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.
elDiario.es · Aug 12, 2026
El sonrojo es una respuesta fisiológica exclusivamente humana vinculada a la vergüenza, imposible de fingir voluntariamente, que representa una de las expresiones más sinceras del ser humano según expertos en neurociencia.
BBC News · Aug 12, 2026
A University of Reading master's student created the first entirely British chocolate bar since 1932 using Berkshire-grown cocoa, highlighting climate threats to global cocoa production.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Astronomers have discovered a previously unknown type of astrophysical object called a 'black hole star' that may explain mysterious red dots observed in the early universe.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
A UCL study finds that just 3 minutes of vigorous physical activity daily may reduce the risk of 13 different cancers, outperforming longer periods of light exercise in cancer prevention.
BBC News · Aug 12, 2026
BBC explains how UK apprenticeships work, covering pay rates (£8-£12.71/hour), qualification levels, and application procedures across different sectors and regions.
BBC News · Aug 12, 2026
English graduates now leave university with £47,500 in debt as tuition fees rise to £9,790 annually. While graduates earn significantly more than non-graduates, real wage growth has declined and repayment terms have extended, raising questions about long-term financial value.
BBC News · Aug 12, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of UK A-level students receive results on August 13, with guidance on appeals, resits, and university clearing processes available for those unhappy with grades.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Insta360 launches its X6 flagship 360-degree action camera featuring larger sensors in a compact design and 8K50p video capability, positioning it as more than a traditional 360 camera.
The Guardian · Aug 12, 2026
University of Reading researchers made a chocolate bar with 100% UK-grown ingredients for the first time since 1932, using cocoa cultivated in Berkshire to highlight climate threats to global cocoa production.
nature.com · Aug 12, 2026
Researchers developed SWCB-YOLO, an AI detector using morphology-aware supervision to identify wind turbine blade defects from drone imagery with 89% accuracy, improving maintenance efficiency in operational wind farms.
Down To Earth · Aug 12, 2026
Flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus infections are surging across US and Europe due to climate-driven warming waters, with a 20% mortality rate. Cases have increased eightfold in eastern US since 1988, spreading northward to New York and Baltic regions.
The Canberra Times · Aug 12, 2026
Professor Henry Brodaty presents evidence that 45% of dementia risk can be modified through lifestyle changes and early intervention, with potential savings in billions for Australia's health system.
Focus Taiwan · Aug 12, 2026
Second-generation students with Southeast Asian immigrant parents are enrolling in NCCU's Southeast Asian Languages department, reshaping perceptions of heritage language learning and challenging stereotypes about immigrant communities in Taiwan.
Fox News · Aug 12, 2026
Five 17-year-old friends from Grand Junction, Colorado died when their vehicle plunged off a cliff along Lookout Lane, with speed under investigation as a possible factor in the tragedy.
Education News Canada · Aug 12, 2026
University of Guelph researchers identify circadian rhythm gene variations as potential obesity risk indicators in children under six, revealing connections between sleep patterns and eating behavior.
Nature · Aug 12, 2026
Adipose-derived stem cells improved ovarian function in rats with diminished ovarian reserve by reducing oxidative stress and ferroptosis, with significant increases in key reproductive hormones.
NBC News · Aug 12, 2026
UNESCO reports 2.4 million Afghan girls remain barred from secondary education five years after Taliban takeover, reversing two decades of progress and making Afghanistan the only country with formal gender-based education bans.
nature.com · Aug 12, 2026
Study of 300 college students reveals physical exercise significantly reduces social anxiety, with over half the effect mediated through improved social adaptation and peer relationships.
Google News · Aug 12, 2026
Five years after the Taliban takeover, 2.4 million Afghan girls remain barred from secondary education, with personal accounts revealing the ongoing impact on women's lives and aspirations.
Hindustan Times · Aug 12, 2026
A neurologist highlights research suggesting that eliminating sugar during pregnancy and early childhood may lead to healthier brain aging decades later, offering potential long-term cognitive benefits.
News-Medical · Aug 12, 2026
Researchers at USC developed a stretchable catheter using liquid metal electronics to detect unstable arterial plaque through electrical measurements, potentially preventing heart attacks and strokes.
Correio Braziliense · Aug 12, 2026
Pesquisadores do MIT descobrem que ondas cerebrais alfa e beta organizam fisicamente neurônios no córtex para permitir pensamento flexível, sem reconstruir circuitos a cada nova tarefa.
Medical Xpress · Aug 11, 2026
Researchers identified measurable blood metabolite changes linked to air pollution exposure years before lung cancer diagnosis, offering potential for early detection biomarkers in non-smoking populations.
Estadão · Aug 11, 2026
Inteligência artificial está libertando professores de tarefas mecânicas de transmissão de conteúdo, permitindo que se reconectem com sua verdadeira vocação de inspirar e transformar alunos.