Education
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.
Researchers harness light-activated proteins for quantum sensing and radio wave control
Researchers have successfully demonstrated quantum sensing capabilities in light-activated proteins, enabling potential biosensing applications directly within…
HighSix expert tips to ease children's return to school this September
Parenting experts share six strategies to reduce stress during back-to-school season, including consistent routines, calendar planning, and listening to childr…
HighRegular 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 qu…
HighKincardine music teacher wins Canadian Teacher award for innovative coding-music program
Turner Ruetz from St. Anthony's school in Kincardine won the Canadian Teacher award for guiding students through a YVIP Coding and Music competition, earning $…
HighSupreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in female sports
The US Supreme Court upheld state bans prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in female school and college sports, marking a significant legal victory…
HighCRISPR screen maps 331 genes essential for brain development, identifies new disorder
Researchers used genome-wide CRISPR screening to identify 331 genes required for brain development, discovering PEDS1 as a cause of a previously unknown neurod…
HighEarly visual experience reshapes retinal cells, challenging decades of neuroscience dogma
Zebrafish study reveals retinal cells undergo experience-dependent plasticity during early development, challenging the long-held belief that only downstream v…
HighIFC-SC abre seleção para professor substituto de sociologia em Camboriú
Instituto Federal de Educação Catarinense abre processo seletivo simplificado para 1 vaga de Professor Substituto de Sociologia no campus Camboriú, com remuner…
HighArgentine flight instructor dies after jumping from plane, student pilot lands safely
An Argentine flight instructor jumped to his death mid-flight, forcing his 22-year-old student pilot to land the plane solo. The student successfully landed th…
HighManaging Uncle's Cognitive Decline: Expert Advice on Family Care and Genetic Risk
A mother seeks advice on managing her uncle's cognitive decline while living in her parents' home, raising concerns about family stress and genetic risk. Exper…
HighDapagliflozina muestra efecto ocho veces mayor contra insuficiencia cardíaca en portadores de variantes genéticas
Un análisis de 12.000 personas con diabetes tipo 2 encontró que la dapagliflozina reduce significativamente más las hospitalizaciones por insuficiencia cardíac…
HighCruzar las piernas no causa várices, pero sí puede afectar la circulación
Cruzar las piernas no causa directamente várices, pero mantener esta postura prolongadamente puede afectar la circulación y elevar temporalmente la presión art…
HighEstudo revela mecanismo imunológico entre vírus Epstein-Barr e esclerose múltipla
Novo estudo esclarece os mecanismos imunológicos que ligam a infeção pelo vírus Epstein-Barr ao risco aumentado de esclerose múltipla, fornecendo dados cruciai…
High24 UK universities at insolvency risk, MPs warn of student protection gap
An Education Select Committee report warns 24 English universities risk insolvency within 12 months, with MPs calling for urgent government protection protocol…
HighBelgian Princess Elisabeth graduates from Harvard without using royal title
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium completed her Harvard education and chose not to use her royal title during graduation ceremonies, reflecting a modern approach t…
MediumTeen killed, four wounded in shooting outside Philadelphia high school
A 14-year-old student was killed and four others wounded in a shooting at Roxborough High School in Philadelphia when two armed men fired at least 70 rounds at…
HighSchool Gardens Boost Vegetable Consumption in Low-Income Students
UT Austin researchers found that school gardens combined with nutrition classes increased vegetable consumption by half a serving daily among elementary studen…
HighBrisbane teen wins Apple's global coding challenge with emotion-management app
Year 9 student Martina Recabarren from Brisbane won Apple's 2026 Swift Student Challenge for her app Calm Corner, designed to help primary students manage emot…
HighIA em tempo real remove tumor cerebral e preserva visão em cirurgia inédita em Londres
Hospital de Londres realizou cirurgia com IA em tempo real para remover tumor na hipófise, preservando a visão do paciente. Ferramenta analisou imagens do proc…
HighTuring's Lost Story Reveals 'Playful, Funny' Side Beyond Hollywood Myth
Cambridge scholar Sarah Dillon has transcribed a previously overlooked short story by Alan Turing, revealing a witty, sexually liberated man contrary to popula…
HighInquest Opens Into Death of Cambridge Professor Jason Arday
An inquest has begun into the death of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor whose career was marked by plagiarism accusations and debates over…
MediumBlack hole winds may explain why giant galaxies have fewer stars than expected
Astronomers using NASA's XRISM observatory found evidence that supermassive black holes unleash powerful winds that strip away gas needed for star formation, e…
HighBlack hole shreds massive star in rare cosmic event; mysterious fast-moving helium suggests survival
Astronomers observed a black hole violently shredding a massive star in an exceptionally energetic event, releasing 400 billion times the Sun's energy. Unexpec…
HighPorto pharmacy school explores natural products' potential in healthcare innovation
University of Porto's pharmacy faculty hosted a symposium on natural health products, bringing together researchers and industry to discuss advances in biotech…
High'Elle' Prequel Teaser Introduces Young Elle Woods Before Harvard
A new prequel series 'Elle' stars Lexi Minetree as young Elle Woods before Harvard, following her high school years in 1995 as she navigates friendship, romanc…
HighNamibia launches foundation to address widening boys' education gap
Namibia's DEN Impact Foundation launches to address widening education disparities affecting boys, with research showing girls outnumber boys in secondary and…
HighWebb Telescope: Engineering Marvel Designed to Glimpse Universe's First Galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope, scheduled for December 2021 launch, represents humanity's most powerful space observatory designed to detect the universe's fir…
HighDNA de vírus da varíola ovina é descoberto em páginas de evangelho medieval
Pesquisadores descobriram DNA do vírus da varíola ovina em páginas de documentos antigos europeus, incluindo o Evangelho de York, reconstruindo 3,5 mil anos da…
HighNepal floods: 88 Indians rescued, 287 missing as India deploys specialist teams
A major flooding disaster in Nepal has left 287 Indian nationals missing while 88 have been rescued. India has deployed forensic and specialized tunnel rescue…
HighNebraska's largest school district urges police to halt use of electric shock gloves on students
Omaha's largest school district requests police cease using electric shock gloves on students after incidents involving special education pupils, though police…
HighCastilla y León inicia la PAU 2026 con examen de Lengua centrado en ritmo de vida
Approximately 11,500 students in Castilla y León began the 2026 university entrance exam (PAU) with a Spanish language and literature test covering linguistic…
HighIn-N-Out Manager Among 3 Killed in Twin Falls Shooting; Good Samaritan Returned Fire
A mass shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho killed at least 3 people and injured 7 others. The suspected shooter, identified as former college student…
HighScientists Unlock the Secret of Tree Coexistence in Old Growth Forests
Kyoto University researchers discovered how tall and short trees coexist in mature forests by analyzing light competition through a novel framework measuring g…
HighUrban Animals Worldwide Show Bolder, Riskier Behavior Than Rural Peers
A global meta-analysis of 80 studies across 133 species finds urban animals exhibit heightened boldness, aggression, and risk-taking compared to rural populati…
HighGut immune cells identified as key pathway for Parkinson's spread to brain
UCL researchers discovered that gut macrophages transport toxic alpha-synuclein proteins to the brain in Parkinson's disease, suggesting new therapeutic strate…
HighPennsylvania bus aide arrested for allegedly assaulting special needs student
A 62-year-old Pennsylvania school bus aide was arrested and charged with indecent assault and child endangerment after allegedly inappropriately touching a 14-…
HighHKU Engineers Develop AIMED Microscopy to Accelerate 3D Imaging While Reducing Light Exposure
HKU Engineering team introduces AIMED, a new microscopy strategy that dramatically increases 3D imaging speed while reducing light exposure through axial optic…
HighJapanese researchers develop recyclable biobased polymers stronger than conventional plastics
Japanese researchers developed biobased poly(ester amide)s from renewable plant sources that exceed conventional polyolefins in tensile strength while remainin…
HighBionic cooling dressing accelerates wound healing while fighting infections
Researchers developed a bionic wound dressing combining cooling technology and light-responsive antibacterial agents, achieving 97% efficacy against infection…
HighHospital videos boost new fathers' infant safety knowledge in pilot study
A pilot study shows brief educational videos in hospital newborn nurseries effectively teach first-time fathers about infant safety, including safe sleep and c…
HighCartagena Student Admitted to MIT's Computer Science Program
Juan Camilo Paternina Ramos, a 19-year-old from Cartagena, Colombia, has been admitted to MIT's Computer Science and Engineering program after excelling in mat…
HighEducation Minister Advocates Student Housing as Integration Spaces, Not Poverty Shelters
Portugal's Education Minister defends university residences as integration spaces for displaced students, inaugurating a new 24-bed facility in Porto while hig…
HighOdisha Board Class 10 Results to be Declared May 2 at 4 PM
The Board of Secondary Education Odisha has announced that Class 10 exam results will be declared on May 2, 2026, at 4 PM, with online access available from 6…
HighGraduates Share Budget Tips for Pricey Ceremony Outfits
University graduates reveal cost-saving strategies for graduation attire, from thrifting and tailoring to renting, as financial pressures mount during a financ…
HighYoung sauropods were primary food source for Jurassic predators, study finds
A UCL-led study reveals that juvenile sauropods, despite growing into Earth's largest land animals, were vulnerable prey sustaining major predators like Allosa…
HighChina bans AI companions for minors, leaving users mourning lost digital relationships
China implemented restrictions on AI companion apps, banning minors from using them amid concerns about emotional dependency and addiction. The move represents…
HighNew York opts into federal school choice program, breaking Democratic tradition
Gov. Hochul opts New York into a $1,700 federal education tax credit program, making it the 30th state and second Democratic-led state to join the initiative d…
HighMultiple casualties reported in active school shooting near Bangkok
A school shooting near Bangkok, Thailand has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Reports indicate teachers and students were killed, with at least seven…
HighWHCA Scholarship Recipients Recount Shooting at Press Dinner
A shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an annual event celebrating press freedom and fundraising journalism scholarships. Two sc…
HighWearable Patch Detects Environmental Hazards With Haptic Alerts
Researchers developed a wearable patch smaller than a driver's license that detects environmental hazards like dangerous gases and heavy metals, alerting weare…
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