Harvard's Trump Battle Yields Legal Wins but Funding Losses
Harvard faces federal funding slowdowns despite winning legal battles against the Trump administration, forcing the university to make difficult budgetary decisions on campus.
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Dólar abre a R$ 5,16; especialistas divergem sobre valorização em 2026
O dólar abriu cotado a R$ 5,16 nesta quinta-feira. Após queda de 11,2% em 2025, o Banco Central projeta fechamento do ano em R$ 5,50, mas especialistas divergem sobre a previsão.
A morte de Jason Arday e a vulnerabilidade de negros em espaços acadêmicos de poder
A morte de Jason Arday, professor negro de Cambridge acusado de plágio, reaviva debate sobre fragilidade da posição de pessoas negras em espaços de poder acadêmico e pressões enfrentadas.
Menina de 2 anos entra para Mensa com percentil 99 e bate recorde de membro mais jovem
Isla McNabb, do Kentucky, aprendeu o alfabeto aos 18 meses, começou a ler aos 2 anos e alcançou o percentil 99 no Stanford-Binet, tornando-se a membra feminina mais jovem da Mensa.
Community mourns hiker Lily Hooper as body recovered from NSW bush
An 18-year-old hiker's body was recovered from NSW Southern Highlands bush eight days after she was reported missing. The local community mourns her loss as someone remembered for her smile, talent and kindness.
Nebraska's largest school district bans police use of electric shock gloves on students
Nebraska's largest school district has requested local police cease using electric shock gloves on students, raising concerns about student safety and appropriate use of force in educational settings.
Academic Who Alleged Plagiarism Against Scholar Suspended Pending Investigation
Ghent University suspended Nathan Cofnas, an academic who publicly alleged plagiarism by Jason Arday, pending investigation into the suspension itself.
MIT Engineers Create Living Transistors From Bacteria That Compute Logic
MIT researchers have created functional transistors using living bacteria that can perform logic operations and computations. The biological transistors operate slower than conventional electronics but open new possibilities for biocomputing and programming plants.
GCSE 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-secondary education pathways available.
Erika Kirk urges conservative students to maintain activism after husband's death
Erika Kirk, now leading Turning Point USA after her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination in September 2025, urges conservative students to continue campus activism despite potential hostility and challenges.
Scientists discover hidden physics limiting sweat's cooling power in hot, dry air
Arizona State University researchers identified an overlooked physical process where opposing air currents near the skin can reduce sweat evaporation by over 50% in hot, dry, windless conditions, challenging existing heat-balance models.
Gene Location in Nucleus Controls Brain Development, Study Finds
Research reveals that gene location within the cell nucleus influences activity during brain development, with genes moving toward RNA-processing structures becoming more active—offering new insights into neurodevelopmental disorders.
Namibia launches foundation to address widening boys' education gap
Namibia's DEN Impact Foundation launches to address widening education disparities affecting boys, with research showing girls outnumber boys in secondary and tertiary enrollment while boys face higher dropout rates.
High salt diet linked to Alzheimer's-like neurodegeneration through tau and mitochondrial dysfunction
Nature study reveals dietary salt promotes tau hyperphosphorylation and mitochondrial dysfunction in Drosophila, mimicking Alzheimer's disease pathology. Findings suggest environmental salt exposure may contribute to sporadic neurodegeneration through tau and reverse electron transport mechanisms.
Harry and Meghan to return to UK after six years in America
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are relocating to the UK after six years in the US, with their children enrolling in British schools. The move marks a potential shift in their relationship with the royal family amid ongoing tensions.
ASEAN Positioned to Seize Opportunities Amid Global Power Shift
Experts at a Bangkok seminar argue ASEAN can leverage global power transitions to strengthen regional autonomy and build a more pluralistic international order, while maintaining strategic independence amid US-China competition.
Otago researchers identify distinct genetic signatures for binge eating and anorexia
University of Otago researchers contributed to a landmark international study identifying distinct genetic signatures for binge eating and anorexia nervosa, challenging the view of eating disorders as purely psychological illnesses.
UW Researchers Develop Battery-Free Pacemaker Powered by Heartbeats
University of Wisconsin researchers developed an implantable pacemaker powered by heartbeat vibrations using triboelectric nanogenerators, potentially eliminating battery replacement surgeries and lasting a patient's lifetime.
Migrants struggle after forced exodus from South Africa, some vow return
Thousands of foreign nationals expelled from South Africa face economic hardship and disrupted lives, with some traumatized and others considering return if conditions improve.
Zona de ar limpo em Londres melhora saúde pulmonar de crianças
Estudo da Queen Mary University revela que a Zona de Emissões Ultrabaixas de Londres melhorou significativamente o desenvolvimento pulmonar de crianças entre 6 e 9 anos, reduzindo exposição ao dióxido de nitrogênio.
Cientistas confirmam água preservada em meteorito marciano em descoberta histórica
Pesquisadores europeus identificaram água preservada em minerais do meteorito marciano NWA 7034 usando técnicas de imagem não destrutivas, revelando evidências de um passado aquoso em Marte.
Prince Harry and Meghan to relocate to UK as children start British school
Prince Harry and Meghan are moving from California back to the UK this month, with their children enrolling in a British school in September. King Charles has been informed and welcomes the private family reunion, though the couple will not resume official royal duties.
Hidden burden: How 17-year-old carers sacrifice education and youth for family
An estimated 1 million young people under 18 in the UK are unpaid carers for family members, facing significant educational and social disadvantages. One 17-year-old's story highlights how caring responsibilities limit opportunities and future prospects.
La basura espacial se octuplicó en una década mientras la industria innova con combustibles limpios
La basura espacial se ha multiplicado por ocho en una década, generando riesgos ambientales y tecnológicos. La industria responde con combustibles limpios, materiales biodegradables y misiones de limpieza orbital.