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.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
Apple has extended its 2026 back-to-school promotion until September 24, offering discounts on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and Apple Watches. The extended timeline allows families additional time to take advantage of student savings.
The New York Times · Aug 11, 2026
University of Michigan will implement pass-fail grading for first-semester students to reduce academic anxiety and encourage exploration of diverse coursework without fear of grade penalties.
Anchorage Daily News · Aug 11, 2026
UNESCO reports 2.4 million Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education five years after Taliban takeover, reversing two decades of progress despite international appeals for restoration of educational rights.
Google News · Aug 11, 2026
University of Michigan will implement pass/fail grading for first-semester students to address mental health concerns, a policy drawing both support and criticism from stakeholders.
sampi.net.br · Aug 11, 2026
Falha no envio de cartões-resposta pela Escola Estadual Professor Vicente Minicucci impediu medalhista de ouro da Obmep de participar da segunda fase, colocando em risco sua bolsa de pesquisa do CNPq.
JNS.org · Aug 11, 2026
Israeli scientists developed a blood test detecting lung cancer via chemical DNA fingerprints without sequencing, achieving 93% sensitivity at lower cost than existing liquid biopsies.
Australian Manufacturing · Aug 11, 2026
MIT researchers developed ShiftLens, a 3D-printing system that creates mechanically interactive objects with changing surface appearances without electronics, enabling flexible manufacturing of warning signs and packaging.
Mirage News · Aug 11, 2026
Australian pharmacists are increasingly providing pre-travel healthcare services including prescriptions for UTIs, contraception, and vaccinations, reducing GP burden and improving healthcare access as Australians prepare for overseas trips.
nature.com · Aug 11, 2026
Researchers developed a multimodal deep learning system combining facial, vocal, and physiological signals to detect burnout in foreign language teachers with 85.6% accuracy, paired with personalized interventions reducing burnout by up to 51%.
Folha de S.Paulo · Aug 11, 2026
Economista Dorothea Werneck, única mulher ministra do Trabalho no Brasil, analisa desempenho de quatro presidentes pelos critérios de capacidade técnica, executiva e política em entrevista à Folha.
BBC News · Aug 11, 2026
Dr Amanda Cole, a Cambridge University assistant professor, is publicly disclosing her Tourette's syndrome diagnosis to challenge stigma and encourage others to live openly with neurodevelopmental conditions.
BBC News · Aug 11, 2026
Disabled campaigners warn that official heatwave safety advice overlooks their specific challenges, from overheating wheelchairs to guide dog welfare, turning uncomfortable conditions into life-threatening situations.
The New York Times · Aug 10, 2026
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor appointed in 2023, resigned after the university launched an investigation into his academic qualifications, raising questions about institutional vetting processes.
iProfesional · Aug 10, 2026
Investigaciones demuestran que el 80% de la longevidad depende de hábitos diarios, no de genética. Entre los 40 y 60 años, ejercicio, alimentación mediterránea, sueño regular y relaciones sociales son determinantes para prevenir enfermedades crónicas.
sampi.net.br · Aug 10, 2026
O primeiro porco clonado do Brasil morreu aos quase quatro meses em Piracicaba, após cumprir objetivos de pesquisa da USP sobre transplante de órgãos suínos em humanos.
Observador · Aug 10, 2026
Investigador explica que o eclipse de quarta-feira terá menor impacto nos animais por ocorrer ao final da tarde. Alerta especial para crianças, que correm maior risco ao observar o fenômeno.
Google News · Aug 10, 2026
Cambridge professor Jason Arday has resigned following accusations of plagiarism in his memoir, triggering a broader scandal about academic integrity and institutional accountability in British higher education.
Google News · Aug 10, 2026
A college student retracted her published paper, framing the action as a constructive step toward conducting more rigorous research. The retraction demonstrates academic integrity and commitment to research quality.
Fortune · Aug 10, 2026
A Harvard-led study of 14 million patents shows Chinese universities file critical technology patents at 8x the U.S. rate, signaling a structural shift in global innovation leadership as American research funding faces cuts.
Newswise · Aug 10, 2026
Adelaide University launches a five-year research program funded by NHMRC to develop targeted therapies for chronic visceral pain affecting conditions like IBS, IBD, and endometriosis by interrupting pain signals before reaching the brain.
MiNDFOOD · Aug 10, 2026
University of Toronto research finds full-fat dairy consumption shows no negative health impacts and may offer benefits including improved blood pressure and nutrient intake, challenging decades of low-fat dietary guidance.
G1 · Aug 10, 2026
Pernambuco oferece 842 vagas em concursos públicos e seleções simplificadas com salários até R$ 15,1 mil para candidatos de todos os níveis de escolaridade em municípios do Grande Recife, Agreste e Sertão.
Fox News · Aug 10, 2026
A Kentucky middle school teacher was arrested Friday under a newly enacted anti-grooming law after allegations of an improper relationship with a student emerged.
CPG Click Petróleo e Gás · Aug 10, 2026
Monique Howe, que aos 15 anos entregava salário de pizzaria para ajudar a família, concluiu mestrado em Matemática em 2026 e foi aceita para doutorado na UC Santa Cruz.