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.
Arts degree fees frozen at $50,000 until 2028 as reform stalls
Australia's education regulator will delay reforms to the Job-ready Graduates scheme until 2028, keeping arts degree costs at $50,000 despite acknowledging the…
HighFIU's Campus Police Deputization as ICE Agents Draws Scrutiny
Florida International University signed an agreement allowing campus police to be deputized as immigration agents, drawing criticism from those who believe lea…
High1920s Irish artists Kernoff and Swanzy showcase contrasting visions in Morgan O'Driscoll sale
Morgan O'Driscoll's Irish art auction features contrasting works by Harry Kernoff and Mary Swanzy, showcasing traditional Victorian themes alongside modernist…
HighPentagon releases fourth batch of UFO files; Harvard scientist weighs in
The Pentagon released its fourth tranche of UFO files since May, with Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb providing expert analysis on the ongoing disclosure initi…
HighAlbacete's Spanish Language PAU exam tests students on social media, García Lorca
Nearly 10,000 students across Castilla-La Mancha took the Spanish Language and Literature university entrance exam, with 2,291 sitting in Albacete. The test co…
HighThird of Britons Question University Value as MPs Launch Student Loan Inquiry
An MP inquiry into England's student loan system begins as public skepticism about university value reaches 20-year highs, with graduates facing mounting debts…
High2M Indian med students face retake anxiety after exam leak scandal
Over 2 million Indian medical school candidates must resit a grueling exam on Sunday after the initial results were scrapped due to alleged question paper leak…
MediumUConn Athletics Faces $53 Million Deficit Amid Rising Costs and Legal Settlements
The University of Connecticut's athletic department reported a $53 million deficit for the 2022 fiscal year, attributed largely to legal costs.
HighBairnsdale Probus Club celebrates 50+ members with agricultural and aquaculture insights
The Probus Club of Bairnsdale marked its August meeting with expanded membership beyond 50 members, featuring presentations on agricultural heritage and region…
HighScientists decode birdsong's hidden simplicity: eight universal sound motifs
French researchers analyzing 116,000 songs from 3,000+ bird species discovered that all birdsong worldwide is composed of just eight fundamental sound types, r…
HighScientists identify PRDM16 as key regulator of heart cell maturation
Researchers identify PRDM16 as a key regulator controlling whether heart muscle cells divide or mature, offering potential pathways for cardiac regeneration an…
HighOnly 45% of math teachers meet proficiency standards in Brazil's first national assessment
Only 45% of Brazilian math teachers met proficiency standards in the MEC's National Teacher Exam, the lowest among evaluated disciplines. The results highlight…
HighSydney elite school's English head arrested on child abuse material charges
A senior English teacher at prestigious Moriah College in Sydney has been arrested and charged with possessing and sharing child abuse material through electro…
HighUnverified rape allegation sparks violence at Indian university, campuses emptied
An unverified rape allegation at Lovely Professional University in Punjab sparked violent protests that emptied hostels and blocked highways, though police hav…
HighCornell Taps Former Acting AG Yates to Review Rape Case Handling
Cornell University has appointed Sally Yates, former acting U.S. attorney general, to lead an independent review of how the institution handled rape allegation…
HighDennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' Principal, Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' has died at 75. The cause of death was not disclosed.
HighMcGill-led team selected to represent Canada at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale
McGill University's Theodora Vardouli leads a Canadian team selected to represent the country at the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale with an exhibition explo…
HighMIT team cracks air-stable 2D superconductors for quantum circuits using graphene shield
MIT researchers developed 'encapsulation epitaxy' using graphene to grow large-scale, air-stable monolayer superconductors, overcoming oxidation barriers criti…
HighGut Microbiome Patterns May Identify Parkinson's Risk Years Before Symptoms
UCL researchers found that gut microbiome analysis can identify Parkinson's disease risk before symptoms appear, even in genetically predisposed individuals, p…
HighJewish students report 'relentless' antisemitism at UK universities
Jewish students across UK universities report experiencing normalised antisemitism, with reported incidents rising 400% since 2022-23. Many hide their identity…
HighGlobal Student Test Scores Hit Record Lows in Reading and Math
PISA 2025 results show sharp declines in reading and mathematics performance across OECD countries, with U.S. scores plummeting on the global exam.
HighUranus Rolls Through Space: 42 Years of Continuous Darkness, Then 42 Years of Unbroken Light
Uranus's 97.8-degree axial tilt causes each pole to experience 42 years of continuous sunlight followed by 42 years of darkness, creating the solar system's mo…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Mercury-Like Rocky Exoplanet LHS 3844 b
JWST's infrared observations of exoplanet LHS 3844 b reveal a dark, barren basalt-rich surface resembling Mercury, with no detectable atmosphere or recent volc…
HighCornell agrees to independent review of gang rape response after Hochul pressure
Cornell University agreed to an independent outside counsel review of its handling of gang rape allegations at a fraternity after Gov. Hochul criticized the un…
HighSea squirts' nano-packaging adhesive system could restore ocean forests
Researchers discover sea squirts package adhesive proteins in nano-sized condensates for underwater delivery, a mechanism that could revolutionize seaweed rest…
HighChemists develop mild 'cut-to-fuse' method to restructure molecules for drug discovery
Researchers developed a 'cut-to-fuse' strategy using chlorine to restructure molecules under mild conditions, enabling efficient carbonyl deletion in hydroxyco…
HighVietnam's 2026 graduation exam marred by widespread cheating allegations across multiple provinces
Multiple cheating allegations have emerged across Vietnam's 2026 high school graduation exam, with criminal proceedings launched against two teachers in Quang…
HighKorea-US team cuts hydrogen catalyst costs by 90% in Science breakthrough
Seoul National University and Stanford researchers developed a platinum cluster catalyst that reduces platinum use by 90% while improving hydrogen production e…
HighStudy: Emergency Departments Could Close Flu Vaccination Gaps for Underserved Populations
A UC Riverside study of 3,285 ED patients found 58% lack current flu vaccination, with 37% willing to receive shots during emergency visits, suggesting EDs cou…
HighCornell Title IX docs detail alleged gang rape, Snapchat message inviting fraternity members
CBS News examined 565 pages of Cornell University Title IX investigation transcripts involving a student's allegations of being drugged and gang-raped at a fra…
HighPhilosophers Argue Consciousness Isn't Tied to Earth Biology
Philosophers argue consciousness could emerge in non-biological systems, challenging the assumption that it requires Earth-like biology and opening possibiliti…
High65% de professores brasileiros são proficientes em avaliação nacional
Brazil's inaugural National Teacher Exam (PND) reveals 65% of 760,000 participants achieved proficiency, with Humanities teachers outperforming Math educators.…
HighWharton researchers explore whether GLP-1 drugs can curb impulsive spending
Researchers at Wharton will study whether GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can reduce impulsive financial decisions like gambling and compulsive shopping by dampening t…
HighIdaho murders remain unsolved as police pursue 100+ pieces of evidence
Nearly two weeks after four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death, police have not identified a suspect despite analyzing over 100 pieces of…
HighCareer Transitions as Trainable Skills: Research Offers Framework for Managing Professional Change
Researchers propose a 'transition muscles' framework to help people navigate career changes through identity narration, processing liminality, and building anc…
HighPé-de-Meia oferece R$ 200 extras para alunos que completarem dois dias do Enem
Brazil's Pé-de-Meia education program offers an additional R$200 incentive to students who complete high school in 2025 and participate in both days of the nat…
HighGeorgetown study: AI video summaries distort human memory, even when users know source
Georgetown and University of Washington researchers found that AI-generated video summaries containing inaccurate information can manipulate people's memories…
HighStudy: 88% of Americans cling to outdated 'finish antibiotics' advice
A study finds 88% of Americans still believe they must always finish antibiotic courses, despite evolving medical evidence showing shorter courses are often sa…
HighGrade 7 immunization clinics return to Simcoe Muskoka schools starting Oct. 9
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will deliver free vaccine clinics in schools starting Oct. 9, offering Grade 7 students protection against hepatitis B,…
HighUVA researcher secures $2.1M NIH grant to develop lab tissue models reducing animal testing
UVA researcher receives $2.1M NIH grant to develop hydrogel-based tissue models that could improve drug testing, disease understanding, and reduce animal testi…
HighGlobal cancer care faces 100M worker shortage by 2050, Lancet warns
The Lancet Oncology Commission warns of a 100 million cancer care worker shortage by 2050, driven by rising cancer rates and workforce gaps, with largest defic…
HighUNK cancels trans-focused faculty training after governor's threat
University of Nebraska at Kearney canceled a voluntary faculty training on supporting transgender students after Gov. Jim Pillen condemned it and threatened fu…
HighGenicular artery embolization offers minimally invasive alternative for chronic knee pain
Genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive procedure that reduces blood flow to inflamed knee areas, shows promising results as an alternative b…
HighCornell protests escalate over alleged sexual assault handling
Cornell University campus protests have intensified with property damage including spray paint and broken glass, driven by student outrage over the university'…
HighUS caps student visas at 4 years, ending indefinite stay policy
The US has ended decades-old indefinite visa policies for international students, exchange visitors, and journalists, imposing fixed admission periods and stri…
HighCornell Students Rally Against Sexual Assault in Support of 'Jane Doe'
Cornell University students organized an anti-rape rally in support of a student identified as 'Jane Doe', demonstrating campus activism around sexual assault…
MediumScientists develop drug compounds that mimic exercise's cellular effects
Researchers have created compounds that mimic cellular effects of exercise by activating estrogen-related receptors, potentially helping those unable to exerci…
HighCornell President Pledges Transparency After Alleged Gang Rape, Faces Calls for Resignation
Cornell's president called an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house "deeply disturbing" and pledged greater transparency after mounting outrage over the…
HighMachine learning uncovers hidden self-harm histories buried in medical records
Researchers using machine learning found that diagnosis codes capture only 25% of documented self-harm cases in veteran medical records, with actual prevalence…
HighCommon plastic additive unlocks brighter, stretchier OLED displays for wearables
University of Chicago researchers discovered that dioctyl phthalate, a common plastic softener, dramatically improves both brightness and elasticity of stretch…
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