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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.
Fox News roundup: Campus controversies from detransitioner speech cancellations to bathroom policies
Fox News reports on multiple campus controversies including a detransitioner's canceled speech, bathroom incidents, and institutional policies around gender an…
MediumSpain's university entrance scores hit record highs as STEM double degrees dominate
Spain's PAU 2026 university entrance exam shows record-breaking cutoff scores, with 74 programs now requiring above 13/14 compared to just 4 a decade ago. STEM…
HighBrain iron imbalance emerges as shared factor across mental illness
Chinese researchers propose that disrupted iron metabolism in the brain may be a shared biological mechanism across anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia, off…
MediumTacloban school shooting marks first mass killing by minors in Philippines
A mass shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City killed three students and injured 20, with two minor suspects aged 14-15 taken into custody.…
HighDecades-Long Mystery Solved: Student Astronomer Pinpoints Source of Cosmic Radio Signals
An international team led by a University of Sydney PhD student has identified the source of long-period radio transients using the ASKAP telescope, discoverin…
HighHarvard Team Achieves 120x Boost in Chip-Scale UV Light Generation
Harvard researchers demonstrated a micron-scale photonic device generating 120 times more UV light on chips than previous approaches, using lithium niobate and…
HighUniversity offers £2,000 scholarships to esports players balancing gaming and studies
Roehampton University is offering £2,000 annual esports scholarships to students who balance competitive gaming with academic excellence, addressing unclaimed…
HighScientists unlock mystery of underwater 'brake zones' that halt earthquakes
Researchers identified how underwater fault zones act as natural brakes to stop earthquakes from escalating, using seawater-filled rock fractures that seize up…
HighProfessor's Hidden Text Trick Catches 32 of 35 Students Using AI to Cheat
Mississippi professor Jason Gibson went viral exposing 32 of 35 students using AI by embedding hidden white text requiring 'Madagascar' in responses, sparking…
HighNovel monoclonal antibody MAM01 shows complete protection against malaria in early trial
US researchers report a monoclonal antibody (MAM01) provided full protection against malaria in early clinical trials, offering potential single-dose preventio…
HighOxford High School reopens nearly 2 months after fatal shooting
Oxford High School near Detroit reopened Monday for the first time since a November 30 shooting killed four students and injured seven others. The school under…
HighScientists discover backup cellular system for cysteine production, opening new cancer therapy avenues
Montana State University researchers discovered a previously unknown cellular backup system that produces cysteine when primary systems fail, potentially openi…
HighSleep-Deprived Freshers: Expert Tips for Better Rest During University
Sleep experts recommend consistent wake times, daylight exposure, and screen-free wind-downs to help new university students maintain healthy sleep despite lat…
HighCPU team wins national business plan competition with 'Hue For You' tech concept
Central Philippine University's College of Business and Accountancy team won first place in the Technology Category at the 4th PCDEB National Business Plan Com…
HighAI analysis reveals unprecedented global algae boom reshaping ocean ecosystems
AI analysis of 1.2 million satellite images reveals massive expansion of floating algae blooms worldwide since 2003, with macroalgae growth accelerating after…
HighScientists Date Earth's Oldest Known Impact Crater to 3 Billion Years Ago
Researchers from Curtin University have precisely dated the world's oldest known impact crater in Western Australia to approximately 3 billion years ago, preda…
HighYear after Kirk's assassination, Trump loses ground with young voters despite TPUSA expansion
One year after Charlie Kirk's assassination, Turning Point USA has tripled its campus presence, yet Trump's approval among young men has fallen sharply amid ec…
HighLatino trailblazer Peñalver named first Latino president of Seattle University
Eduardo Peñalver, former first Latino dean of Cornell Law School, has been named the first Latino president and first layperson to lead Seattle University, a J…
HighDark diversity solves Darwin's 160-year naturalization puzzle
Researchers using 340 years of Swedish lake fish data found that dark diversity—species capable of inhabiting an area but absent—resolves Darwin's naturalizati…
HighPowerful Jaws, Not Size, Drove Tiny Arms in T. Rex and Other Theropods
New research shows theropod dinosaurs evolved tiny arms due to developing powerful skulls and jaws for hunting large prey, not simply as a byproduct of body si…
HighCornell agrees to independent probe into 2024 alleged gang rape case
Cornell University has agreed to hire outside counsel to investigate a 2024 alleged gang rape case following pressure from Gov. Hochul, as the district attorne…
HighPeru's Student Federation Stages 24-Hour Strike Over Education Funding
Peru's student federation conducted a 24-hour strike across 26 regions demanding new university legislation, increased education funding to 6% of GDP, and expa…
MediumBiomedical imaging pioneer Changhuei Yang joins NUS to develop AI-optimized microscopy
Renowned biomedical imaging scientist Changhuei Yang has left Caltech after 21 years to join the National University of Singapore as a professor, where he will…
HighToledo student wins 3rd place at world's largest science fair despite financial hardship
A high school student from Toledo, Brazil won third place in plant sciences at the prestigious ISEF 2026 competition, overcoming financial hardship through com…
HighHarvard Professor Claims Plant-Based Diet, Fasting Reversed 10 Years of Aging
Harvard genetics professor David Sinclair shares his regimen for achieving biological age 10 years younger, emphasizing polyphenols, intermittent fasting, and…
MediumCampus sexual assault data vastly undercounts incidents, experts warn
Federal data shows over 45,000 sexual assaults reported at U.S. colleges since 2019, but experts say this vastly undercounts actual incidents. Surveys indicate…
HighCornell President Acknowledges 'Must Do Better' After Sexual Assault Investigation Criticism
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff admitted the school "must do better" following criticism of its handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation, announc…
HighPrenatal fructose exposure alters brain stem cells, impairing memory in offspring
Research shows high fructose exposure during pregnancy impairs offspring brain development and memory through epigenetic changes in neural stem cells that pers…
MediumYoung people view school smartphone bans as 'punitive,' UCL study warns
A UCL study finds 75% of students oppose blanket smartphone bans in schools, viewing them as punitive rather than supportive, contradicting strong adult backin…
HighNature's healing power: How green spaces reduce stress and boost wellbeing
Medical expert argues that exposure to natural environments significantly reduces stress, anxiety, and physical ailments while improving focus and overall well…
MediumWheeled robot automates corn leaf angle measurement for faster breeding
NC State and Iowa State researchers developed AngleNet, an automated robotic system that accurately measures corn leaf angles in fields, replacing time-consumi…
HighStudy identifies FOXC1 gene duplication as key risk factor for juvenile glaucoma
International study identifies FOXC1 gene duplication as a genetic cause of juvenile glaucoma, enabling earlier detection and treatment to prevent vision loss…
HighStudent opens fire at Thailand school north of Bangkok; death toll unclear
A student opened fire at a school in Nonthaburi province north of Bangkok on Friday, killing an unconfirmed number of people. Authorities are investigating the…
MediumRotorua teen wins national speech competition, earns Parliament invitation
A 15-year-old John Paul College student won a national speech competition with a presentation on imagination's importance, earning an invitation to a mock parl…
HighOkanagan College student's beverage formula selected for commercial development
Okanagan College student Nadia Alves developed a non-alcoholic beverage recipe through a work-integrated learning placement that was selected by Glimmer Wine f…
HighAstrocytes emerge as key brain cells integrating external and internal information
Researchers propose astrocytes play a crucial role in how the brain integrates external sensory information with internal states, potentially explaining dysfun…
MediumUIC researchers identify FLCN gene linked to diabetic retinopathy risk
UIC researchers identified the FLCN gene as a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy using a novel genomics approach that combines multiple analytical methods, o…
HighPremature Menopause Linked to 40% Higher Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds
A major study published in JAMA Cardiology found premature menopause increases heart disease risk by 40%, with Black women facing 41% higher risk and experienc…
HighHebrew University scientists discover RNA 'switch' that could unlock phage therapy against superbugs
Hebrew University researchers discovered PreS, an RNA molecule that enables bacteria-eating viruses to destroy antibiotic-resistant superbugs, offering a promi…
HighBangladesh marks grim anniversary of school jet crash as families demand accountability
One year after a military jet crashed into a Dhaka school killing 36 people, mostly children, families demand the government release investigation findings and…
HighFrance Detains Hundreds as Student Protests Over Teacher Shortages Turn Violent
Hundreds of French high school students were detained during protests against teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms, marking the latest escalation in ed…
HighWelsh students await A-level results as firefighter balances exams with emergency calls
Thousands of Welsh students receive A-level and vocational qualification results Thursday, with data showing declining progression to A-levels and rising youth…
HighKenyan HIV scientist Kenneth Ngure elected president of International AIDS Society
Professor Kenneth Ngure from Kenya has been elected President of the International AIDS Society, becoming one of the few Africans to lead the global HIV profes…
HighYale chemist develops method to double PFAS size, enabling destruction of 'forever chemicals'
Yale chemist Susanna Maisto developed a process that doubles PFAS molecule size, making them insoluble and easier to destroy. The point-source treatment could…
HighCornell gang rape case: Documents reveal victim's three-week journey to recognizing assault
Documents from Cornell's Title IX investigation reveal how an alleged gang rape victim gradually recognized her assault over three weeks, initially reassuring…
HighStudy links artificial sweeteners in ultraprocessed foods to depression risk in women
A study of 32,000 women found those consuming 9+ daily portions of ultraprocessed foods, particularly artificially sweetened items, had 50% higher depression r…
MediumMarine biologists discover new brittle star species off Oregon coast
Researchers at Oregon Institute of Marine Biology discovered three new brittle star plankton species and documented 10 previously unstudied larval forms, revea…
HighHealthcare systems miss eating disorder link in alcohol treatment, study warns
Bournemouth University research reveals many people with alcohol problems also struggle with eating disorders, yet healthcare systems treat these conditions se…
HighMIT Study Reveals Keto Diet's Hidden Cancer Risk in Small Intestine
MIT researchers discovered that ketogenic diets increase small-intestinal tumors in cancer-prone mice by accelerating stem cell division through fat metabolism…
HighRice, Baylor researchers develop practical gut-mimicking device for infection research
Researchers from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine created transparent microfluidic cassettes that simulate human intestines to study bacterial in…
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