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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.
Duffy: Elite Universities Risk Corrupting Young Minds with Anti-American Ideas
Secretary Sean Duffy expresses concerns about Harvard and elite universities promoting anti-Christian values, while acknowledging some students can thrive ther…
MediumAUT Microbiology PhD Student Wins NASA Internship to Study Life Beyond Earth
Laura Franssen, an AUT microbiology PhD student, has been awarded a three-month internship at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory—the third consecutive AUT studen…
HighRecord numbers of UK students choosing to live at home due to soaring accommodation costs
Over one in three UK 18-year-olds plan to live at home for university in 2026, the highest in nine years, driven by accommodation costs exceeding £300-400 week…
HighCollege degree pays off within 15 years, even for liberal arts majors, study finds
A Texas study tracking 29,000 students over 15 years finds college graduates earn $87,000 more than high school graduates after accounting for tuition and oppo…
HighScientists Map Precise Striped Pattern of Smell Receptors in Mouse Nose
Researchers mapped 5.5 million neurons in mice and discovered smell receptors are organized in precise horizontal stripes, overturning decades of assumptions a…
HighStudy maps path to room-temperature mRNA vaccine patches
Researchers from RMIT, MIT, and Harvard identified optimal conditions for preserving mRNA-carrying particles in dissolvable vaccine patches, potentially elimin…
HighPune Medical College Claims 3 Scientists in Stanford's Top 2% Global Researchers List
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College in Pune announces three scientists recognized in Stanford's prestigious global researcher rankings, including two in the 2025 T…
MediumErika Kirk urges conservative students to maintain activism after husband's death
Erika Kirk, now leading Turning Point USA after her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination in September 2025, urges conservative students to continue campus acti…
HighUS College Degrees Face ROI Scrutiny as Students Weigh Costs Against Earnings
Rising tuition and student debt prompt young Americans to question college ROI, shifting focus toward technical programs. Universities are adapting by improvin…
HighTwo Rutgers-affiliated injured in early morning shooting near campus
Two people affiliated with Rutgers University were shot early Friday morning near campus housing following an apparent altercation. One victim was struck direc…
HighScientists Reveal How Afamin's Hydrophobic Pocket Stabilizes Wnt3a Transport
Japanese researchers used high-speed AFM to visualize how Afamin protein stabilizes and transports Wnt3a through a hydrophobic pocket, revealing dynamic struct…
HighUCLA faces free speech accusations over threat to identify protest disruptors
UCLA Law faces free speech allegations after an administrator warned conservative students against identifying protesters who disrupted a DHS official's speech…
HighGraduates boo Eric Schmidt over AI at commencement, reflecting campus anxiety
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed by University of Arizona graduates when discussing AI, reflecting widespread student anxiety about the technology's im…
HighShaq Trolls Barkley at LSU Graduation with Degree Name Card Prank
Shaquille O'Neal completed his Master of Liberal Arts at LSU and used his graduation ceremony to publicly troll Charles Barkley by modifying his name card duri…
HighOhio State Researchers Awarded $1.2M to Map Spinal Cord's Hidden Immune Role
Ohio State researchers received a $1.2M grant to investigate whether the spinal cord independently detects infection and directs immune response, potentially c…
HighUS sanctions suspend TOEFL and GRE testing in Iran, forcing students abroad
US sanctions suspension halts TOEFL and GRE exams in Iran, forcing students to travel abroad at significant cost to meet university deadlines and scholarship r…
HighUS Immigrants' Heart Disease Risk Rises With Time in Country
Foreign-born immigrants to the US show lower cardiovascular disease risk initially, but this advantage diminishes significantly after 15+ years of residence du…
HighUniversity of Auckland launches world-first study on zinc's potential role in autism
University of Auckland researchers are conducting a world-first study testing zinc's effects on human brain cells to explore potential autism treatment, buildi…
HighUK confidence in university degrees plummets as graduate premium shrinks
A British Social Attitudes survey shows only 36% of people now believe graduates earn significantly more than non-graduates, down from 50% in 2005, as rising t…
HighSugar coating on immune cells drives psoriasis inflammation
Researchers found that immune cells shed a gel-like sugar coating to exit the bloodstream and enter inflamed skin, challenging previous understanding of psoria…
HighObesity drugs and surgery cause greater muscle loss than diet and exercise
A meta-analysis finds diet and exercise preserve more muscle mass during weight loss compared to obesity drugs and surgery, which lose 2-5x more fat-free mass…
HighBoston University researchers develop simple statistical model to forecast COVID-19 quarantine housing needs
Boston University researchers created a simple statistical model to predict COVID-19 quarantine housing needs ten days in advance, using daily case counts and…
HighWest Pacific Tropics Identified as Emerging Disease Hotspot Requiring Regional Action
James Cook University researchers identify socioeconomic conditions and governance as key drivers of infectious disease emergence in the West Pacific Tropics,…
MediumOhio State settles for $100M in decades-old sexual abuse case
Ohio State University agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims from hundreds of former student athletes sexually abused by Dr. Richard Strauss…
HighAppeals court blocks defense of Texas Dream Act, ending in-state tuition for undocumented students
A federal appeals court rejected efforts to defend Texas's 25-year-old Dream Act, upholding a ruling that ended in-state tuition benefits for undocumented stud…
HighIllinois leaders push Pritzker to join federal scholarship tax credit program
Illinois leaders are pushing Gov. Pritzker to opt into a federal scholarship tax credit program launching Jan. 1, 2027, which would allow taxpayers to claim up…
HighAI-Designed Gene Editors Achieve 36x Efficiency Boost, Advancing Genetic Disease Treatment
South Korean researchers developed OpenABE, an AI-designed base editor refined through protein engineering, achieving 36x greater efficiency than previous mode…
HighBio-inspired ear probe could revolutionize early hearing loss detection
Binghamton University researchers secured $1.84M NIH funding to develop a dual-sensing ear canal probe using bio-inspired flow microphone technology to more ac…
HighFormer Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee Found Dead at TMC Office
Asish Banerjee, 74-year-old former Deputy Speaker of West Bengal Assembly, was found dead at a TMC office in Birbhum with a purported suicide note recovered by…
HighDodo's 'Bird Brain' Reputation Undeserved, Study Suggests
International research using CT scans of dodo skulls reveals the extinct bird was likely as intelligent as other pigeons and may have been nocturnal, contradic…
HighHKU's ClairS Algorithm Significantly Improves Cancer Mutation Detection Using Long-Read Sequencing
HKU researchers developed ClairS, a deep-learning algorithm that significantly improves cancer mutation detection using long-read sequencing. The tool has been…
HighFrom Darwin's Microscope to the Lab: How One Scientist Inspires the Next Generation
Professor Lyn Beazley's childhood visit to Darwin's house sparked a 30+ year neuroscience career dedicated to inspiring young scientists through research and e…
HighMathematical Model Could Unlock Timing of Stem Cell Development
University of Michigan researchers developed a mathematical model called MultiVelo to predict the timing of molecular changes in stem cells, potentially advanc…
HighMIT physicist maps black holes through X-ray echoes, unlocking galaxy formation secrets
MIT Associate Professor Erin Kara uses X-ray reverberation mapping to study supermassive black holes and their role in galaxy formation, advancing understandin…
HighMelbourne teacher charged after stabbing principal over contract non-renewal
An IT teacher at a Melbourne secondary school was charged after allegedly stabbing the principal with two kitchen knives following notification his contract wo…
HighCombination therapy overcomes immunotherapy resistance in glioblastoma
Researchers identify Wnt7b as a key driver of immunotherapy resistance in glioblastoma and demonstrate that combining a Wnt inhibitor with anti-PD1 therapy sig…
HighMIT researcher develops AI models grounded in chemical principles for drug discovery
MIT Associate Professor Connor Coley develops AI computational models that design new chemical compounds and predict reaction pathways for drug discovery, embe…
HighUFMA abre inscrições para 147 vagas no Colégio Universitário
Federal University of Maranhão's preparatory school opened enrollment for 147 positions across elementary and technical high school levels, with selection exam…
HighMcGill Debunks 'Lizard Brain' Myth, Decades After Neuroscience Moved On
McGill University challenges the widely taught but scientifically false "lizard brain" theory, tracing its origins to Carl Sagan and explaining why modern neur…
HighCampus culture wars intensify: Pride flags removed, DEI programs face federal scrutiny
Multiple U.S. educational institutions face scrutiny over DEI programs, pride flag displays, and curriculum choices, with federal investigations and political…
HighFive wounded in stabbing at Washington high school; student suspect detained
Five people, including four students and a campus security officer, were wounded in a stabbing attack at Henry Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington. A studen…
HighDeep mantle flow linked to copper-rich craton edges, study finds
University of Sydney researchers reveal that ancient copper deposits form predictably near subduction zones, offering a new framework to improve mineral explor…
HighHebrew University reveals gut stem cells mount active defense against Salmonella
Hebrew University research reveals intestinal stem cells actively defend against Salmonella by differentiating into antimicrobial cells, offering insights into…
HighUH astronomy alumnus wins Maryland Science Center's Outstanding Young Scientist award
University of Hawaii astronomy alumnus Gagandeep Anand was named the 2026 Outstanding Young Scientist by the Maryland Science Center for his research on the Hu…
HighSleep Now Counts as 8th Heart Health Metric, Columbia Study Shows
Columbia University research validates sleep as a critical cardiovascular health factor, supporting the American Heart Association's addition of sleep as the 8…
HighMicrosoft AI scientist joins China's Tongji amid 89% plunge in US AI talent migration
Microsoft's former head of generative AI Li Hongzhi has joined Shanghai's Tongji University as a distinguished professor, exemplifying a broader 89% decline in…
HighOhio Police Chief Arrested in Florida on 70-Count Child Sex Indictment
Ohio police chief Chad Essert faces a 70-count indictment for alleged sex crimes against a minor between 2005-2010, with potential 280-year prison sentence if…
HighPhilippine student livestreams school shooting, killing classmate before turning gun on self
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a private university campus in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and wounding two others before taking his…
HighStudent opens fire at Russian university, kills at least 8 in Perm
A student opened fire at Perm University in Russia's Urals region, killing at least eight people and wounding 24 others before being detained. The incident mar…
HighAI Creates Synthetic Viruses for First Time, Raising Medical Hope and Security Fears
US researchers used AI to design 16 novel viruses not found in nature, offering potential medical breakthroughs against antibiotic resistance but triggering bi…
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