47-Year-Old Father Joins College Football Team, Finds 'Joy of the Game'
A 47-year-old father of three walked onto San Jose City College's football team, pursuing his passion for the sport despite physical demands and age.
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Penn State faces scrutiny over alleged $1M cocaine trafficking ring through fraternities
Pennsylvania authorities uncovered a sophisticated cocaine trafficking operation running through Penn State fraternities, with 14 individuals charged. AG Dave Sunday indicated the university has cooperated but expressed concern about the organization's duration and scale.
US Education Department Directs Schools Against Altering Discipline Policies to Address Racial Disparities
The US Education Department instructed schools to halt efforts aimed at reducing racial disparities in student discipline, reversing prior equity-focused guidance on disciplinary practices.
Coxim sedia primeira etapa Regional da Olimpíada Brasileira de Robótica
O IFMS Campus Coxim recebeu pela primeira vez uma etapa Regional da Olimpíada Brasileira de Robótica, reunindo equipes de estudantes para competições de programação, eletrônica e trabalho em equipe.
Doctors Push Student Vaccinations as Measles and Other Preventable Diseases Surge
As measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases rise in the U.S., pediatricians urge parents to ensure students are fully vaccinated before the school year begins.
Solenidade homenageia professor Carlos Appoloni e marca 50 anos do GFNA
Cerimônia na UEL homenageou o professor Carlos Appoloni, fundador do Grupo de Física Nuclear Aplicada, que completa 50 anos em 2027. O grupo é considerado o mais antigo em atividade no país.
ADHD Charity Challenges Channel 4 Documentary Claiming Condition Is 'Myth'
ADHD UK filed an Ofcom complaint against Channel 4's documentary claiming ADHD is a social construct, arguing the program contradicted its own evidence showing a featured boy improved on medication.
Army offers 4-day GTA VI pass to soldiers who reenlist for years
A U.S. Army battalion in Georgia is offering active duty soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI as a reenlistment incentive, targeting gamers with minimum two-year commitments.
USP e Marinha celebram 70 anos de parceria em inovação científica e tecnológica
USP e Marinha do Brasil celebram sete décadas de acordo de cooperação técnica que resultou em inovações como o primeiro computador brasileiro e ventiladores pulmonares durante a pandemia.
'Minicérebros' de laboratório funcionam por cinco anos e imitam desenvolvimento cerebral
Pesquisadores de Harvard desenvolvem 'minicérebros' em laboratório que sobrevivem por mais de cinco anos e replicam o desenvolvimento neural humano, abrindo novas possibilidades para estudar formação cerebral e doenças neurológicas.
Morte de professor negro de Cambridge reaviva debate sobre cobertura de tabloides britânicos
A morte de um professor negro de Cambridge, acusado de plágio, provoca debate sobre cobertura sensacionalista de tabloides britânicos e possível viés racial na imprensa.
Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Amid Plagiarism Controversy
Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor at the center of a plagiarism controversy, has been found dead, prompting widespread reflection on institutional accountability and the human toll of academic scandal.
Degree apprenticeships quadruple in demand as university costs soar
Competition for degree apprenticeships in England has quadrupled in three years as students seek alternatives to expensive university degrees, but available positions have halved, creating a highly competitive landscape.
DOJ Whistleblower Claims Politics Drove Ivy League Antisemitism Probes
A DOJ whistleblower claims the Trump administration predetermined outcomes in antisemitism investigations against Harvard, Brown, and Columbia, allegedly abusing the investigative process for political purposes.
Brainstem neurons emerge as new anxiety circuit player in mice study
Researchers using advanced genetic tools discovered that C1 neurons in the medulla promote anxiety-like behaviors in mice, adding another layer to the complex neural circuitry underlying anxiety.
BOC orders firearms inventory after Ateneo shooting linked to bureau-issued gun
Bureau of Customs Commissioner orders comprehensive firearms inventory and investigation after a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. One weapon used was a BOC-issued Glock pistol belonging to a district commander.
DGIST Develops Light-Controlled Neuron Switch for Brain Disorder Research
DGIST and Stanford researchers unveiled LATeNT, an optical platform using light to control synaptic signaling in neurons. The technology shows promise for treating neuropsychiatric disorders and regulating insulin secretion.
Kenyan entrepreneur wins German Africa Prize for feeding 660,000 schoolchildren
Wawira Njiru receives the German Africa Prize for Food4Education, her social enterprise that provides daily meals to over 660,000 Kenyan schoolchildren while supporting local farmers through sustainable supply chains.
Harvard settles for $53M over morgue manager's black-market body parts scheme
Harvard Medical School agreed to pay $53 million to families after a former morgue manager stole and sold donated cadaver parts on the black market between 2018-2021.
Cobra píton escapa de laboratório e causa incêndio em escola na Virgínia
Uma cobra píton escapou de seu recinto no laboratório de ciências da Forest Middle School na Virgínia, derrubou uma lâmpada de aquecimento e provocou um incêndio que danificou oito salas de aula, mas ninguém ficou ferido.
Harvard pagará US$ 53 milhões por escândalo de venda de restos humanos
Harvard aceita pagar indenização de US$ 53 milhões após ex-gerente de necrotério roubar e vender partes de corpos humanos doados para pesquisa científica, violando confiança de famílias de doadores.
Harvard to Pay $53M Over Body Parts Theft in Historic Settlement
Harvard University agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over the unauthorized theft and use of body parts, resolving a significant institutional accountability case.
Cobra píton escapa de laboratório e causa incêndio em escola nos EUA
Uma cobra píton escapou de seu recinto em laboratório de ciências nos EUA, derrubou lâmpada de aquecimento e provocou incêndio que danificou oito salas de aula. Ninguém ficou ferido e aulas retornarão conforme previsto.
Feria Internacional de Estudios en Japón llega por primera vez a la Universidad de Chile
La Universidad de Chile realizará el 26 de agosto la Feria Internacional de Estudios en Japón 2026, evento gratuito que reunirá universidades japonesas y organismos gubernamentales para informar sobre oportunidades de formación, investigación y movilidad académica.