighDaily step targets: What science says you really need for optimal health
Health experts highlight the importance of daily walking and step counts for maintaining cardiovascular health, bone strength, and weight management, with bris…
High65% de professores atingem proficiência na primeira PND; matemática desafia
Brazil's inaugural National Teacher Proficiency Exam (PND) results show 65% of over 1 million participants achieved proficiency, with humanities excelling at 8…
HighLiverpool researchers map adenomyosis lesions to enable targeted, tissue-sparing treatments
University of Liverpool researchers identified distinctive biological signatures in adenomyosis lesions using spatial transcriptomics, potentially enabling tar…
HighChemical Traces of Red Blood Cells Survive in 115-Million-Year-Old Brazilian Dinosaur Bone
Researchers report heme-related molecules inside mineralized red blood cell structures in a 115-million-year-old Brazilian dinosaur's bones, extending the foss…
HighSouthampton Team Reprograms Lung Killer Cells to Pre-Arm Against Flu, Colds and RSV
University of Southampton scientists are developing natural killer cells with built-in memory to fight flu, colds and RSV before infections take hold. The £2.5…
MediumAustralia racing toward 'functionally cashless' society by 2025, experts predict
Australia is accelerating toward a cashless economy as major banks phase out cash handling and ATM withdrawals decline sharply, with experts predicting functio…
HighDetroit Rally Voters Back El-Sayed's Progressive Push on Costs, Healthcare and Cash Assistance
Supporters at a Detroit rally featuring Barack Obama praised Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's Medicare for All and cost-of-living agenda ahead of his…
MediumGus Mills, Carnivore Conservationist Who Reframed Hyenas, Dies at 80
Gus Mills, a pioneering carnivore researcher who spent 40+ years studying Africa's large predators, died July 13. His work challenged misconceptions about hyen…
HighFrench researcher Emmanuel Mignot wins Lasker Award for narcolepsy breakthrough
Emmanuel Mignot, a French psychiatrist at Stanford, receives the prestigious Lasker Award for decades of research into narcolepsy, sharing the honor with Japan…
HighNUS researchers develop pressure sensor with 5x better reliability for wearables
National University of Singapore researchers created TRACE, a soft pressure sensor with significantly reduced hysteresis, enabling more reliable wearable healt…
HighPeruvian students create Du.Math, action game that boosted math scores from 6 to 13.38
Engineering students in Cusco developed Du.Math, an action videogame that improved primary school math scores from 6 to 13.38. The free browser-based game comb…
MediumH5N1 bird flu spreads across Australia: what you need to know
Australia's first H5N1 avian flu cases confirmed in June with 309 wildlife cases by August. Authorities advise basic hygiene, flu vaccination, and keeping pets…
HighCharged raindrops damage paint via microscopic electrical discharges
Researchers discovered that electrically charged water droplets can damage protective coatings by releasing tiny electrical discharges on impact, revealing a p…
HighEurope's autumn of discontent: Housing, education crises spark continent-wide protests
Rising fuel costs, housing crises, and education funding shortfalls have sparked widespread protests across Europe, with violence erupting in France, Italy, an…
HighGriffin's $3B Carnegie Mellon gift sparks NYC-Miami competition debate
Billionaire Ken Griffin donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to establish a new campus in Miami, drawing mixed reactions from business leaders who…
HighKAIST Engineers Microbes to Produce Biodegradable Hot-Melt Adhesives from Glucose
KAIST researchers engineered E. coli bacteria to produce biodegradable adhesives from glucose, creating an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based hot-melt…
HighUniversidade da Madeira integra consórcio internacional de investigação em tecnologias de aviação
A Universidade da Madeira assina acordo com instituições chinesas e a China Southern Airlines para criar instituto conjunto de investigação em tecnologias inte…
HighIndian student's viral video exposes emotional toll of studying abroad alone
A 19-year-old Indian student's viral video candidly discusses the emotional and practical challenges of studying alone in the US, resonating with thousands who…
MediumOklahoma Defeats North Carolina 9-3 in CWS Finals Game 1
Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 9-3 in Game 1 of the 2026 College World Series Finals, with the Sooners scoring 4 runs in the fourth inning to secure the vict…
HighBrazil's Teacher Certification Exam Shows Strong Overall Results, But Math Proficiency Lags
Brazil's 2025 National Teacher Exam shows 65% proficiency overall, but mathematics critically underperforms with only 45.9% passing, prompting government inter…
HighUK researchers engineer plant immunity against devastating blast fungus
UK-led researchers have identified how to bioengineer plant defense receptors to provide broader immunity against blast fungus, a devastating pathogen threaten…
HighUniversity of Bristol opens £500m Temple Quarter campus near station
University of Bristol inaugurated a £500m flagship campus at Temple Quarter near the main railway station, designed as a public-facing hub for research, teachi…
HighFifth-grader's classroom discovery leads to published chemistry paper at age 10
A Kansas City fifth-grader discovered a novel molecular structure during science class, leading her teacher to submit her work to a chemistry professor, result…
MediumColumbia Audit Uncovers 3,000 Fake Citations in Peer-Reviewed Medical Papers
Columbia University's AI-assisted audit identified nearly 3,000 peer-reviewed papers with fabricated citations that don't exist in scientific databases, with f…
HighScientists identify 'exercise sensor' protein offering path to osteoporosis drugs
Hong Kong researchers identified Piezo1, a protein that acts as the body's exercise sensor, opening possibilities for drugs that mimic physical activity benefi…
HighSpain's Housing Crisis Sparks Mass Protests Over 'Vulture Funds'
Hundreds of protesters camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, blaming investment funds and speculation for Spain's housing affordability crisis, which has seen rents…
HighDormir demais não garante melhor saúde; excesso associado a risco 28% maior de demência
Meta-análise canadense mostra que dormir mais de 8 horas por noite aumenta risco de demência em 28%, reforçando que extremos de sono prejudicam saúde. Especial…
HighCornell President Frames Gang Rape Inquiry as 'Defining Moment' for Campus Culture
Cornell's president calls a reopened gang rape investigation a 'defining moment' for the campus, pledging greater transparency as the case revives broader conc…
HighGlasgow University Reviews Hiring of Plagiarism-Accused Professor Jason Arday
Glasgow University is reviewing its hiring of Professor Jason Arday amid ongoing plagiarism allegations and investigations at Cambridge, with the Met Police co…
HighSchools isolate pupils for months under strict discipline policies, BBC investigation finds
BBC investigation reveals UK schools isolating pupils for extended periods using 'no excuses' discipline policies, with concerns about psychological harm and l…
HighScientists trigger limb regeneration in mice using growth factor proteins
Texas A&M researchers successfully triggered complex tissue regeneration in mouse digits using two naturally occurring proteins (FGF2 and BMP2), suggesting mam…
HighUmeå University Study Uses Climate Chamber to Test How Heatwaves Affect Older Adults' Mental Well-Being
Umeå University researchers, funded with nearly SEK 9 million from Formas, will use a climate chamber and virtual home environments to study how indoor heat af…
MediumFirst T. rex trackway discovered in North Dakota reveals dinosaur's walking speed
Scientists identified the first known trackway of an adult Tyrannosaurus rex in North Dakota, discovered by a high school teacher. The footprints provide unpre…
High9/11 widow transforms tragedy into educational opportunity for hundreds
Patty Lewis founded the Adam J. Lewis Academy in Bridgeport, Connecticut, honoring her husband who died in the 9/11 attacks, providing quality early education…
HighPersonas no infectadas poseen anticuerpos contra coronavirus por exposición previa
Un estudio del Instituto Francis Crick descubre que algunas personas no infectadas poseen anticuerpos contra el SARS-CoV-2 desarrollados durante infecciones pr…
HighNHS Surgery Backlogs Driven by Sickness, Admin Gaps—Not Staff Shortages
UK research reveals NHS surgery backlogs persist due to staff sickness and administrative instability rather than workforce size, challenging hiring-focused so…
HighPower distance shapes who speaks in multicultural classrooms, review finds
A systematic review reveals that cultural power distance—acceptance of unequal authority—constrains who speaks and is heard across student-to-student, student-…
HighCornell cancels Kehlani concert over antisemitic sentiment concerns
Cornell University cancelled R&B artist Kehlani's Slope Day performance after complaints about antisemitic and anti-Israel statements. President Kotlikoff cite…
HighSchool board member charged with assault after inappropriate contact with student
Washington County School Board member Keith Ervin faces assault charges following allegations he hugged a teen student and made inappropriate comments about he…
HighFCUP-backed student project wins National Science Exhibition with cigarette butt recycling innovation
Secondary school students from Maia won Portugal's 2026 National Science Exhibition with ReAsh, a project converting cigarette butts into sustainable cellulose…
HighUfes mantém 14 cientistas entre os mais influentes do mundo, segundo Stanford
A Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo tem 14 pesquisadores na lista de cientistas mais influentes do mundo segundo levantamento de Stanford, com destaque pa…
HighLumina, la più grande simulazione del baby universo mai realizzata, svela come nacquero le prime stelle
Un team guidato da Oliver Zier ha presentato Lumina, la più vasta simulazione dei primi due miliardi di anni cosmici, pubblicata su MNRAS e costruita con il su…
MediumTerahertz Light Maps the Hidden Particles Inside Superconductor Vortices
Rutgers and Estonian researchers used terahertz light polarization to separate two groups of particles trapped in superconductor vortices, offering a new tool…
HighFrance closes nearly 900 schools amid escalating violent student protests
France has shut down nearly 900 schools as unprecedented student protests escalate into violent clashes with police across more than 40 cities, prompting autho…
HighNF1 Loss Links ER+ Breast Cancer to Bone Metastasis Through Immune Suppression
Researchers identify how loss of tumor suppressor NF1 in ER+ breast cancer promotes metastasis to bone through dual mechanisms: bone remodeling and immune supp…
HighThousands mourn Cambridge professor Jason Arday, blame 'racist' media scrutiny for death
Tens of thousands gathered in London to mourn Jason Arday, a Black Cambridge professor who died after weeks of intense media coverage over plagiarism allegatio…
HighAstrónomos observan por primera vez a una estrella devorando un planeta del tamaño de Júpiter
Investigadores del MIT, Harvard y Caltech observaron por primera vez el momento exacto en que una estrella moribunda consumía un planeta del tamaño de Júpiter,…
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