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.
African education ministers have committed to establishing school leadership as a distinct, specialized profession with dedicated standards and training, marking a significant policy shift across the continent.
International researchers analyzing zircon crystals from Western Australia's Pilbara region found evidence that plate subduction existed 3.5 billion years ago, reshaping understanding of how Earth's ancient continents formed.
Researchers discovered that language change follows statistical patterns similar to magnetic physics, explaining how regional words spread across populations without external promotion.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout, 18, has become the fastest teenager in the 200m after being discovered by coach Di Sheppard six years ago, breaking world records and securing a $4M Adidas deal.
Research shows retailers hiding prices until checkout can boost sales by leveraging shoppers' price expectations. The effect depends on whether customers expect premium or budget pricing.
Professor Brian Cox examines fundamental patterns in nature from snowflakes to black holes in his new show Emergence, emphasizing how scientific inquiry begins with acknowledging what we don't know.
Independent journalist Mateo Pérez Rueda, 25, was found dead days after disappearing in Antioquia while investigating organized crime and armed groups. President Petro attributed the killing to a dissident FARC faction member.
Regent University held its 46th Commencement ceremony, conferring degrees to 2,316 graduates from all 50 states and 20 countries. The event featured keynote speaker Anastasios Kamoutsas, Florida's Commissioner of Education, who emphasized faith-driven leadership and service.
NYC public schools are projected to lose 153,000 students by 2034-35, dropping to 721,251 enrollees as population exodus, falling birthrates, and aging demographics reshape the city's education landscape.
University of Minnesota researchers discovered a method to control metallic properties by manipulating atomic-level interactions at material boundaries, potentially enabling faster, more efficient electronics.
Research analyzing 14 studies involving 3,758 people found that maintaining approximately 8,500 daily steps is critical for preventing weight regain after dieting, with participants sustaining 70% of weight loss when combining exercise with calorie reduction.
A viral moment from Tony Danza's 2005 daytime talk show resurfaced as the 21st anniversary of his barrel-roll go-kart crash with NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace was commemorated.
Texas A&M researchers successfully triggered toe regeneration in mice using two signaling proteins, suggesting mammals may possess dormant regenerative abilities previously thought impossible.
A Brazilian public school student created an AI tool to help classmates with ADHD overcome classroom difficulties in Rio Grande do Sul, demonstrating innovative educational technology solutions.
Johns Hopkins researchers identified how Bacteroides fragilis toxin binds to claudin-4 receptor to damage colon cells and trigger cancer, opening new therapeutic avenues.
Harvard researchers developed 3D-printed artificial muscle filaments using liquid crystal elastomers that bend, twist, and contract in response to temperature changes, with potential applications in soft robotics and biomedical devices.
Researchers reveal flaviviruses use NS1 protein in infected human blood to suppress mosquito immune defenses by hijacking miRNA processing, enabling viral replication in vectors.
Researchers discovered that primary cilia, long-overlooked cellular structures, play crucial roles in brain development and may explain how ciliopathies cause neurological abnormalities, opening new therapeutic pathways.
Hacking group ShinyHunters breached Canvas, an academic software used by 9,000 institutions globally, causing widespread exam cancellations and data theft threats across universities in the US, Canada, and Australia.
UC Davis researchers have mapped the structure of tubulin cofactor proteins that malfunction in rare genetic disorders affecting infant brain development, potentially enabling new treatments and faster diagnosis.
Rutgers researchers identified a brain region that controls the intensity of autonomic stress responses, potentially opening new treatment pathways for Parkinson's disease and alcohol use disorder.
An Oklahoma high school principal tackled an armed former student and prevented a potential mass shooting, sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg in the process. He was honored for his heroic actions at an NBA playoff game.
A MacEwan University study found that inaudible low-frequency sound waves below human hearing threshold cause measurable stress responses, irritability, and mood changes within minutes of exposure.
Ancient butcher tools from a 146,000-year-old Chinese site reveal Ice Age humans possessed sophisticated stone-working techniques, contradicting long-held assumptions about technological development in eastern Asia.
