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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.
Perda de 15% da força muscular já ameaça mobilidade na velhice
Estudo com 4.541 idosos mostra que redução de 15% na força muscular já antecipa lentidão na caminhada, mesmo entre quem mantém força acima dos valores normais,…
HighEurope's autumn of discontent: Housing, inflation fuel continent-wide protests
Rising fuel costs, housing crises, and declining public services are fueling widespread protests across Europe, from France to Albania, with clashes between de…
HighAOC's Cornell assault account diverges from complaint, DA statement
Rep. AOC's public account of a Cornell sexual assault case differs significantly from the civil complaint, prosecutor statements, and university response regar…
HighFünf Tote bei Schießerei an Grundschule in Oregon – Schütze von Passant erschossen
An einer Grundschule in Bend, Oregon wurden drei Kinder und eine Lehrkraft von einem 16-jährigen Schützen getötet, bevor ein Passant den Angreifer erschoss.
HighHe Jiankui, el científico que desafía la ética tras crear bebés modificados genéticamente
El biofísico chino He Jiankui, condenado por crear los primeros bebés modificados genéticamente en 2018, ha sido liberado y continúa persiguiendo sus objetivos…
HighLatino student turns down elite universities, $5M in scholarships to stay with family
An 18-year-old Mexican-American student accepted to 49 U.S. universities with $5M in scholarships chose Arizona State University to remain near family and serv…
HighTexas A&M Researchers Develop First Water-Based Adhesive for Wearable Medical Devices
Texas A&M researchers developed a first-of-its-kind water-based polyelectrolyte-complex adhesive for wearable medical devices, potentially reducing skin irrita…
MediumStudy reveals men's higher TB rates driven by exposure, not biology
UCL researchers found men account for two-thirds of TB cases globally due to greater exposure to infection, not biological susceptibility. The study of 22,000…
HighMIT develops injectable brain implants that could transform neurotechnology
MIT researchers are developing microscopic injectable chips that could deliver brain implants without surgery, targeting brain cancer initially but with long-t…
MediumStretchable Carbon Nanotubes Enable Dynamic Control of Terahertz Waves
Researchers developed stretchable terahertz metasurfaces using single-walled carbon nanotubes that dynamically control light beams through mechanical deformati…
HighCambridge professor Jason Arday found dead after plagiarism scandal resignation
Jason Arday, a Cambridge University professor who resigned last week amid plagiarism allegations and biographical discrepancies, was found dead in south London…
HighDegree apprenticeships quadruple in demand as university costs soar
Competition for degree apprenticeships in England has quadrupled in three years as students seek alternatives to expensive university degrees, but available po…
HighForm Four student dies in suspected electrocution at Rongai construction site
An 18-year-old Form Four student died from suspected electrocution at a construction site in Ongata Rongai after being sent to deliver cement. Police found exp…
HighSono prolongado em idosos aumenta risco de perda de mobilidade, aponta pesquisa
Estudo de universidades brasileiras e britânicas mostra que homens acima de 60 anos que dormem mais de 9 horas por noite têm maior risco de perder mobilidade e…
HighPolice Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault at Off-Campus Fraternity House Near UChicago
Chicago police are investigating an alleged sexual assault reported at an off-campus fraternity house near the University of Chicago.
MediumBibha Chowdhuri: The Indian Physicist Who Studied Cosmic Rays and Now Has a Star Named for Her
A profile of Bibha Chowdhuri, a pioneering Indian physicist who researched cosmic rays and was among India's first women in high-energy physics, recognised dec…
MediumTeen sprinting phenom Gout Gout breaks world records under unconventional coach
Australian sprinter Gout Gout, 18, has become the fastest teenager in the 200m after being discovered by coach Di Sheppard six years ago, breaking world record…
HighCornell accuser told campus police she was '100% confident' she was raped
A Cornell University accuser told campus police days after an alleged gang rape that she was "100% confident" she was raped, according to an interview transcri…
HighPUC Coreu deploys turnstiles and facial recognition after robbery surge
PUC Coreu university announces installation of turnstiles and facial recognition technology in response to a series of robberies on campus.
MediumExzellenz-Strategie verfehlt ihr Ziel – Fächerwettbewerb wäre sinnvoller
Die deutsche Exzellenz-Strategie für Universitäten wird kritisiert, weil sie ihr Ziel einer internationalen Spitze verfehlt. Ein fächerspezifischer Wettbewerb…
HighFrance's Student Protests Rooted in Real Grievances and Political Tradition
French students have launched unprecedented protests since late September against school underfunding, staff shortages, and poor facilities, with blockades tur…
HighEstudio revela que millennials podrían envejecer biológicamente más rápido que generaciones anteriores
Un estudio de Nature Medicine vincula el envejecimiento biológico acelerado en millennials y generación Z con mayor riesgo de cánceres de aparición temprana, s…
HighLead exposure persists among children of color and low-income families despite decade of progress
U.S. childhood blood lead levels declined over a decade, but children of color and low-income families remain disproportionately exposed. The Trump administrat…
HighMan Who Killed Bend School Gunman Says He Regrets Not Reaching Every Child in Time
An Oregon father who shot a teenage gunman at Silver Rail Elementary says he regrets not reaching the children sooner. Three children and a teacher were killed…
HighChinese scientists create 'electric eel' sensor letting robots sense objects without contact
Chinese researchers have created a fluoropolymer sensor mimicking electric eels' natural radar, enabling robots to detect objects without physical contact by s…
HighStudent opens fire at Thai high school; multiple casualties reported
A student shooter opened fire at a high school in Thailand, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, authorities confirmed.
HighAutistic People Show Weaker Brain Responses to Negative Feedback, Study Finds
A JNeurosci study finds people with autism show weaker neural responses to negative feedback and less sensitivity to decision confidence, suggesting reduced pr…
MediumIndonesia's Toxic Haze Puts Singapore and Malaysia in a Diplomatic Bind
Toxic haze from Indonesian wildfires has left Singapore and Malaysia torn between angry citizens and the risk of straining relations with Jakarta, as a bilater…
HighPortuguese universities offer diverse student support, but many remain unaware
Portugal's higher education system offers diverse student support including scholarships, housing, and mental health services, yet many students remain unaware…
HighResearchers Achieve Record Hydrogen Catalyst by Dynamically Separating Platinum-Nickel Atoms
Researchers discovered platinum-nickel nanoparticles that dynamically separate and recombine under observation, creating highly efficient catalysts for electro…
HighIFRN abre seleção para professor substituto de Física com salários até R$ 8.340
O IFRN Campus Natal-Central abre processo seletivo simplificado para contratar 1 professor substituto de Física com salários até R$ 8.340,33 e jornada de 40 ho…
HighBrazil's teacher proficiency exam shows 65% pass rate, with math lagging
Brazil's Ministry of Education reports 65% of 760,118 participants in the 2025 National Teacher Exam (PND) achieved proficiency, exceeding annual teacher deman…
HighFidel não era comunista até EUA tentarem esmagar revolução, diz Harvard
Professor de Harvard argumenta que Fidel Castro era nacionalista liberal, não comunista, até os EUA tentarem esmagar a revolução cubana, transformando sua ideo…
HighEurope's autumn of discontent: housing, inflation fuel continent-wide protests
Rising fuel costs, housing crises, and education funding shortages have sparked widespread protests across Europe, with demonstrations turning violent in Franc…
HighAI empowers small competitors to challenge market giants, says Nova SBE professor
Nova SBE professor Nadim Bou-Habib argues AI fundamentally reshapes market competition, enabling smaller players to challenge established enterprises through p…
MediumOdisha releases Class 10 results for 5.6 lakh students; certificates in Odia
Odisha released Class 10 board exam results for over 5.61 lakh students. Certificates will be issued in both Odia and English languages.
HighQuNET: Quantennetz soll Verschlüsselung gegen Quantencomputer und KI schützen
Das Quantennetzwerk QuNET wurde am 28. Oktober 2026 zwischen Berlin, Thüringen und Bayern getestet. Die Technik funktioniert, bleibt aber wegen Zwischenstation…
HighTrump revoga certificação de Harvard e proíbe matrícula de estrangeiros
O governo Trump revogou a certificação de Harvard no programa de vistos de estudantes estrangeiros, acusando a universidade de ligações com o Partido Comunista…
HighStudy links exclusive breastfeeding to higher food allergy risk in young children
Japanese research on 88,000 mother-child pairs found exclusively breastfed infants had 82% higher food allergy risk in year one, though breastfeeding still red…
MediumWeight loss drugs show promise in reducing binge eating symptoms
UCL-led research finds GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce binge eating symptoms, offering a potential treatment for a condition affecting 17 million people wor…
HighSupreme Court ruling threatens Black congressman's seat and rural Alabama's federal funding
A Supreme Court decision weakening voting rights protections has forced Alabama to redraw congressional districts, threatening Rep. Shomari Figures' seat and t…
HighPhysicists crack the hidden math behind how words spread across regions
Researchers discovered that language change follows statistical patterns similar to magnetic physics, explaining how regional words spread across populations w…
HighTung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's First Post-Handover Leader, Dies at 89
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the 1997 British handover, has died at 89. His tenure was marked by financial crisis, epidemics, and major protes…
HighPeshawar grieves as school roof collapse kills 34 children
A school rooftop collapse in Peshawar, Pakistan killed at least 34 children and a teacher, with over 50 injured. Police attribute the disaster to weak infrastr…
HighScientists discover immune 'hubs' in skull bone marrow that defend the brain
Researchers identified specialized immune structures in mouse skull bone marrow that actively defend the brain. Similar cells exist in humans, but their organi…
HighCrise Brasil-EUA rompe padrão de 200 anos, diz pesquisador
Pesquisador da Temple University afirma que a atual crise diplomática entre Brasil e EUA é a mais delicada em mais de dois séculos, rompendo a tradição brasile…
HighPennsylvania school district plans gender-neutral bathrooms with privacy stalls and monitoring
Strath Haven High School in Pennsylvania is planning $76 million renovation including gender-neutral 'universal toilet rooms' with individual enclosed stalls,…
HighCornell gang rape accuser told investigators she 'felt like bait'
A woman alleging gang rape at Cornell University told investigators she felt like "bait" during the October 2024 attack at a fraternity party, according to new…
HighOklahoma Principal Recalls Tackling Armed Student, Taking Gunshot to Leg
An Oklahoma high school principal tackled an armed former student and prevented a potential mass shooting, sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg in the process…
HighSchool shooter's gun was birthday gift from his mother, CBS News reports
A shotgun used in a Bend, Oregon elementary school shooting that killed four people was legally purchased by the shooter's mother as a birthday gift in August…
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