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.
A Melbourne teacher accused of attacking his principal with two knives at Keysborough Secondary College returned to court, with his case adjourned to February. Dr. Kim Ramchen faces five charges including assault with a weapon.
Researchers used genome-wide CRISPR screening to identify 331 genes required for brain development, discovering PEDS1 as a cause of a previously unknown neurodevelopmental disorder affecting brain size and neural cell formation.
La Universidad de las Islas Baleares implantará seis nuevas titulaciones a partir de 2026-2027, incluyendo Ciencias del Mar, Arquitectura e Ingeniería Mecánica, para retener talento local y responder a necesidades socioeconómicas del archipiélago.
A Columbia University study of 160,000 students reveals even sporadic marijuana use during adolescence impairs academic performance and emotional health, with greater risks for younger teens whose brains are still developing.
A middle-aged parent struggles with phone addiction that undermines family relationships and personal fulfillment, seeking advice on breaking the cycle of constant scrolling.
University of Cologne researchers used advanced simulation modeling to explore potential encounters between Neanderthals and anatomically modern humans on the Iberian Peninsula 50,000-38,000 years ago, finding mixing unlikely but possible under specific climate conditions.
Madrid's regional government approved €32.7M in compensation for six public universities to offset revenue losses from scholarship programs and tuition exemptions for the 2024/25 academic year.
Hebrew University researchers analyzing 8,000-year-old Halafian pottery found sophisticated mathematical and geometric patterns in floral designs, suggesting humans developed mathematical thinking millennia before writing.
Hebrew University researchers discovered PreS, an RNA molecule that enables bacteria-eating viruses to destroy antibiotic-resistant superbugs, offering a promising alternative therapy as antimicrobial resistance becomes a critical global health threat.
Researchers at Chonnam National University discovered a molecular mechanism that enables plants to rapidly adapt root development to cold stress, offering potential for developing climate-resilient crops.
Contact with nature and shared spaces are critical for combating anxiety and stress among university students, with research showing 35% experience academic-related mental health challenges.
Research shows leg strength is a stronger predictor of lifespan than BMI or body weight, with strong lower-body muscles linked to lower mortality risk, better mobility, and improved cognitive health.
Atirador mata duas pessoas e fere nove na Universidade de Brown em Providence, Rhode Island. Centenas de policiais buscam o suspeito que permaneceu foragido por 10 horas.
A gunman opened fire at Brown University's engineering building during final exams, killing at least 2 people and wounding 9 others. The suspect remains at large as authorities search the Providence, Rhode Island campus.
A gunman opened fire at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, killing two people and injuring eight others. The suspect remains at large as authorities search the campus and surrounding areas.
uOttawa-Twente researchers built 3D subsurface temperature models under Greenland, linking Iceland hotspot geology to ice dynamics and producing sharper sea level rise projections.
IIM Bangalore and Protean eGov Technologies released a comprehensive study on India's Digital Public Infrastructure, evaluating identity, payments, and data-sharing systems across financial services and healthcare sectors.
Carnegie Mellon research shows students sleeping under 6 hours experience significant GPA decline, with sleep consistency and timing during learning periods proving more critical than total duration for academic success.
Japanese researchers discovered that lubiprostone, a constipation medication, can slow kidney function decline in chronic kidney disease patients by boosting gut bacteria and mitochondrial activity.
Researchers developed a 3D human brain model to understand how neural stem cells are damaged during cerebral hemorrhage in preterm infants, potentially opening pathways to new treatments.
Japanese schools cultivate character and responsibility through practices like student-led cleaning, formal respect rituals, independent commuting, and shared meals—emphasizing growth mindset over competition.
An IT teacher at a Melbourne secondary school was charged after allegedly stabbing the principal with two kitchen knives following notification his contract would not be renewed. The court heard he 'snapped' during the altercation.
A 37-year-old teacher has been charged with stabbing Keysborough Secondary College principal Aaron Sykes after learning his contract would not be renewed. The principal sustained non-life-threatening injuries and no students were harmed.
Nutritionists warn that most adults consume far more protein than needed, with excessive intake potentially straining kidneys and causing weight gain. Simple portions of meat, eggs, beans, or dairy meet daily requirements without processed supplements.
