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.
Scientists Transform Immune Cell Membranes Into Antifungal Nanoparticles
UC San Diego researchers created antifungal nanoparticles from immune cell membranes that physically damage Candida fungus while boosting natural defenses, sho…
HighPhilippine student livestreams school shooting, kills classmate before taking own life
A ninth-grade student livestreamed himself shooting a classmate at a private school in Zamboanga, Philippines, before taking his own life—the country's second…
HighIISc breakthrough uses electric current to switch magnetic states for quantum devices
IISc researchers developed a method using electric current to switch materials between magnetic states, enabling compact energy-efficient devices for quantum c…
HighHistorian debunks 'witches' marks' theory, says symbols are stonemasons' training marks
A leading architectural historian argues that symbols long identified as 'witches' marks' on historic buildings are actually stonemasons' working marks and app…
HighBrainstem neurons emerge as new anxiety circuit player in mice study
Researchers using advanced genetic tools discovered that C1 neurons in the medulla promote anxiety-like behaviors in mice, adding another layer to the complex…
HighKenya's Security Team Convenes Over School Fires, Student Unrest
Kenya's national security team convenes to address escalating incidents of dormitory fires and student protests across educational institutions, signaling grow…
MediumBangladesh's Reform Momentum Fades as Political Divisions Deepen
Two years after a student-led uprising toppled PM Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's reform agenda is stalling as the ruling BNP party reverses interim government ref…
HighUK heat spikes intensifying faster as multiple climate factors align
Record May temperatures in England and Wales reveal a concerning pattern: heatwaves are developing faster than historically typical, with temperatures rising 1…
HighIndigenous Costa Rican student selected for prestigious U.S. science camp
Juan Mesac Ramírez Varela, a 17-year-old from Costa Rica's Brunca indigenous community, earned a scholarship to attend a prestigious international youth scienc…
HighKingston-Quinte Ride for Dad raises $38K for prostate cancer research
Kingston-Quinte Ride for Dad motorcycle club presented $38,000 to Queen's University for prostate cancer research, continuing their 17-year tradition of fundra…
HighMelatonin shows promise as safer alternative for chronic musculoskeletal pain
University of Sydney research finds melatonin can reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain comparably to opioids and NSAIDs, offering a low-cost, safer alternative…
HighKohberger Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea in Idaho College Murders Case
Bryan Kohberger, convicted in the 2022 University of Idaho college murders, has filed a petition to withdraw his guilty plea and challenge his conviction. Idah…
HighThailand school shooting kills eight, including five teachers and suspect's grandparents
A Grade 8 student opened fire at a Thai school, killing five teachers, himself, and his grandparents in a separate incident. Twenty-two others were injured in…
HighUNC's highest-paid football GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid ongoing investigation
Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football's general manager Thursday after being placed on paid administrative leave in July amid an ongoing internal investiga…
HighNew catalyst doubles efficiency of converting plastic waste into liquid fuels
University of Delaware researchers developed a mesoporous MXene catalyst that converts plastic waste into liquid fuels nearly twice as fast as existing methods…
HighSurging Gas Prices Force Hard Choices for Budget-Strapped Americans
U.S. gas prices have surged to $4.56 nationally due to geopolitical conflict, forcing low-income Americans to make difficult financial trade-offs between essen…
HighAteneo basketball player Rene Baterbonia laid to rest in Agusan del Sur
Rene Baterbonia, 18, an Ateneo de Manila basketball player who drowned during a team-building activity, will be buried Wednesday in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur.
HighStrategic Planning Essential for Peruvian Students Pursuing Overseas University Education
Education specialist advises Peruvian students to approach international university applications strategically, considering admission timelines, country select…
MediumAustralia grapples with antisemitism surge as EV sales surge amid Middle East tensions
Royal Commission hears harrowing testimony on antisemitic attacks forcing Jewish schools to intensify security and families to consider leaving Australia, whil…
HighRaman spectroscopy with AI accurately identifies breast cancer subtypes during surgery
Raman spectroscopy with machine learning achieves 97%+ accuracy in distinguishing cancerous from healthy breast tissue and classifying cancer subtypes, offerin…
HighJapanese scientists capture plants 'talking' via chemical signals to warn of danger
Japanese researchers captured real-time footage showing plants release airborne compounds to warn neighbors of danger, with findings published in Nature Commun…
HighMaternal anaemia linked to smaller brains in infants, study warns
A study of over 300 mothers in Cape Town found babies born to anaemic mothers have 4% smaller brains, particularly in regions controlling movement, learning an…
HighNeutrino Laser Deemed Physically Impossible by MIT Physicists
MIT physicists have demonstrated that the neutrino laser concept, proposed a year ago, is fundamentally impossible to build due to extreme recoil velocities an…
HighSpain's Most Employable Degrees: 2026 PAU Reform Opens New Career Paths
Spanish universities report which degree programs offer highest employment rates and salaries following new 2026 entrance exam reforms, guiding student career…
MediumIsraeli Study Links Maternal Antibodies to Lifelong Oral Health
Israeli researchers found maternal antibodies transferred during pregnancy and breastfeeding program infant immune responses that influence oral health decades…
HighNorth Island College welcomes students with expanded orientation and support resources
North Island College will host orientation for new and returning students at its Comox Valley campus on Sept. 9, featuring a new resource guide to help student…
HighMethylene blue shows promise protecting hair stem cells from stress in lab study
Research demonstrates methylene blue protects hair follicle stem cells from oxidative stress and enhances regeneration through β-catenin signaling activation,…
MediumStanford researchers show vascular organoids restore heart function in ischemic disease model
Stanford researchers demonstrate that vascular organoids derived from stem cells can regenerate damaged heart blood vessels and improve function in ischemic he…
HighDelhi High Court Orders Fresh Review of Harvard's Diabetes Cell Patent
Delhi High Court remanded Harvard's patent application for lab-engineered insulin-producing cells back to the Patent Office for fresh review, citing procedural…
HighTectonic Forces Shaped Australia's Twelve Apostles Over Millions of Years
New research reveals Australia's Twelve Apostles were pushed up from the ocean floor by tectonic forces over 8.6-14 million years, acting as a natural climate…
HighCornell investigators hear account of alleged gang rape at fraternity house
A woman alleging gang rape at Cornell University told investigators she "felt like bait" during the October 2024 assault at a fraternity house. Disciplinary do…
HighTurkish researchers develop scale to measure students' AI confidence
Researchers at Koç University adapted an AI self-efficacy measurement scale into Turkish, validating a tool to assess university students' confidence in using…
HighLSE launches student fund honoring economist Lord Meghnad Desai
London School of Economics established the Lord Desai Student Support Fund to honor the late British Indian economist and longtime faculty member who passed aw…
HighFlorida AG demands teacher's firing over alleged harassment of conservative student
Florida's Attorney General alleges a Pine View School teacher harassed an eighth-grade student over his conservative political views, labeling him a 'misogynis…
MediumMassachusetts HS forfeits semifinal after cigar dispute; school, family attorney clash
An undefeated Massachusetts high school lacrosse team forfeited its state semifinal after six players were suspended for allegedly smoking cigars at graduation…
MediumHarvard settles for $53M over morgue manager's black-market body parts scheme
Harvard Medical School agreed to pay $53 million to families after a former morgue manager stole and sold donated cadaver parts on the black market between 201…
HighScientists identify mechanism behind greying hair, potential reversal pathway
NYU researchers identified that melanocyte stem cells getting stuck in hair follicles causes greying, potentially opening pathways to reverse or prevent the pr…
MediumSydney teacher charged with filming students' private parts
A 30-year-old Sydney primary school teacher has been arrested and charged with producing child abuse material after allegedly using his mobile phone to film st…
HighAcademics urge Burnham to adopt £10bn wealth tax on UK's super-rich
Academics propose a 2% wealth tax on UK households exceeding £100m, potentially raising £10bn yearly while affecting fewer than 1,000 richest families. PM Burn…
HighUniversity of Azores launches biotechnology degree in 2026
The University of Azores will introduce a new biotechnology degree starting in 2026/2027 at its Angra do Heroísmo campus, offering training in precision agricu…
HighFather calls daughter's death 'preventable failure' as accused killer pleads not guilty
Jose Medina-Medina pleaded not guilty to murdering 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman in March. The victim's father called her death…
HighWestern University becomes key research hub for major ME/CFS study
Western University is the only non-European institution in a €7.5M EU-funded consortium investigating myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, lever…
HighStudy: H5N1 virus survives on milking equipment for hours, raising farm worker infection risk
H5N1 bird flu virus remains infectious on milking equipment for over an hour, posing transmission risks to dairy workers and cattle. Researchers urge enhanced…
HighApple Extends Back-to-School Deals Through Late September
Apple has extended its 2026 back-to-school promotion until September 24, offering discounts on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and Apple Watches. The extended timeli…
HighCornell DA Admits No Independent Investigation in Gang Rape Case
Tompkins County DA Matthew Van Houten acknowledged his office didn't conduct an independent investigation into a 2024 Cornell gang rape allegation, instead rel…
HighHearing aids may slow cognitive decline in high-risk older adults, Lancet study finds
A major randomized controlled trial finds hearing aids reduce cognitive decline by 48% in older adults with dementia risk factors, though benefits vary by indi…
HighCambridge Professor at Centre of Plagiarism Row Found Dead
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, was found dead in London days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations. His death is being treated as une…
HighCornell Details Discipline for 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault
The New York Times obtained summaries detailing disciplinary actions taken by Cornell University against seven men accused of sexually assaulting a fellow stud…
HighSydney teacher charged with child abuse material possession and drug offences
A year 2 teacher at a Sydney independent school has been charged with possessing child abuse material and cannabis after police searched his devices. He faces…
HighStudy links higher microplastic levels to lung cancer diagnosis
Researchers found lung cancer patients have significantly higher microplastic burdens in their lungs compared to non-cancer patients, suggesting a potential li…
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