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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.
Student Kills Classmate, Then Self in Livestreamed School Shooting in Philippines
A student at a junior high school in Zamboanga City, Philippines, shot and killed a classmate before turning the gun on himself. The incident was livestreamed,…
HighBacteria Deploy Novel DNA-Building Defense Against Viruses
Stanford researchers discovered DRT3, a bacterial defense system using two reverse transcriptases and RNA to create protective double-stranded DNA with alterna…
HighScientists identify molecular switch linking amino acids to cancer-relevant cell growth
KAIST and Yonsei University researchers discovered how amino acids activate mTORC1, the cell's growth switch, through LARS1 protein release. The mechanism coul…
HighAltoona's local history: 50 years of laurels, sports, and remembrance
Altoona Mirror's retrospective column highlights local and national historical events from July 9, including Pennsylvania's 1976 Laurel Month declaration and t…
HighKenya, U.S. Deepen Defense Ties With Military Training Partnership
Kenya's National Defence University and a U.S. technical college signed a training partnership to advance defence education, capacity building, and professiona…
HighStanford identifica dois picos de envelhecimento acelerado aos 44 e 60 anos
Pesquisadores de Stanford descobriram que o envelhecimento não é gradual, mas apresenta dois picos de aceleração por volta dos 44 e 60 anos, com mudanças drást…
HighSeparating fitness fact from fiction: experts debunk 18 common exercise myths
The Guardian examines 18 popular fitness 'rules' with expert analysis, revealing which are scientifically backed and which are misconceptions. Topics range fro…
HighGold grains in Scottish streams point to hidden deposits nearby
Analysis of coarse gold grains found in southeast Scotland reveals nearby, previously unknown sources within a few miles, potentially leading to discovery of n…
HighTiroteo en Universidad de Brown deja 2 muertos y 9 heridos; atacante sigue prófugo
A gunman opened fire at Brown University's engineering building during final exams, killing at least 2 people and wounding 9 others. The suspect remains at lar…
HighScottish fossils redated to 341 million years, placing early land animals in evolutionary mystery zone
New dating of Scottish fossils pushes back the origin of land-walking animals by 14 million years, placing early tetrapods within Romer's Gap, a poorly underst…
HighTeen killed as speeding car launches scooty rider 10 feet in Bilaspur crash
A 16-year-old student was killed in Bilaspur after a speeding car rammed his scooty, launching him 10 feet into the air. A separate truck collision killed anot…
HighAtividades criativas previnem envelhecimento cerebral e doenças cardiovasculares
Estudos mostram que atividades criativas como pintura, música e escrita retardam o envelhecimento biológico do cérebro e reduzem risco de doenças cardiovascula…
HighCO₂ and water trigger distinct eruption paths at Mount Etna, study reveals
Cornell researchers discovered that carbon dioxide and water trigger separate explosive mechanisms in Mount Etna eruptions, using advanced Raman spectroscopy t…
HighThailand school shooting death toll reaches 8 as 12-year-old girl succumbs to wounds
A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Bangkok-area school Friday, killing at least eight people including five staff and his grandparents. A 12-year-old girl…
HighStudy reveals SGLT2 inhibitors boost heart function by activating energy-producing enzyme
Researchers discovered SGLT2 inhibitors treat heart failure by activating the PANK1 enzyme, enabling heart cells to produce energy more efficiently. The findin…
HighEstudio revela que los brazos cortos del T-Rex fueron una adaptación evolutiva eficiente
Investigadores de universidades británicas demuestran que los brazos cortos del Tiranosaurio Rex fueron una adaptación evolutiva vinculada al gigantismo y la p…
HighHarvard ofrece cursos gratuitos en línea a través de EdX sin requisitos previos
Harvard University provides free online courses in medicine, computer science, and other fields through EdX platform, requiring only internet access and basic…
HighTN TRB Admit Card 2025 Now Available for Download; Exam Set for October 12
Tamil Nadu Teacher Recruitment Board activates admit card download for 1,996 teaching positions with exam scheduled for October 12, 2025.
HighSuspected hantavirus case confirmed in Ontario County high school student
Multiple hantavirus cases have been confirmed or are under investigation across the US, including a suspected case involving a Geneva High School student in On…
HighCultural engagement linked to slower biological aging, research suggests
Research from UCL finds that arts and cultural engagement, including museum visits, is associated with reduced cellular aging and slower biological aging proce…
HighUniversity freshers share advice on friendship, finances and finding your path
BBC News gathers advice from current university students about overcoming common pre-arrival anxieties including social integration, homesickness, financial ma…
HighSt Cuthbert's College principal Charlotte Avery resigns after less than two years
St Cuthbert's College principal Charlotte Avery has resigned after less than two years, prompting the board to begin recruitment for her replacement while inte…
HighUtah Revokes License of Boarding School Where Paris Hilton Alleged Abuse
Utah revoked the license of Provo Canyon School after citing multiple health and safety violations, including unnecessary restraints and neglected care. The cl…
HighExperts urge young South Africans to harness education and resilience amid mounting challenges
Experts emphasize that education, resilience, and community support can help young South Africans overcome unemployment, poverty, and mental health challenges.…
HighCoruña student becomes sole Galician in zero-gravity astronaut program
A high school student from A Coruña became Galicia's sole representative in Spain's inaugural "Astronaut for a Day" program, completing a parabolic flight in m…
HighOyster shells show surprising capacity to capture rare earth elements from water
Research shows marine mollusk shells, especially oysters, can capture dissolved rare earth elements from water through mineral transformation, offering potenti…
HighHarvard's ultra-sensitive pico-calorimeter detects antibiotic resistance through cellular heat
Harvard researchers created a pico-calorimeter that detects metabolic heat signals from bacteria at trillionths of a watt, enabling rapid antibiotic resistance…
HighNew stroke guidelines chart path to personalized recovery through biomarker research
International task force establishes framework for studying molecular biomarkers to personalize stroke rehabilitation, moving beyond one-size-fits-all treatmen…
HighUK heatwaves in May and June may have killed over 2,700 people
Experts estimate more than 2,700 heat-related deaths occurred during the UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves, with June recording the warmest temperatures…
HighOakland Ballers to host cannabis-themed baseball game on Grateful Dead Night
The Oakland Ballers will rebrand as the Oaksterdam Blazers for a cannabis-themed game on July 31, partnering with Oaksterdam University for what they claim is…
HighBrazilian Teacher's Unexpected Response to Immunotherapy Offers Hope—and Caution
A 33-year-old Brazilian physical education teacher diagnosed with metastatic melanoma across six organs experienced significant tumor regression after immunoth…
MediumCathay United Bank's 18-Year Program Supports 25,000 Vietnamese Students
Cathay United Bank's 18-year Elevated Tree Program has distributed VND 720 million in scholarships across Vietnam in 2026, supporting nearly 25,000 students si…
MediumOito hábitos simples podem adicionar até 24 anos à vida, segundo Harvard
Estudo com 700 mil pessoas identifica oito fatores-chave para longevidade: exercício, dieta saudável, controle de estresse, relacionamentos fortes, sono adequa…
HighAncient Denisovan gene helped early Americans adapt to new world
A new study reveals that early humans crossing into the Americas carried a Denisovan gene variant (MUC19) inherited through ancient interbreeding, which may ha…
HighSix Months of Intense Exercise Boosts Brain Function for Years, Study Finds
Australian researchers found that six months of high-intensity interval training improves cognitive function in older adults for up to five years, even without…
HighLondon's ULEZ restores children's lung capacity, study finds
A study of London schoolchildren found their lung capacity improved after the ultra-low emission zone restricted polluting vehicles, reversing decades of pollu…
HighEdible Molecule Models Help Blind Students Learn Chemistry Through Touch
Researchers at Baylor University created bite-sized, edible models of molecules to help visually impaired students learn chemistry through tactile sensation, a…
HighWorld Bank-Japan scholarship opens for 2026: Full funding for master's degrees abroad
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program opens applications for 2026, offering fully funded master's degrees at 24 global universities to mid-ca…
HighDormir mais de 9h aumenta risco de perda de mobilidade em homens idosos
Estudo com mais de 3 mil idosos revela que dormir mais de 9 horas por noite está associado à redução da velocidade de marcha em homens acima de 60 anos, indica…
HighReese Witherspoon Unveils First Look at 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series 'Elle'
Reese Witherspoon shared a first look at the upcoming "Elle" prequel series for Prime Video, which follows young Elle Woods through high school with actress Le…
HighHawk Fire Forces 90,000 to Evacuate Near Reno as Blaze Spreads Rapidly
A fast-growing wildfire near Reno, Nevada has forced approximately 90,000 residents to evacuate as the Hawk Fire spreads across 13,000+ acres with zero contain…
HighGianella Marquina, hija de Melissa Klug, se gradúa en Derecho
Gianella Marquina, daughter of Peruvian media personality Melissa Klug, graduated with a law degree after five years of study. The young influencer celebrated…
MediumCanada Raises Financial Thresholds for International Student Visas
Canada has increased financial proof requirements for international student study permit applicants effective September 1, 2026, with single applicants now nee…
HighCooper's Haiti Journey: From Slain Teacher to Decades of Reporting
Anderson Cooper reflects on his Haitian math teacher Yves Volel's 1987 assassination and documents the country's current gang violence crisis through reporting…
HighVocational training now outpaces university degrees in Spanish job market
Spanish employers increasingly prefer vocational training graduates over university degree holders, with 47% of job offers requiring FP credentials versus 21%…
HighChinese University Probes Undisclosed Death in Gene-Editing Trial
A Chinese university is investigating an undisclosed death of a six-year-old girl in a gene-editing trial, after researchers published findings without mention…
HighNew index maps HIV prevention gaps across the South, revealing resource disparities
University of Mississippi researchers created a prevention gap index identifying 220 counties with high HIV rates but weak prevention services, predominantly a…
HighThe Critical 72-Hour Window: Why Time Is Running Out for Turkey-Syria Earthquake Survivors
Over 90% of earthquake survivors are rescued within 72 hours, but adverse weather, aftershocks, and remote conflict zones complicate Turkey-Syria relief effort…
HighSevere gum disease doubles risk of high blood pressure, study finds
A new study reveals adults with periodontitis are twice as likely to have high blood pressure compared to those with healthy gums, independent of other cardiov…
HighCatalyst-Free Plastic Recycling Breakthrough Uses Water and Oxygen
Researchers developed a catalyst-free method to break down plastic waste into valuable chemicals using only water and oxygen, potentially making industrial rec…
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