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.
Girls' recruiting: Comparing top 2026 recruits to previous classes
How good are next year's freshmen? We pit them against the best of 2024 (Sarah Strong) and 2025 (Jazzy Davidson).
MediumApprenticeships: Your guide to pay, training and career pathways
BBC explains how UK apprenticeships work, covering pay rates (£8-£12.71/hour), qualification levels, and application procedures across different sectors and re…
HighIfes abre seleção para professor substituto de química em Linhares
Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo abre processo seletivo simplificado para contratar professor substituto de química em Linhares, com remuneração de até R$ 5…
HighHoward University Removes 502 Students Over Unpaid Tuition Days Before Fall Term
Howard University has disenrolled 502 students just weeks before fall classes begin due to unpaid tuition balances, leaving families scrambling to find alterna…
HighUBK Student Leader Suspended After Admitting to Accepting Rp20M Bribe
The Chair of Bung Karno University's Student Executive Board admitted to receiving Rp20 million in bribes from alumni to relocate a June 15 demonstration away…
HighMadrid's 2025 University Entrance Exam Features Generation of 27 Amid Aleixandre House Purchase
Madrid's 2025 PAU Spanish Language and Literature exam included the Generation of 27 as a major topic, coinciding with the regional government's purchase of po…
HighBlue-collar trades attract graduates as plumbing, construction offer competitive pay
Singapore's plumbing and construction sectors report growing interest from degree and diploma holders, citing job security and competitive salaries comparable…
HighUFC edital pode sair em breve após avanço de fase; Cetrede será banca
Federal University of Ceará (UFC) public exam announcement expected imminently after selecting Cetrede foundation as organizing banca. Multiple other Ceará sta…
HighAI Accelerates Ultrafast Laser Simulations 250x, Enabling Real-Time Optimization
Researchers developed a deep-learning surrogate model that speeds up nonlinear optical simulations by over 250x while maintaining accuracy, enabling real-time…
HighVaccine skepticism has 200-year roots, MIT scholar shows in new book
MIT Professor Thomas Levenson's new book traces anti-vaccination arguments back 200+ years to the early 19th century, identifying recurring themes from religio…
HighMayo Clinic Links SPTBN1 Gene Variants to Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that genetic variants in the SPTBN1 gene cause a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting brain development and connectivity. T…
HighRetailers' Dynamic Pricing Makes Online Deals a Moving Target
Major retailers use dynamic pricing algorithms that adjust prices based on consumer behavior, demand, and demographics, creating significant price fluctuations…
HighCambridge professor facing plagiarism allegations found dead
A Black professor at Cambridge University who was facing plagiarism allegations has been found dead. Details surrounding the circumstances remain unclear.
MediumScientists identify RAB5c protein as critical immune switch against deadly fungal infections
Researchers discovered that RAB5c protein acts as a critical control switch enabling immune cells to kill Aspergillus fumigatus fungus. The finding could lead…
HighNobel economist: AI under human control won't cause mass unemployment
Nobel Prize economist Christopher Pissarides argues AI remains under human control and won't trigger mass joblessness, though it will transform labor markets a…
HighRio announces $550M AI data center investment at Olympic Park
Rio de Janeiro announced a $550 million investment by US firm Elea for AI data centers at the Olympic Park, positioning the city as a strategic hub in the glob…
HighDJI Mini 5 Pro Bundle Includes $100+ in Free Accessories at Amazon
Amazon is offering the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone for $899 with an exclusive bundle including a hardshell case, 128GB microSD card, landing pad, and extended warrant…
HighScottish scientists develop healthier vegan cheese using rapeseed and sunflower oils
Heriot-Watt University researchers have created vegan cheese using rapeseed and sunflower oils instead of palm/coconut oil, reducing saturated fat from 25% to…
HighFructose and glucose silence hunger neurons differently despite equal calories
New research reveals fructose suppresses hunger-driving neurons less effectively than glucose despite identical calorie content, operating through distinct bio…
HighRegent University Celebrates 2,316 Graduates in 46th Commencement Ceremony
Regent University held its 46th Commencement ceremony, conferring degrees to 2,316 graduates from all 50 states and 20 countries. The event featured keynote sp…
HighLeading Maternal Nutrition Researcher Shares Insights on Translational Writing and Research Ethics
The Annals of Translational Medicine highlights Dr. Yaniv S. Ovadia's contributions to maternal nutrition research, focusing on preeclampsia prevention through…
HighIndian law students reject Chief Justice over police brutality dismissal
Law students from India's premier universities are demanding Chief Justice Surya Kant not attend their convocations, citing his dismissive response to police b…
HighPor que meninos e homens precisam conversar sobre menstruação
Estudo mostra que 36,8% dos meninos não pensam muito em menstruação, enquanto escolas separam gêneros em aulas de saúde. Especialistas alertam que diálogo é es…
HighScientists identify stem cells driving age-related belly fat accumulation
Researchers discovered that aging activates specialized stem cells (CP-As) that dramatically increase belly fat production, offering a potential target for new…
HighTeen lifeguard rescues child from dangerous Santa Cruz surf in dramatic video
A 16-year-old lifeguard named Ryder rescued a 10-year-old child from powerful waves at a Santa Cruz beach in a dramatic rescue captured on video, earning wides…
HighSt Cuthbert's faces investigation over staff conduct as Ministry reinforces hostel standards
St Cuthbert's College is investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct by a former staff member involving boundary violations with students. The Ministry…
HighThrissur closes schools July 4 as heavy rain, rising waters threaten student safety
Thrissur district administration declared a holiday for all educational institutions on July 4 due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels, prioritizing stud…
HighUW Researchers Develop Battery-Free Pacemaker Powered by Heartbeats
University of Wisconsin researchers developed an implantable pacemaker powered by heartbeat vibrations using triboelectric nanogenerators, potentially eliminat…
HighFootballer's needle spiking in Magaluf nightclub leaves lasting impact on scholarship dreams
An 18-year-old Scottish footballer was injected with GHB and an anti-depressant by a stranger in a Magaluf nightclub, requiring hospitalization and derailing h…
HighUK breaks June heat record for third consecutive day as 37.3C recorded
The UK recorded its hottest June day on record for the third consecutive day, reaching 37.3C in Suffolk. The extreme heat has caused NHS strain, school closure…
HighACT Health assesses COVID exposure at Caroline Chisholm School
ACT Health is conducting risk assessment and contact tracing after a COVID-positive person attended Caroline Chisholm School's junior campus on October 15. The…
HighNUS scientists develop faster method to engineer bacteria for plastic degradation
National University of Singapore researchers created LySE, a platform using engineered bacteriophages to rapidly evolve bacterial gene clusters for complex tas…
HighSnells Beach School warns parents after stranger approaches pupil in van
A Snells Beach School student was approached by a stranger in a van offering lollies and requesting entry. Police were notified and the school reinforced safet…
HighDark Chocolate Aroma Boosts Leg Workout Performance in Fasted Athletes
A study found that sniffing dark chocolate with 90% cocoa before resistance training increased leg extension repetitions by 18 while suppressing hunger, sugges…
MediumFormer principal jailed 44 months, caned for molesting seven boys
A 48-year-old former principal in Singapore was sentenced to 44 months jail and caning for molesting seven boys aged 13-15 between August-October 2017, targeti…
HighNew Drug Offers Hope for Primary Aldosteronism, Affecting Millions With High Blood Pressure
A new drug shows promise in treating primary aldosteronism, a common endocrine cause of hypertension affecting up to 1 in 7 patients, offering an alternative t…
HighAstronomers detect atmosphere on nearby Earth-like exoplanet LHS 1140b
Astronomers have identified LHS 1140b, a rocky exoplanet 40 light-years away with an atmosphere, rocky composition, and habitable-zone temperature—three key in…
HighMadrid allocates €32.7M to public universities to offset scholarship and fee exemption costs
Madrid's regional government approved €32.7M in compensation for six public universities to offset revenue losses from scholarship programs and tuition exempti…
HighDuke researchers identify brain cells key to opioid addiction, offering path to safer pain relief
Duke University researchers discovered that blocking opioid effects in acetylcholine-releasing brain cells prevents addiction-related learning while preserving…
HighOver half of distance-learning teacher graduates fail national competency test
Brazil's education ministry reports 53% of distance learning teacher graduates scored below basic competency on the new National Teaching Exam, compared to 26%…
HighOdisha Class 10 results expected in May as evaluation progresses
Odisha's Board of Secondary Education expects to declare Class 10 matriculation results by mid-May 2026, with over 5.61 lakh students having appeared for the e…
HighNew imaging method reveals membraneless organelles may protect cells from protein clumping
German researchers developed cFReI, a novel imaging technique that measures protein stability within membraneless organelles, suggesting these structures may p…
HighExpertos advierten que cifra de muertes por terremotos en Venezuela podría triplicarse
Expertos advierten que el número oficial de 1.450 fallecidos en los terremotos de Venezuela es significativamente inferior a la realidad, con proyecciones que…
HighFour turntables for graduates: Expert picks for dorm rooms and first apartments
Audio editor recommends four turntables as graduation gifts, ranging from budget-friendly Sony models to premium Victrola options, with features suited to diff…
HighFish School Through Split-Second Copying of Single Neighbors, Study Reveals
UC San Diego researchers discovered that glassfish schools coordinate by copying individual neighbors' movements in split-second intervals, not averaging group…
HighEstudiante de 12 años muere por lesión cerebral tras pelea al bajar del autobús en Georgia
A 12-year-old Georgia student died from a brain injury sustained during a fight with another student outside a school bus. The incident occurred in Villa Rica…
HighASU student missing near Grand Canyon days before graduation
Sandarsh Krishna, 26, an ASU computer science student, vanished near the Grand Canyon's South Rim on April 27, just days before his May 9 graduation. Extensive…
HighNew Method Reveals How Cancer Hijacks Immune Cells to Spread to Bone
Researchers developed SAMENT technology revealing how cancer cells reprogram bone macrophages to suppress immune responses, suggesting estrogen-blocking therap…
HighColorado football team mocked online for appearing undersized in practice video
Colorado Buffaloes practice video sparks renewed online mockery comparing the team's physical size to Pop Warner or high school programs, raising questions abo…
HighAutor de tiroteio em escola de NY é ferido com espada em abrigo
Jon Romano, condenado por tiroteio em escola de Nova York em 2004, foi gravemente ferido com golpes de espada enquanto trabalhava em abrigo para pessoas em sit…
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