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.
Multi-cancer blood test cuts advanced cancers by 20% in landmark NHS trial
A large NHS trial of 142,000 participants found a multi-cancer blood test reduced stage 4 cancer diagnoses by over 20%, though it missed its primary endpoint o…
HighSan Jose National High School suspends classes after online threats target students
San Jose National High School in Tacloban City suspended classes after threatening messages targeting students were posted online. Police deployed additional s…
HighSingle Low-Dose Atropine Drop Produces Day-Long Myopia Effects
University of Houston research demonstrates that a single low-dose atropine eye drop produces daylong effects on pupil size and focusing ability without struct…
HighEstudio revela que compartimos más fracasos que éxitos para consolar a otros
Investigación con 8.229 participantes demuestra que las personas comparten más frecuentemente sus fracasos que éxitos cuando dialogan con alguien en situación…
HighFunchal tightens safety rules for student graduation celebrations
Funchal municipal authorities held a safety awareness meeting with schools, parents, and students to establish security protocols for graduation parties and ba…
HighEarly hominid child's remains suggest intentional burial practice 250,000 years ago
International researchers discovered a partial skull and teeth of a Homo naledi child who died 250,000 years ago in South Africa's Rising Star Cave, suggesting…
HighThailand school shooting leaves several dead as student opens fire in Bangkok region
A student opened fire at a school in northern Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, killing several people. An investigation is underway into the incident.
MediumUK Schools Face Heat Crisis as Summer Temperatures Peak Earlier, Forcing Calendar Rethink
Rising temperatures are forcing UK schools to close during extreme heat, prompting calls to shift the academic calendar earlier to avoid peak summer conditions…
HighNovo premiê britânico estreia sob pressão econômica com medidas populistas
Andy Burnham assume como premiê britânico e anuncia corte de tributação de energia como primeira medida. Herda economia fragilizada pelo brexit, com PIB 6-8% a…
High12-Year-Old Dies in Raft Capsize During Pennsylvania School Trip
A 12-year-old student from New York died from accidental drowning when his raft capsized during a school trip on Pennsylvania's Lehigh River, with authorities…
HighEx-NFL Star Merriman Calls Pro Players Returning to College 'Ridiculous'
Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman criticizes the trend of professional players returning to college football for eligibility, calling it "ridiculous" and warning it…
HighFish Skin May Sense Light, Not Just Reflect It
Researcher Masakazu Iwasaka's preprint study suggests silverside fish skin doesn't just reflect light—specialized iridophore cells actively respond to differen…
MediumTwo Proteins Unlock Stem Cell Control Mechanism
University of Osaka researchers identified two proteins, RLF and ZFP292, that stabilize the CoREST complex to regulate stem cell differentiation, potentially e…
High3 Minutes of Vigorous Exercise May Reduce Risk of 13 Cancers, Study Shows
A UCL study finds that just 3 minutes of vigorous physical activity daily may reduce the risk of 13 different cancers, outperforming longer periods of light ex…
HighJapanese Chemists Develop Safer Method for Drug-Building Compounds
Tokyo University of Science researchers developed a safer method to produce diazo compounds, essential drug-building blocks, by replacing toxic diazomethane wi…
HighSkeletal biologists urged to move beyond binary sex classifications
Boston University researchers argue human skeletal biology must abandon strict male/female binary classifications, noting sex variation is more complex biologi…
HighIdentifican las áreas cerebrales que controlan la risa espontánea y social
Investigadores del University College de Londres e Italia identifican dos vías neurales distintas que controlan la risa incontrolable y la risa social voluntar…
HighDoctors Push Student Vaccinations as Measles and Other Preventable Diseases Surge
As measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases rise in the U.S., pediatricians urge parents to ensure students are fully vaccinated before the school year b…
HighArkansas family discovers homeless man secretly living in basement for days
An Arkansas family discovered a homeless man had been secretly living in their basement for several days after noticing missing items. The man was arrested and…
HighLegally Blonde Prequel Elle Set for Summer 2026 Prime Video Debut
Prime Video announced that Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel starring Lexi Minetree as young Elle Woods, will premiere summer 2026, exploring the character's high…
HighSchool shooting in Argentina leaves 1 dead, 8 wounded; shooter's motive unclear
A 15-year-old student opened fire at his school in Santa Fe, Argentina, killing a 13-year-old classmate and wounding eight others. The shooter concealed a shot…
HighDog Aging Project unlocks secrets to longer, healthier lives for canines and humans
The Dog Aging Project studies 50,000+ dogs to understand aging and age-related diseases like dementia, with findings potentially applicable to human health. Ea…
HighCollege Student's Death Raises Questions About Diet and Mental Health
A college student's suicide has prompted experts to attribute her mental decline to nutritional deficiencies from a vegan diet, raising questions about dietary…
MediumIFFar-RS abre seleção para professor substituto de Matemática em Panambi
Instituto Federal Farroupilha abre processo seletivo simplificado para 1 vaga de professor substituto em Matemática no campus Panambi, com remuneração de até R…
HighKenyatta University credits China scholarships for expanding higher education access
Kenyatta University credits Chinese government scholarships with expanding higher education access, with 25 annual beneficiaries and 300+ students supported ov…
MediumOU Scientists Reveal How World's Highest Mammals Survive Extreme Altitude
University of Oklahoma researchers discovered how Andean leaf-eared mice survive at extreme elevations exceeding 6,000 meters by generating heat through shiver…
HighPerda de 15% da força muscular já alerta para risco de mobilidade em idosos
Estudo da UFSCar e University College London identifica que redução de 15% na força muscular já indica risco de perda de mobilidade em idosos, mesmo acima dos…
HighTSA PreCheck cuts cost to $56.75 for travelers 30 and under this May
TSA is offering $20 off TSA PreCheck enrollment for travelers 30 and under in May, reducing the five-year membership cost to $56.75-$65. The promotion targets…
HighNTU Campaign Helps Students Cut Late-Night Phone Use by Over an Hour
NTU students launched 'Phone Sleeps First' campaign involving 313 undergraduates across Singapore universities, reducing nightly screen time by 58-81 minutes a…
HighMIT scientists map brain circuits that reshape vision based on alertness
MIT researchers identified specialized brain circuits where the prefrontal cortex sends targeted signals that either sharpen or suppress visual details based o…
HighResearchers Calculate Pi in Minecraft Using Monte Carlo Method and Game Creatures
Two university researchers used Minecraft's game mechanics to approximate pi using the Monte Carlo method, creating an accessible educational tool that transla…
HighJohns Hopkins team identifies how gut bacteria trigger colorectal cancer
Johns Hopkins researchers identified how Bacteroides fragilis toxin binds to claudin-4 receptor to damage colon cells and trigger cancer, opening new therapeut…
HighStanford Unveils Plans for Largest Medical Facility in University History
Stanford University has unveiled plans for its largest medical facility to date, representing a significant expansion of its healthcare infrastructure and rese…
MediumUK-backed literacy programme reaches 200,000 Pakistani children, boosts reading proficiency
A UK-backed education partnership in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has improved literacy outcomes for over 200,000 children, with Urdu reading proficiency risi…
HighAshwagandha boom masks deeper mental health crisis, experts warn
Ashwagandha use is booming in South Africa as mental health pressures mount post-pandemic, but experts warn the supplement remains poorly regulated and may int…
HighChance Hoosier Connection Transforms Homeless Ex-Football Star's Life
A chance encounter between two Indiana University alumni in Austin led to a $17,000 fundraiser and housing assistance for a struggling former football player b…
HighFathers' psychiatric risk spikes a year after childbirth, Swedish study shows
Swedish study of over 1 million fathers finds psychiatric diagnoses, particularly depression and stress-related disorders, increase 30% one year after childbir…
HighScientists Unlock New Way to Control Metal Properties at Atomic Scale
University of Minnesota researchers discovered a method to control metallic properties by manipulating atomic-level interactions at material boundaries, potent…
HighParliament approves Sh1.5bn to clear exam invigilators' arrears
Kenya's Parliament approved Sh1.5 billion to pay teachers owed examination invigilation and marking fees, averting potential strikes that threatened this year'…
HighAberdeen's Energy Transition Stumbles as Oil Jobs Vanish Faster Than Green Roles Appear
Aberdeen faces economic upheaval as North Sea oil and gas jobs collapse 70,000 in a decade while renewable energy creates only 39,000 positions, leaving skille…
HighCultural Evolution Now Drives Human Development More Than Genetics, Study Argues
University of Maine researchers propose that cultural systems—technologies, institutions, and shared knowledge—now drive human evolution more than genetics, ma…
MediumCircadian Gene Variants Linked to Childhood Obesity Risk
University of Guelph researchers found that variations in circadian rhythm genes may influence obesity risk in young children by affecting eating behavior and…
Medium21 Practical Tips for Meeting Daily Protein Goals on a Budget
BuzzFeed compiles 21 user-submitted tips for easily increasing daily protein intake through affordable foods like beans, eggs, Greek yogurt, and chicken, with…
MediumThailand school shooting death toll reaches nine as student opens fire at school and home
A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Bangkok-area school and his home, killing nine people including three teachers and two school officials. The suspect kil…
HighStanford study reveals unique genetic mutation behind orange cats' coloring
Scientists at Stanford University have identified a sex-linked genetic mutation unique to orange cats, involving the Arhgap36 protein on the X chromosome, expl…
HighTaylor Swift e Travis Kelce anunciam noivado em postagem no Instagram
Taylor Swift e Travis Kelce anunciaram o noivado pelo Instagram com fotos românticas, encerrando meses de especulação sobre o relacionamento entre a cantora po…
HighDAAD Scholarships 2026: Fully Funded Opportunities for Graduate Study in Germany
DAAD offers fully-funded scholarships for Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral research in Germany with monthly stipends (€992-€1,400) and comprehensive benefits in…
HighLegal group sues Virginia school district over gender transition notification policy
America First Legal sued Fairfax County Public Schools alleging it violates parental rights by withholding information about students' gender transitions. The…
HighGolf Club's Caddy Program Lands Daniella Penaloza Full Ride to USC
Daniella Penaloza, a caddy at Old Barnwell Golf Club in South Carolina, earned a full ride scholarship to the University of South Carolina through the club's p…
HighSenior nutrition workforce expands training as U.S. aging population surges 34% in decade
Iowa State researchers highlight critical workforce gaps in senior nutrition services as the 65+ population surges 34% in a decade, promoting online training t…
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