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.
Hantavirus cases in NY and Illinois unrelated to cruise ship outbreak
A suspected hantavirus case at a New York high school and a possible case in Illinois are under investigation, with health officials confirming no connection t…
MediumArts and Culture Linked to 4% Slower Biological Aging, UCL Study Finds
UK study of 3,500+ adults finds weekly artistic activities associated with 4% slower biological aging rates, measured through epigenetic markers similar to exe…
MediumCoffee's Anti-Aging Secret Lies Beyond Caffeine, Texas A&M Study Finds
A University of Texas A&M study reveals coffee's anti-aging properties stem from polyphenolic compounds that activate the NR4A1 protein, which declines with ag…
MediumChris Anne Affleck, Mother of Ben and Casey Affleck, Dies at 83
Chris Anne Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, died peacefully at 83 following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She fulfilled her final wish to atte…
HighCambridge Scholar's Death Follows Plagiarism Scandal
Jason Arday, 41, a Cambridge professor, died shortly after resigning amid plagiarism accusations that sparked significant controversy. His death has prompted r…
MediumCeuma promete apuração após vídeo ofensivo de estudante de medicina
A Ceuma University medical student's offensive video about Paço do Lumiar went viral, prompting the mayor to cancel the internship agreement and refer the case…
HighOdisha student scores perfect 500/500 in CBSE 10th, credits consistency and concept mastery
Odisha's Ayusman Mohapatra scored a perfect 500/500 in CBSE Class 10 exams 2026, achieving 100 marks in all five subjects. He credits consistent study, mock te…
HighStudy Links Online Harassment, Screen Time to College Student Suicidal Thoughts
A study of 46,000 college students found that excessive online time and online harassment are associated with suicidal thoughts, with cisgender men showing the…
HighHarvard Scientists Solve 56-Million-Year Snowball Earth Mystery
Harvard researchers propose that Earth's Sturtian glaciation consisted of repeated freeze-thaw cycles rather than one continuous ice age, explaining how the pl…
HighQuatro livros exploram a moral, os mercados e o dinheiro no capitalismo moderno
Quatro obras recentes de economistas renomados examinam a relação entre moral, mercados e regulação, propondo perspectivas distintas sobre como reformular o ca…
HighEstudo alemão revela que ratos demonstram empatia em níveis graduais
Pesquisadores da Ruhr University Bochum propõem modelo multidimensional para medir empatia animal, demonstrando que ratos exibem comportamentos empáticos em ní…
HighExtremadura tightens exam proctoring against AI cheating without frequency detectors
Extremadura's university entrance exam (PAU) will intensify classroom surveillance to prevent AI-assisted cheating but won't deploy frequency detectors, unlike…
HighChubut restricts cellphone use in schools to pedagogical purposes only
Chubut's legislature approved a law restricting cellphone use in schools across all educational levels, permitting devices only for teacher-planned pedagogical…
HighWVU recruit announces commitment by burning couch to 'Country Roads'
Offensive lineman Ethan Lawson announced his West Virginia commitment by posting a video of himself burning a couch while 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' plays,…
HighHonours system quietly becomes more inclusive, with record working-class recipients
The UK honours system is becoming more socially representative, with 31% of higher award recipients now from working-class backgrounds—up from 4% last year—fol…
HighUMass Snaps 16-Game Losing Streak with Stunning Upset Over Rutgers
UMass defeated Rutgers 37-21 as massive underdogs, snapping the longest losing streak in college football history at 16 games.
HighLa ciencia del sonrojo: la expresión más humana que no podemos fingir
El sonrojo es una respuesta fisiológica exclusivamente humana vinculada a la vergüenza, imposible de fingir voluntariamente, que representa una de las expresio…
HighKenya's education overhaul leaves 2,000 rural schools facing closure
Over 2,000 primary schools in rural Kenya face closure as enrollment plummets following a 2017 curriculum reform that required under-resourced schools to accom…
HighBOC orders firearms inventory after Ateneo shooting linked to bureau-issued gun
Bureau of Customs Commissioner orders comprehensive firearms inventory and investigation after a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. One weapon used wa…
HighBody found in search for Bristol student missing on Romanian hiking trip
A body believed to be George Smyth, an 18-year-old University of Bristol student missing since November in Romanian mountains, has been found. The student had…
HighResearchers Suppress Superconductivity in Magic-Angle Graphene, Solving Decade-Old Mystery
Researchers at University of Manchester resolved a decade-long debate by demonstrating that electron-electron interactions, not atomic vibrations, drive superc…
HighCentenarians' Blood Chemistry Reveals Secrets to Healthy Aging
Boston University researchers identified a unique metabolic fingerprint in centenarians' blood, featuring elevated bile acids and preserved steroids, that corr…
HighIndia's medical exam leak scandal claims lives, sparks mass resit and protests
India conducted a retest of its competitive medical entrance exam (NEET) for 2 million students after allegations of question paper leaks, resulting in student…
HighUK universities threaten cuts to student hardship funds amid funding crisis
UK university leaders warn they may cut hardship support and outreach for disadvantaged students if funding struggles persist, with two-thirds prepared for com…
HighThailand school shooting death toll reaches 8 as wounded girl succumbs to injuries
A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Bangkok-area school and his home, killing at least 8 people including a 12-year-old girl who died from wounds Saturday.…
HighHarvard gastroenterologist recommends green tea, coffee, beetroot juice for fatty liver
A Harvard-trained gastroenterologist recommends green tea, coffee, and beetroot juice as natural beverages to help manage fatty liver disease, citing research…
MediumRabid bat discovered near University of Washington campus
A rabid bat was found near the University of Washington, prompting health authorities to assess potential exposure risks and advise the community on safety pre…
MediumHarvard study: Up to five cups of coffee daily may benefit heart health
Harvard research indicates up to five cups of daily coffee may provide cardiovascular benefits, challenging previous health concerns about caffeine consumption.
HighNew Cretaceous Mammal Species Found in Mexico Offers Clues to Dinosaur-Era Survival
Paleontologists identified a new multituberculate mammal species, Cimolodon desosai, from a 75-million-year-old fossil in Mexico. The hamster-sized omnivore re…
HighVenezuela's government and opposition hold historic talks on judicial reform and frozen assets
Venezuela's government and opposition held historic talks resulting in agreements to unlock frozen assets and overhaul the judiciary, marking the first dialogu…
HighPoor sleep habits linked to brain aging markers in major study
University of Arizona study of 23,000 adults finds sleeping outside 7-9 hours, frequent daytime napping, and sleeplessness associated with white matter lesions…
HighHigh-earning careers without college degrees emerge in Brazil's 2026 job market
Brazilian article highlights professions capable of earning over R$10,000 monthly without university education in 2026, addressing alternative career pathways.
MediumHidden burden: How 17-year-old carers sacrifice education and youth for family
An estimated 1 million young people under 18 in the UK are unpaid carers for family members, facing significant educational and social disadvantages. One 17-ye…
HighCientíficos descubren que el parto difícil no es exclusivo de los humanos
Un estudio de 29 especies de primates en Reino Unido desafía la creencia de décadas de que solo los humanos enfrentan dificultades obstétricas. Los hallazgos,…
HighEl atajo hacia la riqueza: cómo jóvenes emprendedores compran empresas sin capital propio
Una nueva generación de emprendedores está utilizando fondos de búsqueda y financiación alternativa para comprar pequeñas empresas, creando millonarios sin cap…
HighPasay City mobilizes security after false school gun threat
Pasay City heightened security at East High School after a reported gun threat that police determined was unfounded. Classes continued uninterrupted as authori…
HighCofnas given three-month teaching ban but retains research role at Ghent
Nathan Cofnas, accused of plagiarism by deceased Cambridge sociologist Jason Arday, has been barred from teaching for three months at Ghent University but allo…
HighSyracuse University Faces Enrollment Crisis Threatening Financial Stability
Syracuse University faces financial pressures as it struggles to attract sufficient student enrollment to sustain its operations and revenue.
MediumGlobal experts call for WHO recognition of ocular toxoplasmosis as neglected tropical disease
Leading ophthalmologists call for WHO to classify ocular toxoplasmosis as a neglected tropical disease, citing its impact on one-third of the global population…
HighAmerican Auburn student found dead in Japan after week-long search
James Higginbotham, 20, an Auburn University student, was found dead in mountainous terrain near Kyoto after disappearing during a family vacation. A multi-day…
HighColts GM Ballard Blasts NFL Players Seeking College Eligibility
Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard harshly criticized NFL players attempting to return to college football eligibility, calling it the "stupidest" thing he's…
HighPorto's Nutrition School Marks 50 Years With Plans for Digital Future
The Faculty of Nutrition Sciences at University of Porto marked its 50th anniversary with celebrations highlighting its role as Portugal's first nutrition educ…
HighUFMG retoma atendimentos odontológicos gratuitos para gestantes
UFMG's School of Dentistry has reopened its specialized clinic for pregnant women, offering free dental services at the Pampulha campus with WhatsApp-based sch…
HighACLM launches first centralized lifestyle medicine evidence repository
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine launched a searchable evidence repository containing 1,500+ curated studies on lifestyle medicine interventions, des…
High5 Key Reasons Chromebooks Are Smart Choices for Student Laptops
Android Central outlines key advantages of Chromebooks for students, including automatic updates, robust security features, Android app compatibility, and affo…
HighPEV propõe turmas com máximo de 20 alunos e fim dos exames do 9º ano
Portugal's Green Party proposes capping classroom sizes at 20 students and eliminating 9th-grade national exams, with 12th-grade exam scores counting only for…
HighYoung adults were COVID-19's early warning system in Quebec, study finds
A Université de Montréal study analyzing 1M+ COVID-19 cases found young adults (18-29) consistently showed first infections in community clusters across seven…
HighCollege student killed by police after entering wrong house in Pennsylvania
A college student was fatally shot by police in Pennsylvania after entering the wrong house, according to the student's father. The incident raises questions a…
MediumLeg Strength May Predict Longevity Better Than BMI, Research Shows
Research shows leg strength is a stronger predictor of lifespan than BMI or body weight, with strong lower-body muscles linked to lower mortality risk, better…
HighAncient embryonic blueprint shared across 700 million years of animal evolution
Researchers at Friedrich Schiller University Jena discovered that comb jellies possess the same embryonic signaling center found in vertebrates, suggesting thi…
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