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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.
Scientists Unlock How Heart Cells Reshape Under Stress, Opening New Heart Failure Treatments
Researchers at UPenn identified how microtubules and the ERK signaling pathway control heart cell growth direction, offering potential treatments for dilated a…
HighNanotechnology Offers Promise for Water Quality Monitoring and Treatment in South Africa
South African researchers are applying nanotechnology to detect pollutants and treat contaminated water more effectively, with applications ranging from nanose…
HighWema Bank launches Season Five of 5for5 rewards scheme with ₦170m pool
Wema Bank unveiled Season Five of its 5for5 Reward Scheme running May-December 2026 with ₦170 million in rewards to promote digital banking adoption and financ…
HighPrinceton ends 133-year honor code as AI cheating becomes rampant
Princeton University ended its 133-year-old honor code system, requiring exam proctors after AI tools made academic cheating easier to commit and harder to det…
HighEducation Freedom Tax Credit aims to reshape school choice through charitable giving
A new Education Freedom Tax Credit launching in 2027 aims to expand school choice through charitable giving to scholarship organizations, reflecting broader co…
MediumRedlining's Legacy: Housing, Crime, Schools Drive Food Access Gaps More Than Income
A Texas A&M study finds that housing quality, crime rates, and schools—not transportation or income—are primary barriers to healthy food access in historically…
HighFive Italian divers die in Maldives cave exploration tragedy
Five Italian divers, including a University of Genoa ecology professor, died during a cave exploration at 50 meters depth in Maldives' Vaavu Atoll. A rescue di…
HighScientists isolate brain cells that measure disappointment when rewards fail
Researchers identified a specific cluster of brain cells in the lateral habenula that activate exclusively when expected rewards fail to arrive, offering poten…
HighAI tools help scientists decode the complex calls of crows and orcas
Scientists are using AI models to analyze vast amounts of animal vocalization data, helping decode communication in carrion crows and orcas. The technology acc…
HighMónica Bettencourt-Dias: «La gran pregunta sobre el cáncer es cómo sobrevive a los tratamientos»
La bióloga portuguesa Mónica Bettencourt-Dias se convierte en la primera mujer y primera extranjera en dirigir el CRG de Barcelona, liderando 476 científicos e…
HighWestminster street signs honor slain activist Charlie Kirk, sparking local backlash
Westminster, California renamed a street after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prompting protests from liberal residents who oppose the tribute to th…
HighCambridge professor breaks silence on Tourette's: 'I've lived well with it'
Dr Amanda Cole, a Cambridge University assistant professor, is publicly disclosing her Tourette's syndrome diagnosis to challenge stigma and encourage others t…
HighSeychelles Tourism Board names Maria Azemia as Deputy CEO
The Seychelles Tourism Board has appointed Maria Azemia as Deputy CEO, bringing over a decade of tourism leadership experience and international expertise to t…
HighEstudantes de 12 anos do DF apresentarão pesquisas em Harvard e MIT
Dois jovens pesquisadores do DF foram convidados a apresentar trabalhos científicos na área da saúde em Harvard e MIT durante o Global Health Catalyst 2026, ev…
HighAustralia Opens 2027 Fully Funded Scholarship Applications for Developing Nations
Australia has opened applications for its 2027 Australia Awards Scholarships, offering fully funded undergraduate and postgraduate study opportunities for stud…
HighStanford Scientists Reverse Aging Signs in Sea Squirts Using Electrical Pulses
Stanford researchers discovered that electrical pulses can reverse aging-related damage in sea squirts by improving stem cell function and tissue regeneration,…
MediumInsta360 X6 Packs Larger Sensors Into Compact 360-Degree Action Camera
Insta360 launches its X6 flagship 360-degree action camera featuring larger sensors in a compact design and 8K50p video capability, positioning it as more than…
HighBad Education reunion special reunites cast for 10-year anniversary episode
Bad Education shares exclusive behind-the-scenes photos ahead of its 10-year anniversary reunion special, featuring the original cast reuniting for a one-off e…
HighGhent professors questioned Cofnas's qualifications months before Arday's death
Professors at Ghent University challenged Nathan Cofnas's qualifications for his postdoctoral role, alleging limited expertise and a far-right agenda months be…
HighUFMA abre inscrições para Mestrado em Letras com 40 vagas em Bacabal
Federal University of Maranhão's Bacabal campus opens enrollment for 40 master's positions in Letters with focus on Language, Culture and Discourse, with appli…
HighChocolate Aroma Boosts Leg Workout Performance in New Study
A study found that sniffing dark chocolate before leg exercises increased workout volume by 18 repetitions without increasing perceived exertion, suggesting ol…
MediumFull-Fat Dairy Makes a Comeback as Research Challenges Low-Fat Dogma
University of Toronto research finds full-fat dairy consumption shows no negative health impacts and may offer benefits including improved blood pressure and n…
HighEstudio europeo revela disparidades en supervivencia del cáncer infantil según país y estadio
Un análisis de casi 10.000 menores de 27 países europeos identifica diferencias significativas en supervivencia del cáncer infantil según el tipo de tumor, est…
HighPrince George to attend Eton College, following father Prince William's path
Prince George will attend Eton College from September, following his father Prince William's path at the elite £63,000-per-year boarding school in Berkshire.
HighPositive mindset helps over-65s improve cognition and physical strength, Yale study finds
Yale study of 11,000+ participants found nearly half of people over 65 improved cognitively or physically, with positive age beliefs being the key differentiat…
HighKohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho college murders case
Bryan Kohberger claims he was misled when pleading guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students and is attempting to withdraw his plea.
HighTeacher Confidence, Not Experience, Drives Digital Competence in Language Education
Researchers developed and validated a digital competence framework for college foreign language teachers in China, finding that teacher confidence and intentio…
HighStem cells from fat tissue show promise in restoring ovarian function in rats
Adipose-derived stem cells improved ovarian function in rats with diminished ovarian reserve by reducing oxidative stress and ferroptosis, with significant inc…
HighBlues prospect Mayich in coma after collapsing during ASU workout
St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich collapsed during an Arizona State University team workout on August 21 and remains in a coma with zero chance of recove…
HighOtago researchers identify distinct genetic signatures for binge eating and anorexia
University of Otago researchers contributed to a landmark international study identifying distinct genetic signatures for binge eating and anorexia nervosa, ch…
HighThree European families explain why Brexit forced them to leave Kent behind
Three European women who built lives in Kent over decades share why they felt compelled to leave following the 2016 Brexit referendum, citing hostility, uncert…
HighThree killed in Philippine high school shooting; two suspects arrested
Two gunmen opened fire at a high school in Tacloban City, Philippines, killing three and injuring five. A 15-year-old student and another suspect were arrested…
HighGLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Show Unexpected Social Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
GLP-1 weight-loss medications are producing unexpected relationship and employment benefits, particularly for women, alongside their primary weight-reduction e…
MediumOklahoma principal shot stopping alleged school shooter, credited with preventing massacre
Principal Kirk Moore confronted an armed former student at Pauls Valley High School on April 7, disarming him after being shot in the leg. Investigators say th…
HighActor Zhang Linghe trades red carpets for wind farms in sustainability documentary
Actor Zhang Linghe, a former engineering student turned entertainment star, appears in sustainability documentary exploring China's energy transition and green…
HighChile's Top 10 Most Effective Marketers Named in Adlatina's Crema MKT Study
Adlatina's exclusive research identifies Chile's 10 most effective marketing leaders based on Effie Awards performance across Latin America in 2025, recognizin…
HighMicroexplosão atmosférica provocou ventos de até 130 km/h em Frederico Westphalen
Ventos de até 130 km/h causados por microexplosão atmosférica (downburst) destruíram casas e árvores em Frederico Westphalen. Professor da UFSM explica o fenôm…
HighCambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead After Plagiarism Allegations
Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor who resigned following plagiarism and fabrication allegations, has been found dead. The circumstances surrounding his death…
HighBryan Johnson's Autoimmune Gastritis Diagnosis Spotlights Incurable Stomach Condition
Longevity influencer Bryan Johnson revealed he has autoimmune gastritis, a chronic condition causing irreversible stomach damage with long-term cancer risk, cu…
HighBunny Levine, 'Gilmore Girls' and 'La La Land' actress, dies at 97
Bunny Levine, a former school librarian who became an actress after retirement, died peacefully at 97. She appeared in Gilmore Girls, La La Land, and other pro…
HighOklahoma High School's 26-Year Tradition: Freshmen Must Kiss Parents Goodbye
Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa has maintained a 26-year tradition where seniors prevent freshmen from leaving their cars until they give their mothers a go…
HighCernuda y Vicent protagonizan el examen de Lengua de la PAU 2026 en Andalucía
Andalusia's 2026 university entrance exam (PAU) in Spanish Language and Literature featured works by Luis Cernuda and Manuel Vicent, with 53,495 students takin…
HighThai teen kills grandparents, opens fire at Bangkok school; at least 7 dead
A 14-year-old student shot and killed his grandparents before opening fire at his school in Bangkok, resulting in at least seven deaths. The suspect used his g…
High7-Year-Old Prodigy Attends University Chemistry Classes After Perfect Exam Scores
Theodore Kwan, a 7-year-old from Singapore, attends university chemistry lectures after achieving perfect scores on advanced exams, demonstrating exceptional a…
MediumVida pode ter surgido apenas 300 milhões de anos após formação da Terra
Pesquisadores do University College London analisaram rochas de Quebec com 3,75 a 4,28 bilhões de anos e encontraram estruturas fossilizadas que sugerem existê…
HighTeacher accused of principal knife attack returns to court, case adjourned to February
A Melbourne teacher accused of attacking his principal with two knives at Keysborough Secondary College returned to court, with his case adjourned to February.…
HighTLR7 Overactivation Identified as Lethal DLBCL Subtype in Women
International research reveals TLR7 overactivation in women with specific LBDCG mutations causes 4x higher mortality than men, opening new targeted therapeutic…
HighExercise reduces depression symptoms for 75+ minutes, amplifies therapy benefits
Iowa State University research shows 30 minutes of exercise reduces depression symptoms for at least 75 minutes and amplifies therapy benefits when combined wi…
HighOakland's Black student reparations initiative stalls after five years of internal conflict
Oakland Unified School District's 2021 reparations initiative for Black students has largely stalled, with the task force dissolving after one year due to inte…
HighPhilippines-Vietnam Enhanced Partnership Signals Shifting Asia-Pacific Dynamics
Philippines and Vietnam elevated bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership during a state visit, marking the first such partnership for both nations and…
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