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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.
Ancient Gulf Stream shift offers climate warning as ocean currents show vulnerability to abrupt change
Research reveals the Gulf Stream shifted northward 12,900 years ago during a cold snap, providing direct evidence of how ocean currents respond to abrupt clima…
HighPeriod pain and heavy bleeding linked to lower GCSE results and school absences
UK study of 2,698 teenagers finds heavy menstrual bleeding linked to 1.7 additional school absences and one grade lower in GCSEs, while menstrual pain causes 1…
HighLaser-Steered 'Metajets' Demonstrate 3D Light-Powered Propulsion Breakthrough
Texas A&M researchers demonstrated 3D control of microscopic devices using laser-powered metajets, a breakthrough that could eventually enable fuel-free inters…
HighIFPI abre 300 vagas para Licenciatura em Matemática a distância em seis municípios
Brazil's Federal Institute of Piauí opens enrollment for 300 free Mathematics teaching degree positions across six municipalities via distance learning, accept…
HighSimulations suggest Neanderthals and modern humans rarely met on Iberian Peninsula
University of Cologne researchers used advanced simulation modeling to explore potential encounters between Neanderthals and anatomically modern humans on the…
HighFootball recruit accidentally uses baseball hat in college commitment ceremony
A high school football recruit accidentally used a St. Louis Cardinals baseball hat instead of a Louisville Cardinals football hat during his college commitmen…
HighOncologist's new book reveals ice cream may lower diabetes risk, urges moderation
Oncologist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel highlights a Harvard study showing ice cream consumption correlates with lower type 2 diabetes risk, advocating moderate dairy i…
MediumScientists Scale Up Twisted Oxide Materials for Next-Generation Electronics
Researchers have developed a method to create large-area twisted oxide materials with precisely controlled atomic layer alignment, potentially advancing twistr…
HighScotland's World Cup return ignites 28-year national fever
Scotland gripped by World Cup fever ahead of first men's tournament in 28 years, with nationwide excitement evident from merchandise sales to school watch part…
HighMadrid's PAU Spanish exam opens with existential question: how do you want to be remembered?
Madrid's 2026 PAU Spanish language exam opens with a philosophical question asking students how they'd like to be remembered after death, sparking debate about…
HighLegarda demands real funding for education laws, warns against empty promises
Senator Loren Legarda called for real funding to back education laws, warning that announcements without resources create false hopes. She cited funding shortf…
HighCircadian Genes Linked to Childhood Obesity Risk in First Study of Young Children
University of Guelph researchers identify circadian rhythm gene variations as potential obesity risk indicators in children under six, revealing connections be…
High14 arrested in Penn State cocaine trafficking ring linked to fraternity hazing rituals
Fourteen current and former Penn State students face drug trafficking charges linked to two fraternities, with allegations including cocaine distribution and h…
HighIA decifra sequência de DNA presente em 60% dos genes humanos
Pesquisadores da UC San Diego usaram inteligência artificial para identificar o padrão Inr, uma sequência de DNA presente em aproximadamente 60% das regiões hu…
HighSEC sues LSU over recruitment of former NFL players to college roster
The Southeastern Conference is suing LSU, alleging the university deliberately recruited professional football players for its college team, escalating debate…
HighPaternal sperm epigenetics emerge as key factor in early pregnancy loss
Texas A&M researchers are investigating how paternal epigenetic changes in sperm may contribute to early pregnancy loss, using cattle models to understand mech…
HighFive Italian divers die in high-risk Maldives cave exploration at dangerous depth
Five Italian divers, including a university professor and her daughter, died while attempting to explore deep submarine caves at 50 meters depth in Vaavu Atol,…
HighReese Witherspoon Passes 'Pink Torch' to Lexi Minetree in Emotional Legally Blonde Moment
Reese Witherspoon emotionally passed the iconic Elle Woods role to Lexi Minetree at a Legally Blonde 25th anniversary celebration, praising the newcomer's tale…
HighUndefeated lacrosse team forfeits state semifinal after nine players ruled ineligible over fake cigars
Ipswich High School's undefeated lacrosse team forfeited its state semifinal after nine players were ruled ineligible for a graduation photo with tobacco-free…
HighLos millennials envejecen biológicamente más rápido que sus padres, según estudio
Un estudio de Nature Medicine vincula el envejecimiento biológico acelerado en millennials y generación Z con mayor riesgo de cánceres tempranos, detectando se…
HighKAUST Opens Fully Funded Microelectronics Winter Camp for Global Students
KAUST invites applications for a fully funded six-week microelectronics research internship (Jan-Feb 2027) for undergraduate and master's students, with deadli…
HighChina-ASEAN Alliance for Lifelong Learning Officially Launched
China and ASEAN nations inaugurated a multilateral alliance for lifelong learning, establishing the region's first permanent platform for educational collabora…
MediumOpposition Leader Gandhi Backs Maharashtra Student Protests Over Exam Irregularities
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi backs Maharashtra students protesting alleged paper leaks in state recruitment exams, criticizing the BJP government for systemi…
HighChilean Study Identifies 16 New Toxic Plant Species for Public Health Registry
A University of Chile chemistry student identified 16 native and endemic plant species with sufficient toxicity evidence to warrant addition to Chile's officia…
HighAmbroxol potencia tetraciclinas contra Klebsiella pneumoniae multirresistente
Un mucolítico llamado ambroxol descompone biopelículas de Klebsiella pneumoniae multirresistente, mejorando significativamente la efectividad de tetraciclinas…
HighStudy reveals 1 in 15 men carry sperm mutations that could harm offspring
Researchers identify mutations in sperm that can cause disease in offspring, finding one in 15 men carry potentially harmful mutations. A new detection method…
High8,500 daily steps key to preventing weight regain after dieting
Research analyzing 14 studies involving 3,758 people found that maintaining approximately 8,500 daily steps is critical for preventing weight regain after diet…
HighIndonesian researcher caught using fake identities, AI-generated data at major conference
An Indonesian researcher used false identities and AI-generated data at a major international medical conference, sparking concerns about academic ethics and I…
HighCambridge 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 practic…
HighNovo modelo matemático revela como o calor atravessa o gelo marinho
Investigadores desenvolveram um modelo matemático que explica como o calor se transfere através do gelo marinho, potencialmente melhorando a precisão das previ…
HighUFRJ abre concurso com ~120 vagas para técnicos e profissionais
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is expected to release a public recruitment exam notice within days, with approximately 120 positions across admini…
MediumCollagen peptides show promise for protecting female runners' bones
A new study finds collagen peptides improve bone turnover in female runners, addressing elevated risk of stress injuries from intense training combined with in…
MediumPhiladelphia polo program transforms at-risk youth through equestrian training
Work to Ride, a Philadelphia program, teaches disadvantaged youth polo in exchange for stable work, offering life-changing opportunities and mentorship to chil…
HighAmerican student found dead in Japan after 72-hour search involving 100+ police
Auburn University student James Higginbotham, 20, was found dead in forested mountains near Kyoto after disappearing during family vacation. A 72-hour police s…
HighHarvard researcher challenges running culture, argues humans evolved for rest
A Harvard professor argues humans evolved for energy conservation and walking, not running, suggesting moderate activity and rest align better with our biology…
MediumTeen entrepreneur Yadegari turns rejection into millions with Flow wellness device
Zach Yadegari, a teenage entrepreneur rejected by Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, has built a multi-million dollar tech empire selling apps and now launching Flow…
HighHarvard researchers identify how stress hormone shapes brain development
Harvard researchers discovered how cortisol regulates the closure of critical periods of brain plasticity in childhood, with implications for understanding neu…
HighSchool Security Reinforced After Student Report; Investigation Yields Limited Evidence
A student's report triggered a judicial investigation and police security reinforcement at schools in Río Negro. Despite camera analysis and witness searches,…
MediumUniversity of Waterloo develops real-time sensor to detect ICU brain infections early
University of Waterloo researchers developed NeuroSense, a bedside monitoring system that continuously detects brain fluid infections in ICU patients, potentia…
HighEstudio internacional: los hombres se infectan más de TB, pero no enferman más
Investigación de UCL con 22.000 personas en 14 países revela que los hombres contraen más tuberculosis por mayor exposición a la bacteria, no por susceptibilid…
HighSchool secretary arrested for sexual contact with students in Indiana
A 31-year-old school secretary in Indiana was arrested after being caught with an 18-year-old student by her husband. Investigations revealed she also had sexu…
MediumAI Model Detects Wind Turbine Blade Cracks with 89% Accuracy Using Drone Imagery
Researchers developed SWCB-YOLO, an AI detector using morphology-aware supervision to identify wind turbine blade defects from drone imagery with 89% accuracy,…
HighModel predicts which Red Sea fish will invade Mediterranean next
Tel Aviv University researchers developed a statistical model predicting which Red Sea fish species will invade the Mediterranean next, identifying coral reef…
HighImmune biomarkers could identify trauma patients at risk of prolonged ICU stays
Researchers identified distinct immune biomarkers that could predict which trauma patients will develop chronic critical illness, potentially enabling earlier…
HighEmotional Volatility Drives Engagement but Tanks Livestream Sales
Research from QUT reveals that influencers' frequent emotional shifts during livestreams increase engagement metrics but significantly reduce product sales, wi…
HighLei municipal reconhece raças de aves da Uesb como patrimônio genético de Itapetinga
Itapetinga reconheceu oficialmente quatro raças de aves estudadas pela Uesb como patrimônio genético, histórico e cultural, validando duas décadas de pesquisa…
HighGermany considers sweeping minijob reform that could reshape work for millions
Germany's government plans to reform its minijob system by raising employer taxes from 2% to 5% and eliminating pension contribution opt-outs, affecting nearly…
HighElle prequel trailer showcases Lexi Minetree as worthy Elle Woods successor
Amazon Prime's Legally Blonde prequel series Elle drops its trailer, introducing Lexi Minetree as young Elle Woods. The show explores Elle's backstory before h…
HighBrad Pitt's Face Blindness Affects 1 in 33 People, Study Shows
Brad Pitt revealed he has prosopagnosia, a neurological condition affecting facial recognition in 1 of 33 people. The disorder stems from brain processing issu…
HighCollege Student's Retracted Paper Becomes Foundation for Stronger Research
A college student retracted her published paper, framing the action as a constructive step toward conducting more rigorous research. The retraction demonstrate…
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