Cambridge Professor Denies Plagiarism Allegations in High-Profile Academic Row
Jason Arday, a prominent Cambridge professor and diversity advocate, denies plagiarism allegations amid scrutiny of his academic work and institutional practices.
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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.
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Insta360 Luna Ultra: Versatile gimbal camera excels, but $770 price tag limits appeal
Insta360's Luna Ultra is a versatile 8K gimbal camera excelling at vlogging and content creation, but its $770+ price tag limits appeal as DJI faces U.S. import restrictions.
Pesquisadores descobrem fóssil completo de Baurusuchus de 85 milhões de anos em São Paulo
Grupo de pesquisadores da UnB e Universidade de Fernandópolis descobriu um fóssil completo de Baurusuchus pachecoi datado de 85 milhões de anos, que integrará o acervo do Museu de Paleontologia local após análise e preparação.
IFMT abre inscrições para maior seletivo técnico da história com 3,8 mil vagas
Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso abre inscrições para o maior processo seletivo de cursos técnicos integrados ao ensino médio, com 3.815 vagas gratuitas distribuídas em 18 campi. Sinop oferece 140 oportunidades em três cursos.
PlayStation 5 Games Heavily Discounted Across Best Buy and PlayStation Store
PlayStation 5 games are experiencing significant discounts across multiple retailers, with Best Buy's back-to-school sale and PlayStation Store's summer promotion offering reductions up to 75% on physical and digital titles.
A Ton of Space Junk Falls to Earth Weekly, Raising Questions of Liability
Approximately one ton of space junk falls to Earth weekly, with flaming debris striking homes and farms. The incident raises urgent questions about responsibility and compensation for damage.
Florida program sparks student interest in virology and pandemic preparedness
Thirty Florida high school students participated in an immersive virology and pandemic preparedness program, gaining hands-on experience in research labs and public health agencies while exploring potential science careers.
Cem dias para o Enem: conheça os temas mais cobrados em cada disciplina
Com cem dias para o Enem 2026, análise dos temas historicamente mais cobrados em cada disciplina orienta estratégia de estudo para candidatos.
UVA researcher secures $2.1M NIH grant to develop lab tissue models reducing animal testing
UVA researcher receives $2.1M NIH grant to develop hydrogel-based tissue models that could improve drug testing, disease understanding, and reduce animal testing reliance.
Rice researchers discover altermagnetism in ultrathin ruthenium dioxide films
Rice University researchers discovered altermagnetism in ultrathin ruthenium dioxide films, potentially enabling advances in computer RAM and miniaturization through strain-induced magnetic properties.
Regular Daily Routines Linked to Less Pain and Depression in Older Adults
Research shows maintaining consistent daily schedules—regular wake times, meals, and sleep—reduces pain and depression in older adults, independent of sleep quality. The effect stems from strengthening the body's internal clock.
Property guardianship offers cheap rent but comes with precarious rights
UK property guardianship is expanding as cost-of-living pressures drive people to live in vacant buildings for 30-50% cheaper rent, though guardians face significantly fewer legal protections than standard tenants.
Professores descobrem técnicas para identificar uso de IA em trabalhos escolares
Educadores desenvolvem estratégias para identificar quando alunos usam inteligência artificial em tarefas escolares, desde análise de estilo textual até conversas diretas, enquanto debem equilibrar detecção com uso pedagógico responsável.
Neurocientista formado pela USP de Ribeirão Preto é eleito um dos mais promissores do mundo
Kauê Costa, neurocientista mestre pela USP de Ribeirão Preto, foi selecionado pela Scientific American como um dos 28 cientistas mais promissores de 2026, atuando como professor na Universidade de Birmingham.
Benício Huck aprovado no Insper: conheça a estrutura de ponta da faculdade
Benício Huck, filho do meio de Luciano Huck e Angélica, foi aprovado no Insper, uma das instituições de ensino superior mais concorridas do Brasil. A faculdade oferece infraestrutura de ponta com laboratórios de robótica, realidade virtual e impressoras 3D.
Pesquisa de doutorado propõe modelo sustentável para gestão da Festa de Romaria
Pesquisadora da UFU desenvolve modelo de governança colaborativa para a Festa de Nossa Senhora da Abadia em Romaria, propondo quatro pilares de sustentabilidade incluindo dimensão simbólico-religiosa.
Oprah Winfrey to Close South Africa Leadership Academy for Girls in 2027
Oprah Winfrey announced the closure of her $40 million Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa in 2027 after 20 years of operation serving disadvantaged girls.
Measles case sparks public health alert across Palmerston North and Wellington
Health officials are investigating a measles case in Palmerston North with unknown source. The infected person visited multiple public venues during potentially infectious period, prompting contact tracing efforts.
Tacloban shooting victims' families receive free housing from NHA
The National Housing Authority awarded free housing units to families of three students killed in a June 2026 school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, as part of presidential relief efforts.
AI-Designed Gene Editors Achieve 36x Efficiency Boost, Advancing Genetic Disease Treatment
South Korean researchers developed OpenABE, an AI-designed base editor refined through protein engineering, achieving 36x greater efficiency than previous models with reduced off-target effects, advancing safer genetic disease treatments.
Body fat percentage outperforms BMI as predictor of male fertility
A Danish study of over 1,000 men finds body fat percentage is a stronger predictor of reproductive health than BMI, with higher body fat linked to lower sperm counts even among men with normal weight.
Teacher struck off after sexual relationship with student and widespread misconduct
A New Zealand teacher has been permanently deregistered after a tribunal found her guilty of sexual relations with a student and multiple serious misconduct violations including helping students cheat and providing cigarettes to minors.
Jackson backs Obama on isolating students of color at elite colleges
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson agreed with Michelle Obama's criticism that elite colleges harm students of color by spreading them thinly across campus, citing her own positive experience in Harvard's sizable Black community.
AP Investigation Uncovers 'Devastating' Sexual Misconduct Reports at Epstein-Backed School
An investigation has uncovered extensive reports of sexual misconduct at a school supported by Jeffrey Epstein, revealing systemic abuse patterns at the institution.