Thailand and Philippines Debate Active Shooter Drills After School Attacks
Thailand and the Philippines are adopting different approaches to active shooter drills following school shootings, reflecting divergent strategies on emergency preparedness.
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Diamond's 'Hamlet Test' Falters: A Flawed Study of Individual Impact
Guardian review critiques Jared Diamond's new book on whether individuals shape history, finding his 'Hamlet test' methodology oversimplified and dismissive of existing scholarship across multiple disciplines.
DNA Repair Protein OGG1 Enhances Muscle Endurance in Aging Mice
Rutgers researchers discovered that boosting the DNA repair protein OGG1 in mitochondria significantly improved muscle endurance in aging mice, revealing an unexpected link between DNA repair and metabolic function.
Blues prospect Mayich in coma after collapsing during ASU workout
St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich collapsed during an Arizona State University team workout on August 21 and remains in a coma with zero chance of recovery according to family's attorney.
Joe Lycett on hosting live from a pub—if he can pass his licensing exam
Comedian Joe Lycett is launching Live from the Lycett Arms, a live Friday night show broadcast from a working pub in east London, though he must first pass a licensing exam he initially failed.
New 3D Model Reveals How Physical Environment Triggers Cancer Cell Spread
University of Western Australia researchers developed a 3D microgel model revealing how physical environmental factors enable cancer cells to escape tumors and metastasize, offering insights into preventing cancer spread.
Pa. officer charged in shooting death of N.J. college student at wrong house
A Pennsylvania police corporal has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for fatally shooting an unarmed college student who mistakenly knocked on the wrong house during a birthday celebration.
Professor de matemática é preso pela PF por posse de arquivos de abuso infantil em Blumenau
Polícia Federal prende homem de 24 anos em Blumenau suspeito de armazenar e compartilhar arquivos de abuso sexual infantil. Equipamentos foram apreendidos para perícia.
Colts GM Ballard Blasts NFL Players Seeking College Eligibility
Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard harshly criticized NFL players attempting to return to college football eligibility, calling it the "stupidest" thing he's heard as legal battles continue.
20-Year Study: Sediment Speed Is Key to Understanding Fossil Age Mixing
A 20-year international study of 7,500 marine fossils reveals that sediment accumulation rate is the primary factor determining how much time becomes compressed into fossil layers, enabling paleontologists to better interpret ancient ecosystems.
Danish researchers develop affordable LED imaging system to reveal hidden archaeological layers
Danish researchers developed an affordable multispectral LED imaging system that helps archaeologists distinguish soil layers invisible to the naked eye before excavation begins.
Estudante espancado na UFRJ teme retorno ao campus após acusação de apologia nazista
Diego Araujo, 27, estudante de história da UFRJ, foi espancado por colegas acusado de apologia do nazismo após usar camiseta com símbolo similar ao nazista. Ele nega as acusações e relata medo de retornar ao campus.
Fernando Cerdeira deixa legado que atravessa gerações da física na Unicamp
Professor Fernando Cerdeira, referência em física da matéria condensada, faleceu aos 83 anos deixando três décadas de contribuições à pesquisa e formação científica na Unicamp.
Vermont College Strips Frills for Affordability, Emphasizes Work-Based Learning
A new Vermont college model eliminates gyms and meal plans to reduce costs while emphasizing hands-on learning and work experience. Other institutions are similarly reimagining higher education.
Pain 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, offering hope through education and multimodal treatment rather than medication alone.
Nepal principal's quick decision saves 900 students as school swept away by flash floods
A principal in Nepal's Trishuli Valley ordered immediate evacuation of 900 students moments before flash floods destroyed their school, saving lives in a disaster that killed over 950 people across Nepal and Tibet.
Rare meteorite from Great Salt Lake impact now on display at University of Utah
A meteorite from a rare impact event at Great Salt Lake is now on display at the University of Utah, offering scientists a unique opportunity to study extraterrestrial material.
NIH-Funded Study Tests Social Media Messages to Help Parents Prevent Teen Vaping
University of Oklahoma researchers will test whether targeted Facebook messages can help parents recognize vaping products and prevent their teens from using nicotine and cannabis vapes.
NSW mandatory MND reporting aims to solve rural disease hotspot mystery
NSW begins mandatory reporting of motor neurone disease cases to help researchers understand why rural areas experience rates 5-7 times higher than national average, with suspected links to environmental factors like blue-green algae.
Canada Raises Financial Thresholds for International Student Visas
Canada has increased financial proof requirements for international student study permit applicants effective September 1, 2026, with single applicants now needing CAD $23,448 versus the previous threshold, reflecting rising living costs.
Teacher Confidence, Not Experience, Drives Digital Competence in Language Education
Researchers developed and validated a digital competence framework for college foreign language teachers in China, finding that teacher confidence and intention to use technology are the strongest predictors of digital competence.
Rosmini College student confirmed with meningococcal disease
A Rosmini College student has tested positive for meningococcal disease, with health officials investigating a potential link to a second suspected case. Risk to the school community is assessed as low with no close contacts identified.
Hong Kong urges flu vaccination as schools reopen amid summer spike
Hong Kong health authorities are urging parents to vaccinate children against influenza ahead of the school year reopening, citing continued high flu activity and 11 severe pediatric cases this season.
Gen Z Lawmaker Clashes with Baby Boomers Over American Dream's Viability
Rep. Maxwell Frost engaged in a viral debate arguing Gen Z faces economic barriers previous generations didn't, citing student debt and housing costs as evidence the American dream is unattainable for most young Americans.