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.
Cuba's government has suspended entrance exams for higher education due to worsening energy blockade conditions, instead using student academic averages for admission to over 32,000 available university positions.
Washington County School Board member Keith Ervin faces assault charges following allegations he hugged a teen student and made inappropriate comments about her appearance.
Stanford researchers discovered neutrophils produce C4A protein, connecting immune system activity to schizophrenia risk. The finding links genetic factors, immune markers, and brain changes in the disorder.
Rutgers researchers developed a method to measure pain objectively by tracking subtle facial micromovements and heart rate variability, potentially improving assessment for patients unable to communicate their symptoms.
University experts address five common misconceptions about flu vaccines, confirming they are safe, effective, and cannot cause flu infection despite common side effects.
Health experts highlight the importance of daily walking and step counts for maintaining cardiovascular health, bone strength, and weight management, with brisk walking recommended as an accessible alternative to running.
Research demonstrates methylene blue protects hair follicle stem cells from oxidative stress and enhances regeneration through β-catenin signaling activation, with potential applications for age-related hair loss.
Researchers developed a heat-and-pressure fusion process that transforms natural silk into ultra-strong biocompatible material rivaling Kevlar, with potential applications in medical implants and advanced communications.
UK study of 3,500+ adults finds weekly artistic activities associated with 4% slower biological aging rates, measured through epigenetic markers similar to exercise benefits.
New research shows theropod dinosaurs evolved tiny arms due to developing powerful skulls and jaws for hunting large prey, not simply as a byproduct of body size increases.
Scientists discovered that water in living horsetail plants exhibits the most extreme oxygen isotope signature ever measured on Earth, challenging assumptions about how plants record evaporation and climate history.
College graduates are actively booing speakers promoting AI at commencement ceremonies, signaling generational skepticism about artificial intelligence's impact on their futures and job prospects.
Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense abre processo seletivo para uma vaga de professor substituto de Biologia em Jaguarão com remuneração inicial superior a R$ 8 mil e benefícios.
Five states are suing to overturn a federal rule restricting student loans for graduate healthcare degrees including nursing and physical therapy, citing workforce and access concerns.
Instituto Federal Farroupilha abre processo seletivo simplificado para 1 vaga de professor substituto em Matemática no campus Panambi, com remuneração de até R$ 8.340,33 e inscrições até 28 de maio de 2026.
A University of Sydney study warns climate change could quadruple homelessness in Australia within ten years and make housing 45% less affordable, with generic housing policies potentially worsening social inequality without climate considerations.
A global meta-analysis of 80 studies across 133 species finds urban animals exhibit heightened boldness, aggression, and risk-taking compared to rural populations, raising concerns about human-wildlife conflict and disease transmission.
Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after one allegedly trespassed into a macaque enclosure at a zoo to deliver a toy to Punch, a viral monkey famous for bonding with a stuffed orangutan.
MIT physicists developed a method to detect dark matter signatures in gravitational waves from black hole mergers. Analysis of LIGO data identified one signal potentially carrying dark matter imprints, offering a new tool for probing the universe's greatest mystery.
Japanese researchers used high-speed AFM to visualize how Afamin protein stabilizes and transports Wnt3a through a hydrophobic pocket, revealing dynamic structural changes essential for lipid-modified signaling molecules.
A trans high school athlete's track dominance in California has reignited debate over transgender sports participation, with female competitors criticizing CIF's shared podium rule as insufficient.
José Mourinho is reportedly close to leaving Benfica for Real Madrid on a two-year deal, despite claiming 99% certainty of staying just days ago. The move comes as Real Madrid prepares for internal elections.
Portugal's ALGARVE 2030 program allocates €1.7 million from EU funds to support 13 technical higher education courses at University of Algarve, benefiting 549 students and aligning with regional strategic priorities.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed by University of Arizona graduates when discussing AI, reflecting widespread student anxiety about the technology's impact on future job prospects and career opportunities.
