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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.
Hasan Piker speaks at UT Austin despite bipartisan political backlash
Controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker spoke at University of Texas Austin despite bipartisan criticism from Texas lawmakers including Gov. Greg Abbott and…
HighAlleged campus rape sparks violent protests at Indian university
Student protests at Lovely Professional University in northern India turned violent following allegations that a female student was raped at a girls' hostel. P…
MediumDLSU launches BS in Manufacturing and Robotics Engineering
De La Salle University introduces a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Robotics Engineering, combining mechanical, electrical, and software engineering w…
HighSydney PhD student solves mystery of Milky Way radio bursts with dead star discovery
A University of Sydney PhD student identified the source of unexplained radio bursts from the Milky Way: a white dwarf star stripping material from a companion…
HighEl 'boomerasking': la pregunta educada que en realidad hace sentir usada a la otra persona
Psicólogos de Harvard e Imperial College identifican el 'boomerasking' como un patrón conversacional donde quien pregunta responde su propia pregunta, haciendo…
HighGeorgia teacher faces expanded charges in sex crimes involving six students
A 25-year-old Georgia high school teacher faces charges involving six students, including grooming, sexual assault, and child molestation. Allegations include…
HighCLAT Topper's Structured Approach Signals Shift in Law Exam Preparation Strategy
Geetali Gupta secured AIR 1 in CLAT 2026 with 112.75/119, exemplifying a shift toward structured, sustainable preparation methods over intensity-driven approac…
MediumNew mRNA therapy targets deep lung damage with organ-specific delivery
University of Pennsylvania researchers developed a targeted mRNA therapy using novel lipid nanoparticles to heal damaged lungs by instructing immune cells to p…
HighFlorida approves $1.45B stadium renovation, largest college football upgrade ever
University of Florida approved a $1.45 billion renovation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the most expensive college football stadium upgrade ever. The project re…
HighTeacher killed in Thailand school shooting by 17-year-old with stolen police gun
A 17-year-old opened fire at a Thai high school with a stolen police firearm, killing teacher and school director Sasiphat Sinsamosorn and injuring a female st…
HighChildhood junk food triggers lifelong brain changes affecting eating habits
University College Cork research shows high-fat, high-sugar diets in childhood trigger lasting alterations in brain appetite control that persist into adulthoo…
HighStudent opens fire at school north of Bangkok; death toll unclear
A student opened fire at a school north of Bangkok on Friday, killing an unconfirmed number of people. Authorities are still determining the death toll from th…
HighAmazon's 'Off Campus' becomes global hit, redefining ice hockey romance
Amazon Prime's Off Campus adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance series has become the platform's top show worldwide, praised for its portrayal of fem…
HighMatemática e Música têm piores desempenhos em licenciaturas do RS
Brazil's national teacher training exam reveals Mathematics and Music courses in Rio Grande do Sul score lowest (2.7), while Social Sciences leads at 5.0. The…
HighWaking an hour earlier reduces depression risk by 23%, study finds
A University of Colorado study involving 840,000 participants found that waking one hour earlier reduces depression risk by 23%, with potential 40% reduction i…
HighMoon's Slow Retreat Will Eventually End Total Solar Eclipses on Earth
Total solar eclipses will eventually disappear from Earth as the moon recedes at about 1 inch per year, making it unable to completely cover the sun in approxi…
HighForensic Professor Challenges Official Epstein Suicide Conclusion
A forensic medicine professor plans to present research challenging the official suicide ruling in Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 death, citing missing evidence and un…
HighPalencia student scores 9.81 in university entrance exam, highest in region
A 17-year-old student in Palencia achieves the highest score (9.81) among 586 exam takers in the regional university entrance exam, with 98.63% pass rate marki…
HighPrime Video's 'Elle' Prequel Launches With Lexi Minetree as Teen Elle Woods
Prime Video's Legally Blonde prequel Elle, starring Lexi Minetree as teen Elle Woods, premieres July 1, 2026, exploring the high school experiences that shaped…
HighFlorida teacher arrested for years of inappropriate messages with former student
A Florida middle school teacher was arrested on felony charges after admitting to years of inappropriate communications with a former teenage student since 202…
HighTeen in critical condition after alleged stabbing at Brisbane Islamic school
A 17-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries in an alleged stabbing by a 16-year-old student at Islamic College of Brisbane. The incident marks the sec…
HighConsciousness May Not Require Human Biology, Philosophers Argue
Philosophers argue consciousness could arise in radically different life forms, applying substrate flexibility theory to suggest awareness isn't unique to Eart…
MediumMinimally invasive knee treatment offers alternative to surgery for chronic pain
Genicular artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive outpatient procedure, is helping patients with chronic knee pain avoid replacement surgery by reducin…
HighConstipation Drug Shows Promise in Slowing Kidney Decline
Japanese researchers discovered that lubiprostone, a constipation medication, can slow kidney function decline in chronic kidney disease patients by boosting g…
HighStudent opens fire at Bangkok-area school, kills teacher before taking own life
A student opened fire at a school north of Bangkok, killing a teacher and injuring four others before taking his own life. The incident occurred at Debsirin No…
HighWashington teacher charged with incest involving two adopted teenage boys
A 35-year-old Washington teacher was arrested on incest charges after allegedly having sexual relationships with two teenage boys she adopted. The investigatio…
HighScientists identify Arc protein's role in spreading Alzheimer's pathology
Researchers discovered that Arc protein enables toxic Tau to spread between brain cells in Alzheimer's disease. Blocking Tau-containing vesicles mid-transfer c…
HighGCSE Results Day: Your Guide to Appeals, Resits and Next Steps
Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive results on August 20, with guidance on appeals, resits, and post-secondar…
HighCornell gang rape case: Text messages released as NY prosecutors reopen investigation
Text messages between a defendant and alleged victim in a Cornell University fraternity gang rape case were published after New York prosecutors reopened the c…
HighTrump-Xi meeting photo sparks outcry over all-male delegation at bilateral talks
A photo from Trump-Xi bilateral meeting in Beijing drew criticism for featuring no women at the negotiating table, with experts calling it a regressive signal…
HighBrazil's Math Teachers Lack Adequate Training, National Exam Reveals Crisis
Brazil's 2025 National Teacher Exam reveals alarming gaps in math educator preparation, with only 4.8% achieving adequate performance scores and over half lack…
HighChina's University Patent Boom Signals Deeper Tech Threat Than DeepSeek
A Harvard-led study of 14 million patents shows Chinese universities file critical technology patents at 8x the U.S. rate, signaling a structural shift in glob…
HighGuatemalan Student Wins Gold at International Greenwich Olympiad for STEM Storytelling
David López, a Guatemalan student, won gold at the International Greenwich Olympiad for his STEM storytelling project about microbial survival on Mars, demonst…
HighTrump visit, Manning family drama collide as No. 1 Texas faces Tennessee
President Trump's attendance at the No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee college football game in Knoxville has prompted extensive Secret Service preparations and…
HighEinstein Probe Reveals Hidden X-ray Phase in Neutron Star Collisions
Astronomers using the Einstein Probe telescope discovered prolonged soft X-ray emissions from a neutron star merger that would have been invisible to previous…
HighBetter weather forecasts could offset climate change heat deaths by 25%
Research shows improved weather forecasts could reduce US heat-related deaths by 18-25% by 2100, potentially offsetting mortality increases from climate change…
HighTwo blood proteins identified as early markers of disability in elderly adults
Researchers identified two blood proteins—beta-2-microglobulin and cystatin C—that predict disability risk years before loss of independence in adults aged 85+…
HighIntermittent fasting shows promise for glucose control and intestinal health in aging mice
Mouse study suggests intermittent fasting improves glucose processing and intestinal function in aging, with benefits extending beyond weight loss through meta…
MediumTrinity College logs dozens of wildlife incidents from pigeons to suspected bird flu
Trinity College Dublin logged dozens of wildlife incidents over two years, from pigeons in costume cupboards to potential bird flu cases, reflecting challenges…
HighKorean researchers develop single-dose vaccine using mussel-inspired adhesive technology
Korean researchers developed a mussel-adhesive vaccine technology delivering long-lasting immune protection from a single dose, potentially addressing global v…
HighCPU Campus Minister Brings Global Perspectives to Student Spiritual Care
Pastor Neva Grace Fabila from Central Philippine University attended the Asian Academy for Campus Ministry 2026 in Thailand, focusing on mental health, spiritu…
HighNottingham attack victims mourned as families describe 'complete devastation'
Three people, including university students Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar, were killed in coordinated stabbing and vehicle attacks in Nottingham early Tuesday…
HighCharter school network sues NY over blocked AP scores in rankings dispute
Success Academy filed a First Amendment lawsuit against New York's education commissioner for blocking AP exam data from U.S. News rankings, causing the networ…
HighNYT Editorial Calls UC's Test-Blind Admissions Policy a 'Terrible' Mistake
The New York Times Editorial Board calls UC's test-blind admissions policy a 'terrible mistake,' citing data showing declining student preparedness. The UC Boa…
HighAndes Mouse Survives Extreme Altitude With Dual Evolutionary Adaptations
Researchers discovered the Puna de Atacama leaf-eared mouse survives at 22,113 feet with half sea-level oxygen by evolving unique mitochondrial hyperventilatio…
HighRutgers researchers identify brain mechanism controlling stress response, with implications for Parkinson's and addiction
Rutgers researchers identified a brain region that controls the intensity of autonomic stress responses, potentially opening new treatment pathways for Parkins…
HighNIH Awards $11.3M to Expand Einstein-Rockefeller-CUNY HIV Research Center
The NIH awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine $11.3M to renew a tri-institutional HIV research center, expanding efforts to prevent, treat, and cure HIV…
HighMIT Overtakes Princeton as Top U.S. University in Contentious Rankings
MIT has surpassed Princeton University as the top-ranked institution in the U.S. News college rankings, based on criteria that remain widely debated among educ…
HighPain Is in Your Brain—And That's Hopeful News
University researcher Cynthia Thomson advocates reframing chronic pain as a brain-based condition influenced by biological, psychological and social factors, o…
HighGait analysis shows promise for early detection of depression and anxiety
University of Texas researchers used motion capture and machine learning to identify depression and anxiety from how people walk and move, achieving 75-77% acc…
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