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.
Nepali students in Delhi struggle to focus as flash floods devastate homeland
Nepali students studying in Delhi struggle to concentrate on academics while worried about relatives affected by devastating flash floods in Nepal that have ki…
HighUtah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse loses licence
Utah regulators revoked the licence of Provo Canyon School's girls campus, citing unnecessary restraints and neglect. Paris Hilton, who alleged abuse there in…
HighGlobal Study Links Rising Heat to Mental Health Decline in Children
New global research links rising temperatures to declining mental health in children, with heatwaves increasing poor mental health outcomes by 25% and each 1°C…
HighPhD Student Dies by Suicide After Boyfriend Threatens to Leak Private Images
A 26-year-old PhD student in Madhya Pradesh died by suicide after being allegedly sexually assaulted, blackmailed with intimate videos, and threatened by her b…
HighWhangārei Principal Overcomes Amputation to Continue 27-Year Leadership
Pat Newman, principal of Hora Hora School for 27 years, continues his role after losing his leg to diabetes complications. His resilience and student-centered…
HighScientists map the brain's reward pathway that drives maternal bonding
University of Otago researchers identified brain pathways that drive maternal instinct through hormones prolactin and placental lactogen, offering insights int…
HighStudy reveals T. rex's tiny arms evolved as powerful jaws took over hunting
Researchers analyzing 82 theropod species found that T. rex and other giant predators evolved tiny arms because powerful skulls and jaws became their primary h…
HighH5N1 bird flu spreads to second Australian state; human pandemic risk remains low
H5N1 bird flu has reached a second Australian state with three confirmed seabird cases, but health authorities maintain pandemic risk remains low despite incre…
HighGreenland Sharks' 400-Year Lifespan Reveals Eye-Aging Secrets
Researchers discovered that Greenland sharks, which live up to 400 years, maintain healthy eyesight throughout their lifespan through specialized DNA repair me…
HighMotor abnormalities emerge as predictors of multiple mental health disorders
Research shows motor symptoms like coordination problems and involuntary movements predict both general mental illness risk and specific disorders including ps…
HighAlberta's abandoned oil wells shift cleanup costs to landowners, taxpayers
University of Calgary study reveals Alberta's abandoned oil and gas wells create unfair financial burden on landowners and taxpayers, with cleanup costs rising…
HighBlack teen's mysterious death in Mississippi sparks civil rights scrutiny
An 18-year-old Black teen died under unclear circumstances during a July 4th island party in Mississippi, prompting civil rights investigations and high-profil…
HighStudent dies in Reading meningitis outbreak; same strain as Kent cluster
A student has died and two others are being treated following a meningitis B outbreak in Reading, the same strain that caused fatal cases in Kent earlier this…
HighHarvard Caps 'A' Grades in Historic Move Against Grade Inflation
Harvard University faculty voted to limit A grades for undergraduates in a historic effort to address rising grade inflation and maintain academic standards.
HighSevere COVID-19 tied to higher stillbirth, preterm birth risk in pregnant women
Canadian meta-analysis of 438,548 pregnant people finds severe COVID-19 significantly increases risks of stillbirth, preterm birth, and preeclampsia, with seve…
HighIran's Record Internet Blackout Deepens Economic Crisis Amid Political Unrest
Iran has implemented its longest intentional internet shutdown, restricting access and fueling public anger while exposing regime vulnerabilities. The blackout…
HighDAAD Opens Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships for 2026 with September-November Deadlines
DAAD invites international students to apply for fully funded postgraduate scholarships in Germany covering master's, MPhil, and short courses with application…
HighNHS dentist shortage forces patients into costly private care as fees surge
NHS dentist shortages across the UK are forcing patients to pay for expensive private dental care, with costs rising 23-32% in two years. Young people and preg…
HighGut bacteria may signal Parkinson's risk years before symptoms emerge
UCL researchers found distinctive gut microbiome patterns can identify Parkinson's risk years before symptoms appear, with diet potentially playing a preventiv…
HighAos 17 anos, Anala Beevers conquista bolsa integral em Howard para pesquisar câncer e genética
Anala Beevers, de New Orleans, reconheceu o alfabeto aos 12 meses e alcançou QI 145 aos 4 anos, entrando na Mensa. Aos 17, conquistou bolsa integral no Karsh S…
HighIA generativa aumenta productividad laboral 14% en primer estudio de campo
Investigadores de Stanford y MIT documentaron que herramientas de IA generativa mejoraron la productividad en 14% en un equipo de atención al cliente, con mayo…
HighMichigan Shifts First-Semester Grades to Pass/Fail to Ease Student Stress
University of Michigan will implement pass-fail grading for first-semester students to reduce academic anxiety and encourage exploration of diverse coursework…
HighValencia education chief appeals to families as teacher strike looms
Valencia's education authority offers teachers a €75 monthly raise over three years, but unions reject it as inadequate, proceeding with planned strike as fami…
HighHarvard caps A grades at 20% to combat grade inflation
Harvard University approved a cap limiting A grades to 20% of students per course starting fall 2027, addressing decades of grade inflation that saw A grades r…
HighScientists discover biomarker to predict which neurons will regenerate after injury
UC San Diego researchers identified a gene expression biomarker that predicts whether neurons will regenerate after injury, validated across multiple nervous s…
HighLA School Renovation Unearths Millions of Fossils From 9-Million-Year-Old Ocean
A school renovation in Los Angeles discovered millions of fossils from a 9-million-year-old ocean floor, revealing over 200 species and transforming the constr…
HighBangkok school shooting death toll reaches eight as wounded girl dies in hospital
A 12-year-old girl died from injuries sustained in a Nonthaburi school shooting, bringing the death toll to eight. A 14-year-old student allegedly opened fire…
HighNASA confirms massive meteor explosion over northeastern US equivalent to 300 tons of TNT
NASA confirmed a meteor explosion over the northeastern US with force equivalent to 300 tons of TNT, with potential meteorite fragments in Cape Cod Bay visible…
HighColumbia-barred professor delivers 'Death to America' speech at Virginia Tech event
Mohamed Abdou, a former Columbia professor barred for supporting terror groups, delivered a speech at Virginia Tech calling for the 'end of U.S. empire' and pr…
HighChina takes subtle jab at India's exam woes, touts flawless Gaokao for 13M students
China's embassy highlighted the flawless conduct of its Gaokao exam for 13 million students, implicitly criticizing India's NEET entrance test plagued by paper…
HighSeven Japanese School Habits Offer Global Lessons Beyond Academic Excellence
Japanese schools cultivate character and responsibility through practices like student-led cleaning, formal respect rituals, independent commuting, and shared…
MediumAfternoon naps may slow brain aging, large study suggests
British and Uruguayan researchers found that regular afternoon naps are associated with larger brain volume and may help slow cognitive decline in people aged…
MediumThailand school shooting death toll reaches 8 as wounded girl succumbs to injuries
A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Bangkok-area high school and his home, killing at least eight people including five staff members and his grandparents.…
HighT. rex's tiny arms were evolutionary trade-off for crushing bite force
A UCL study analyzing 82 theropod species reveals that giant carnivorous dinosaurs independently evolved smaller forelimbs in exchange for larger, more powerfu…
High265-Million-Year-Old Skull Reveals Fearsome Predator That Ruled Before Dinosaurs
Scientists discovered a 265-million-year-old skull of Pampaphoneus biccai in Brazil, revealing a fearsome predator that dominated 40 million years before dinos…
HighKate Manne: la gordofobia es un prejuicio moral disfrazado de rechazo físico
La filósofa Kate Manne analiza cómo la gordofobia perpetúa estereotipos injustos sobre personas con cuerpos grandes, vinculando el rechazo físico con juicios m…
HighStudent discovers lost Mayan city using Google and laser data
A Tulane University student identified Valeriana, a previously unknown Mayan city in Mexico, by analyzing freely available laser mapping data online. The 16.6…
HighLa dieta keto supera a la mediterránea en beneficios para obesos con prediabetes
Un estudio publicado en Cell Metabolism demuestra que la dieta cetogénica ofrece mayores beneficios cardiometabólicos que la mediterránea o vegetal en personas…
HighWinter illness compounds Northland school staffing crisis, forcing class closures
Northland schools are struggling with winter illness and staff shortages, forcing some to send classes home. Teachers work while sick due to lack of relievers,…
HighU.S. childhood lead exposure declines overall, but racial and economic disparities persist
U.S. childhood blood lead levels declined over a decade, but state data reveal persistent racial and economic disparities, with children of color and low-incom…
HighStudy: One-Third of Maternal Deaths Linked to Children's Social Care Involvement
Research reveals a third of women who died during or after pregnancy were known to Children's Social Care, with most deaths from suicide, psychiatric causes, o…
HighFísica cubano-americana chamada de 'nova Einstein' busca unir relatividade e mecânica quântica
Sabrina Pasterski, conhecida como a 'nova Einstein', construiu seu próprio avião na adolescência e agora trabalha para unir a relatividade geral com a física q…
HighUK summers heating up fast: 40C heat could become routine within decades
UK temperatures are breaking records with 40C summers possible within two decades. Scientists warn the nation's infrastructure and homes are dangerously unprep…
HighFrom One-Way Ticket to 37 Years of Service: Ray Donato's Diplomatic Legacy
Ray Donato, the first Filipino appointed as U.S. Honorary Consul under President Aquino, completed 37 years of diplomatic service while championing Filipino-Am…
HighRabid bat discovered near UW Seattle campus; health officials warn of exposure risk
A rabid bat was found near the University of Washington campus in Seattle, prompting health officials to urge anyone with potential contact to seek immediate m…
HighWest Bank school fortifies against settler violence as three pupils killed this year
A Palestinian school in the occupied West Bank has installed barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year in escalating settler attacks. Parent…
HighNew monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
MediumStudent dies as meningitis cases emerge at Henley College
A Henley College student has died and two others are being treated for meningitis in the UK. Health authorities say the risk to the wider public remains low, w…
HighCientíficos de Harvard advierten sobre riesgos de usar celular en el baño
Investigación de Harvard Medical School revela que usar el celular en el baño aumenta 46% el riesgo de hemorroides y facilita la transferencia de bacterias fec…
MediumAtmosphere detected on distant rocky planet, raising hopes for finding extraterrestrial life
Astronomers detected helium in the atmosphere of LHS 1140 b, a rocky exoplanet 49 light-years away, marking the first atmospheric discovery on an Earth-like pl…
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