Cultural engagement linked to slower biological aging, research suggests
Research from UCL finds that arts and cultural engagement, including museum visits, is associated with reduced cellular aging and slower biological aging processes.
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Hebrew University reveals gut stem cells mount active defense against Salmonella
Hebrew University research reveals intestinal stem cells actively defend against Salmonella by differentiating into antimicrobial cells, offering insights into both foodborne illness resistance and inflammatory bowel disease.
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS hybrid hits fourth-fastest 0-100km/h time in publication history
The 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, featuring a new hybrid powertrain with electric turbo, achieved a 3.07-second 0-100km/h sprint time, ranking fourth fastest in The Citizen's testing history.
150,000+ ZWILLING Electric Kettles Recalled Over Burn Hazard
Over 150,000 ZWILLING electric kettles are being recalled due to handles separating and causing hot water spills, with at least one second-degree burn reported among 163 incidents.
Shaq Trolls Barkley at LSU Graduation with Degree Name Card Prank
Shaquille O'Neal completed his Master of Liberal Arts at LSU and used his graduation ceremony to publicly troll Charles Barkley by modifying his name card during the proceedings.
Five Italian divers die in Maldives cave exploration tragedy
Five Italian divers, including a University of Genoa ecology professor, died during a cave exploration at 50 meters depth in Maldives' Vaavu Atoll. A rescue diver also perished during search operations.
7-Year-Old Prodigy Attends University Chemistry Classes After Perfect Exam Scores
Theodore Kwan, a 7-year-old from Singapore, attends university chemistry lectures after achieving perfect scores on advanced exams, demonstrating exceptional academic abilities far beyond his age group.
BBC's 'Two Weeks in August' explores fractured friendships and modern pressures on a Greek island
New BBC drama Two Weeks in August follows university friends reuniting on a Greek island where marriage, mental health struggles, and hidden tensions threaten their relationships, blending dark comedy with Greek mythology.
Renda familiar altera caminhos neurais que crianças usam para resolver problemas
University of Pennsylvania neuroscientists found that children from different income levels use distinct brain regions to solve identical problems, adapting neural pathways to their socioeconomic environment rather than differing in capability.
Cornell AI System Exposes Gaps Between What People Say They Value and What They Choose
Cornell University researchers developed an AI tool that identifies inconsistencies between declared preferences and actual decisions, improving transparency and fairness in complex decision-making processes.
Princeton ends 133-year honor system, returns to exam proctoring amid AI cheating surge
Princeton University will implement in-person exam proctoring starting July 2026, ending a 133-year-old honor system due to widespread AI-enabled academic fraud that students are reluctant to report.
Dark Matter May Have Left Fingerprint in Gravitational Waves, Scientists Suggest
Scientists report a tentative dark matter signal detected accidentally in LIGO gravitational wave data, potentially offering a new detection method after decades of unsuccessful traditional searches.
Rare Neural Connections Unlock Fruit Fly's Split-Second Escape Blueprint
Florida Atlantic University researchers mapped fruit fly neural circuits to discover that rare axo-axonic synapses form a decentralized network enabling split-second escape behaviors, with implications for understanding rapid decision-making across species.
Extremadura tightens exam proctoring against AI cheating without frequency detectors
Extremadura's university entrance exam (PAU) will intensify classroom surveillance to prevent AI-assisted cheating but won't deploy frequency detectors, unlike four other Spanish regions. Officials acknowledge evolving technology makes detection increasingly difficult.
Scientists unlock mystery of underwater 'brake zones' that halt earthquakes
Researchers identified how underwater fault zones act as natural brakes to stop earthquakes from escalating, using seawater-filled rock fractures that seize up during major tremors.
Scientists unlock earthquake 'brakes' in Pacific fault system near Ecuador
Researchers have identified hidden mechanisms that act as 'brakes' on a mysterious underwater fault near Ecuador, potentially unlocking secrets to understanding and predicting massive earthquakes.
Hantavirus cases in NY and Illinois unrelated to cruise ship outbreak
A suspected hantavirus case at a New York high school and a possible case in Illinois are under investigation, with health officials confirming no connection to a separate cruise ship outbreak.
Sole survivor's last-minute decision spares her from Maldives diving tragedy that kills five
Five Italian researchers died in a submarine cave diving accident in the Maldives at 50 meters depth. A student survivor who withdrew minutes before the dive is key to understanding what happened.
Scientists attempt unprecedented cloning of Brazil's fourth-largest araucaria tree
Brazilian researchers are attempting to clone a 44-meter araucaria tree that fell in Caçador, collecting viable genetic material to preserve rare characteristics of height and longevity from the country's fourth-largest specimen.
PhD Student Dies by Suicide After Boyfriend Threatens to Leak Private Images
A 26-year-old PhD student in Madhya Pradesh died by suicide after being allegedly sexually assaulted, blackmailed with intimate videos, and threatened by her boyfriend. Police have launched an investigation based on her suicide note detailing the harassment.
Wema Bank launches Season Five of 5for5 rewards scheme with ₦170m pool
Wema Bank unveiled Season Five of its 5for5 Reward Scheme running May-December 2026 with ₦170 million in rewards to promote digital banking adoption and financial inclusion across Nigeria.
Microsoft AI scientist joins China's Tongji amid 89% plunge in US AI talent migration
Microsoft's former head of generative AI Li Hongzhi has joined Shanghai's Tongji University as a distinguished professor, exemplifying a broader 89% decline in AI scholar migration to the US since 2017.
Chile expands HIV testing on university campuses as cases surge among young adults
Chile's health authority deployed rapid HIV testing operations across La Serena universities targeting young adults aged 20-29, responding to rising infection rates in this demographic.
No Andes hantavirus cases confirmed in US; cruise ship passengers monitored
The CDC confirmed no Andes hantavirus cases in the U.S. as 16 cruise ship passengers remain under monitoring in Nebraska. A New York high school student's suspected local case is unrelated to the outbreak.