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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.
Plant-Based Diet, Social Bonds Key to Longer Life, Harvard Research Shows
Longevity researcher Dr. Nichola Conlon highlights that everyday lifestyle choices—particularly plant-based eating, exercise, sleep, and social connections—sig…
HighRhodes Scholarship 2027 Opens for Southern Africa: Fully Funded Oxford Postgraduate Study
The Rhodes Scholarship 2027 applications are now open for eligible candidates from six Southern African countries, offering fully funded postgraduate study at…
HighMaradona's First Peru Visit: The Day He Asked Cueto for His Iconic Jersey
In July 1979, 18-year-old Diego Maradona arrived in Lima for his first time, playing a friendly match for Argentinos Juniors against Peru's national team. Afte…
HighHomens idosos com sono prolongado têm maior risco de perder mobilidade
Estudo com mais de 3 mil pessoas mostra que homens acima de 60 anos que dormem mais de nove horas por noite apresentam declínio na velocidade da marcha, indica…
HighSwedish Study Links Alcohol, Missing Helmets to E-Scooter Deaths Worldwide
Swedish research shows nearly half of fatal e-scooter crashes involve alcohol intoxication, with no helmet use among fatalities, highlighting urgent safety gap…
HighGeothermal gases suggest Africa's interior may be splitting apart
Geothermal springs in Zambia's Kafue Rift show mantle-derived gases indicating active continental rifting, suggesting early stages of Africa's potential break-…
HighCholine intake linked to lower inflammation in pregnant women, Cornell study finds
Cornell study of 1,300 pregnant women finds higher dietary choline intake associated with significantly lower inflammation levels in third trimester, suggestin…
HighScientists map cellular mechanism in rare childhood brain disorders
UC Davis researchers have mapped the structure of tubulin cofactor proteins that malfunction in rare genetic disorders affecting infant brain development, pote…
HighMG avança para criar primeira universidade tecnológica federal com campus em Varginha
Brazil's first federal technological university will be established in Minas Gerais through CEFET-MG's transformation, expanding to nine cities including Vargi…
HighCambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Amid Plagiarism Accusations
Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor facing plagiarism allegations, has died. His death has sparked calls for a public inquiry into whether institutional pressur…
HighCambridge's Youngest Black Professor Resigns Amid Credential Questions
Jason Arday, hired by Cambridge in 2023 as the university's youngest Black professor, has resigned following investigations into his academic qualifications an…
HighScientists discover hidden physics limiting sweat's cooling power in hot, dry air
Arizona State University researchers identified an overlooked physical process where opposing air currents near the skin can reduce sweat evaporation by over 5…
HighCarmen Fariñas wins Matilde de la Torre Prize for commitment to public service and science
Carmen Fariñas, a medicine professor at University of Cantabria and infectious diseases chief, received the 2025 Matilde de la Torre Prize for her commitment t…
HighDescubren que la risa espontánea y voluntaria usan circuitos cerebrales distintos
Investigadores identificaron que la risa espontánea y voluntaria dependen de circuitos cerebrales diferentes, hallazgo que podría mejorar la comprensión de tra…
HighUDESC opens selection process for substitute professor positions in Santa Catarina
UDESC in Santa Catarina announces a selection process for substitute professor positions. The recruitment drive aims to fill teaching vacancies at the state un…
MediumScience Confirms 'Dad Brain': New Fathers Lose Gray Matter — and That May Make Them Better Parents
USC research shows new fathers experience brain changes linked to empathy, challenging assumptions that caregiving is biologically exclusive to mothers.
HighAuburn engineering student found dead in Japan after month-long search
James Higginbotham, 20, an Auburn University engineering student missing since May 29 in Japan, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by volunteer…
HighStretchable catheter technology could revolutionize detection of dangerous arterial plaque
Researchers at USC developed a stretchable catheter using liquid metal electronics to detect unstable arterial plaque through electrical measurements, potentia…
HighFrom Law School to Commonwealth Stage: Frances Tan's Musical Reckoning
Frances Tan, 25, abandoned a law career to pursue music and now represents Singapore in the Commonwealth Song Contest 2026 with her original song Just Me. Publ…
HighResearchers develop fluoride-free gel that regrows tooth enamel
University of Nottingham researchers developed a fluoride-free gel that rebuilds tooth enamel by mimicking natural formation processes, drawing minerals from s…
HighUniversity Networks Critical to Student Success Beyond Academics, SIM Says
Higher education institutions increasingly recognize that peer networks and professional connections are as vital as academic programs for student development,…
MediumScientists identify Nagatitan, Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur, from Thai fossils
Scientists have identified Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, a 27-meter-long, 27-ton sauropod discovered in Thailand a decade ago, making it the largest dinosaur ever…
HighMountain detective: How one hiker became Taiwan's most effective search and rescue operative
A Czech-born search and rescue specialist in Taiwan has found seven survivors and more deceased hikers in remote mountain regions, using maps and data analysis…
HighEpigenetic changes reshape Dicer enzyme, linking cancer and fertility
UT MD Anderson researchers discovered that epigenetic activation of a specific Dicer enzyme region reshapes its function, with implications for both cancer pro…
HighCold Storage Platelets Match Room-Temperature Effectiveness With Triple Shelf Life
A University of Western Australia study published in JAMA demonstrates cold-stored platelets are as effective as room-temperature variants while extending shel…
HighSpencer Pratt Claims Ryan Gosling 'Ran' When He Spotted Him at Hotel
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt reveals celebrity encounters in his memoir, including claims that Ryan Gosling 'ran' when seeing him at a hotel, and recou…
MediumFamily sues Six Flags after college grad's death on X2 roller coaster
A San Diego State University graduate died in 2022 from blunt-force head trauma sustained on Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster. His family is now su…
HighAlunos arrecadam US$ 30 mil e surpreendem professor que gastava 4 horas diárias em trajeto
Estudantes de Los Angeles descobrem que professor de matemática Julio Castro gastava até 4 horas diárias em transporte público e scooter. Mobilizados, arrecada…
HighSweden reverses digital-first education strategy, reinvests billions in printed textbooks
Sweden, a digital education pioneer, is shifting back to printed textbooks after research linked heavy screen use to declining student performance in reading a…
HighKorean researchers boost organic semiconductor conductivity through dual molecular design
Sungkyunkwan University researchers developed two molecular design technologies to enhance electrical conductivity in organic semiconductors, achieving near-th…
HighSeville Student Ranks 11th Globally in International Mental Math Competition
A Year 3 student from San Francisco de Paula school in Seville ranked 11th globally among 40,392 participants in the SuperTMatik mental calculation competition…
HighLaser Phase Plate Breakthrough Enables Cryo-EM Imaging of Tiny Proteins
UC Berkeley researchers developed a laser phase plate that dramatically improves cryo-electron microscopy's ability to image small proteins, potentially unlock…
HighSingapore to cut Primary 1 intake across majority of schools as student cohorts shrink
Singapore's Ministry of Education will gradually reduce Primary 1 intake across most schools starting 2026 due to declining birth cohorts, aiming to avoid scho…
HighStudent housing emerges as top alternative investment amid China property slowdown
Student housing has become the preferred alternative real estate investment across Asia-Pacific, driven by growing university enrollment and supply constraints…
HighShort bursts of daily activity could cut Type 2 diabetes risk by over a third
UK research finds that less than four minutes daily of short, intense activity bursts can reduce Type 2 Diabetes risk by over a third, offering practical alter…
HighInaudible vibrations in old buildings trigger stress and irritability, study finds
A MacEwan University study found that inaudible low-frequency sound waves below human hearing threshold cause measurable stress responses, irritability, and mo…
MediumLab-Cooked Mercury Rocks Reveal How Sulfur Shaped a Planet Unlike Earth
Rice University researchers used meteorite Indarch to simulate Mercury's conditions, finding sulfur replaces oxygen in its magma network, lowering crystallizat…
HighSleep scientist Matthew Walker's guide to better rest and why it matters
Neuroscientist Matthew Walker shares evidence-based sleep advice, emphasizing that chronic sleep deprivation contributes to serious health conditions and econo…
HighStanford study links biannual clock changes to obesity and stroke risk
A Stanford University study published in PNAS reveals that biannual clock changes disrupt circadian rhythms, increasing obesity and stroke risk. Researchers re…
HighCambridge launches independent review into support for deceased professor Jason Arday
Cambridge University has launched an independent review into its support for former professor Jason Arday before his death in August following plagiarism alleg…
HighGenetic mutations linked to spontaneous spinal CSF leaks in breakthrough study
Researchers identified FBN2 gene mutations responsible for spontaneous spinal cerebrospinal fluid leaks, affecting about 1 in 5 unexplained cases. The discover…
HighKAIST Unveils ComiXR Platform, Bringing Webtoons Into Physical Space
KAIST researchers unveiled ComiXR, a next-generation extended reality platform enabling immersive 3D comics in physical space. The platform transforms traditio…
HighCambridge seeks Saudi defence ministry deal despite human rights concerns
Cambridge's Judge business school has won university approval to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia's defence ministry for leadership an…
HighWater-responsive membrane nanostructures unlock ion transport efficiency breakthrough
University of Chicago researchers discovered that flexible polymer backbones in ion-exchange membranes create better ionic nanostructures, enabling higher ion…
HighHarvard Study Uses Apple Watch Data to Quantify Menopause Impact on Sleep
Harvard researchers analyzed 94,000 nights of Apple Watch sleep data from 338 women, quantifying for the first time at scale how perimenopause significantly di…
HighEthics Education Embedded in Curriculum Shown to Combat Accounting Fraud
SUNY Polytechnic researchers propose embedding ethics education throughout accounting curricula rather than isolating it to standalone courses to better prepar…
HighCollege Student Modifies Late-Night Schedule After Roommate Complaint
A college student adjusted her nighttime schedule after her roommate complained about late-night outings, demonstrating roommate conflict resolution through co…
LowTexas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Enters Gambling Rehab, Leaves School
Texas Tech transfer QB Brendan Sorsby has left school to enter gambling rehabilitation, highlighting an emerging addiction crisis among college athletes that c…
HighEstudo sugere que vida na Terra pode ter origem extraterrestre
Pesquisa da Imperial College London sugere que a probabilidade de vida surgir espontaneamente é tão baixa que não descarta panspermia dirigida ou intervenção e…
MediumEl Salvador expands university access in historic shift toward inclusive higher education
El Salvador launches universal higher education access policy, with 70% of high school graduates enrolling for 2027, marking a historic shift from previous 1-5…
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