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.
UC Scientists Identify Protein That Reverses Brain Aging in Mice
UC researchers discovered that reducing FTL1 protein levels reversed cognitive decline and restored neural connectivity in older mice, offering potential thera…
MediumUST Civil Engineering Research on Recycled Concrete Aggregates Presented at International Conference
Assistant Professor Ryan Ramirez presented undergraduate research on slope stability using recycled concrete aggregates at an international conference in Vietn…
HighBrain's 'Executive' Region Can Block Creative Problem-Solving, Study Shows
Emory researchers found that silencing the prefrontal cortex in mice accelerates their ability to adopt more efficient problem-solving strategies, suggesting t…
HighCivil watchdog group launches to monitor Duterte impeachment trial
A non-partisan citizen monitoring network called Bantay Senado was launched to oversee Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, aiming to ensure consti…
HighSweden reverses digital-first education strategy, reinvests in printed textbooks
Sweden is shifting away from digital learning back to printed textbooks after research linked heavy screen use to declining student performance and concentrati…
HighStudy reveals gaps in postpartum diabetes monitoring, especially for Black women
Columbia University research reveals only 13% of postpartum women with newly diagnosed diabetes receive recommended A1C monitoring, with significant disparitie…
HighUtah's hidden mountain glaciers hold billions of tons of water, study reveals
University of Utah researchers used gravity measurements to map a massive rock glacier beneath Mount Timpanogos, finding it contains 1.5 million cubic meters o…
HighJordyn Wieber Steps Down at Arkansas, Hands Program to Husband Chris Brooks
Olympic gold medallist Jordyn Wieber ends her seven-season tenure as Arkansas Razorbacks head coach, handing the program to husband and former Olympian Chris B…
HighBody fat percentage outperforms BMI as predictor of male fertility
A Danish study of over 1,000 men finds body fat percentage is a stronger predictor of reproductive health than BMI, with higher body fat linked to lower sperm…
HighHarvard Study: 90-120 Minutes Weekly Strength Training Linked to 13% Lower Mortality Risk
Harvard study of 147,000 adults found 90-119 minutes weekly strength training reduced mortality risk by 13%, with 27% lower neurological disease deaths when co…
HighTobacco Industry's Playbook Shaped Ultra-Processed Food, Research Shows
Research reveals tobacco companies transferred addiction and marketing strategies to ultra-processed food production after acquiring major food firms in the 19…
HighAI System Detects Teacher Burnout in Real Time, Cuts Stress by Half
Researchers developed a multimodal deep learning system combining facial, vocal, and physiological signals to detect burnout in foreign language teachers with…
HighTrês sinais de alerta que indicam quando uma amizade não vale a pena
Terapeutas identificam três sinais de que uma amizade pode não valer a pena: impossibilidade de ser autêntico, unilateralidade nas interações e incapacidade de…
HighSydney researcher wins Eureka Prize for work on domestic violence survivor testimony
Helen Paterson's forensic psychology research on how domestic violence survivors recall repeated traumatic events won a prestigious Eureka Prize, advancing und…
HighReese Witherspoon Celebrates 'Elle' Prequel Premiere at SVA Theater
Amazon Prime Video celebrated the world premiere of Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel series, at SVA Theater in NYC with cast and executive producer Reese Withers…
HighHow Sumitro Built Indonesia's Economic Elite at Berkeley
Sumitro Djojohadikusumo sent Indonesian economics students to UC Berkeley in the 1950s, including Emil Salim and others who became architects of New Order econ…
HighUNEB warns school heads against illegal exam registration fees ahead of June 30 deadline
Uganda's National Examinations Board warns school heads against charging illegal fees beyond prescribed registration surcharges, threatening penalties includin…
HighOprah Winfrey to Close South Africa Leadership Academy for Girls in 2027
Oprah Winfrey announced the closure of her $40 million Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa in 2027 after 20 years of operation serving disadvantaged g…
HighPennsylvania man breaks world record with 17-foot, 9.5-inch hat
Joshua Kiser broke the Guinness World Record for tallest hat with a 17-foot, 9.5-inch creation after years of failed attempts, surpassing the previous 15-foot,…
HighBlood Test Could Detect Hidden Heart Failure in Diabetes Patients Early
A new blood test screening strategy can detect undiagnosed heart failure in diabetes patients, with trials showing 24.9% detection rate versus 1% in usual care…
HighStudy Maps Unique Brain Signature of Intimate Partner Aggression
Researchers using fMRI identified a distinct neural pattern in the medial prefrontal cortex associated with intimate partner aggression, with findings predicti…
HighHong Kong urges flu vaccination as schools reopen amid summer spike
Hong Kong health authorities are urging parents to vaccinate children against influenza ahead of the school year reopening, citing continued high flu activity…
HighCB Zamora abre inscripciones para su campus de baloncesto en San Pedro
El CB Zamora organiza su campus de baloncesto anual en San Pedro durante junio, ofreciendo entrenamiento técnico y táctico para jóvenes de todos los niveles co…
HighImplante cerebral chinês NEO marca virada histórica: primeira interface cérebro-computador comercial
A China aprovou o primeiro implante cerebral invasivo comercial (NEO) para pacientes com tetraplegia por lesão medular, marcando transição da tecnologia de lab…
HighButão revela segredo da felicidade: cuidar das pessoas para produtividade
Ex-ministro butanês explica como o país substituiu PIB pela Felicidade Interna Bruta, priorizando bem-estar social e psicológico. O modelo pode ser aplicado em…
HighDSM-6 incorporará biomarcadores biológicos para diagnóstico de transtornos mentais
A próxima edição do DSM, manual de referência da psiquiatria, incorporará pela primeira vez biomarcadores biológicos para diagnosticar transtornos mentais, rep…
HighCarlos Espá, el nuevo canciller de Fujimori sin experiencia diplomática previa
Keiko Fujimori anunció a Carlos Espá como nuevo ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Perú. Espá, abogado de 65 años con experiencia en comunicaciones diplomáti…
HighSword-wielding attacker injures multiple people at Swedish high school
A man armed with a sword injured several people at a Swedish high school. Emergency responders attended the scene as authorities investigated the incident.
HighCientistas mapeiam cérebro de mosca e descobrem controle distribuído de comportamentos
Pesquisadores de Harvard e Princeton mapearam completamente as conexões neurais da mosca-fruta, descobrindo que comportamentos complexos dependem de circuitos…
HighSakamoto Kaori Retires and Reveals Marriage in Surprise Announcement
Four-time Olympic medallist Sakamoto Kaori announced her retirement and marriage at a press conference, revealing she wed on May 5 to a university classmate ou…
HighAfghan girls flee forced marriage as Taliban's school ban enters fifth year
Nearly five years after the Taliban banned girls' secondary education in Afghanistan, young women face forced marriage and lost futures. The ban has effectivel…
HighPrince Harry and Meghan to relocate to UK as children start British school
Prince Harry and Meghan are moving from California back to the UK this month, with their children enrolling in a British school in September. King Charles has…
HighNo. 4 Nebraska softball dominates Oklahoma State 8-1 in NCAA Super Regional
No. 4 Nebraska softball defeated No. 13 Oklahoma State 8-1 in Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional, with the match suspended by severe weather and resumed Friday.
HighPsicóloga orienta pais sobre como conversar com filhos após tragédia escolar
A child psychologist advises parents on discussing a violent incident at a Rio Branco school with children, emphasizing honest communication and recognizing si…
HighBeat the Heat: Expert Tips for Safe Summer Travel
As summer temperatures rise globally due to El Niño, travelers face heat-related health risks. Experts recommend pre-trip planning, proper hydration, strategic…
HighTeenage 'Stupid Choices' Are Brain Design, Not Defects
Adolescent brains are neurologically designed to prioritize social standing and peer rewards, making seemingly reckless choices evolutionarily rational. Fair s…
HighPokemon Winds/Waves dominates Famitsu's most-wanted games chart
Famitsu's weekly poll of Japanese gamers shows Pokemon Winds/Waves maintaining top spot with 514 votes, while Splatoon Raiders climbs to third place. Nintendo…
HighQB Brendan Sorsby officially enters NFL supplemental draft
QB Brendan Sorsby officially applies for the NFL supplemental draft, with multiple teams including the Cardinals expected to evaluate him at his pro day.
HighIFPB oferta 3.290 vagas pelo Sisu 2024.1 em 11 municípios paraibanos
O Instituto Federal da Paraíba abre 3.290 vagas em cursos de graduação pelo Sisu 2024.1, com inscrições de 22 a 25 de janeiro. É a primeira vez que o sistema r…
HighScientists Unlock Hidden Limb Regeneration in Mice Using Protein Signals
Texas A&M researchers successfully triggered toe regeneration in mice using two signaling proteins, suggesting mammals may possess dormant regenerative abiliti…
HighCobra píton escapa de laboratório e causa incêndio em escola nos EUA
Uma cobra píton escapou de seu recinto em laboratório de ciências nos EUA, derrubou lâmpada de aquecimento e provocou incêndio que danificou oito salas de aula…
HighSkylight Smart Calendars Discounted Up to $90 in Back-to-School Sale
Skylight is offering up to $90 discounts on its smart calendar devices during a back-to-school promotional sale, making the connected home technology more acce…
MediumOxygen-Bubble Microparticles Outperform Traditional Methods in Biofilm Removal
University of Illinois researchers developed microparticles that generate oxygen bubbles to mechanically disrupt bacterial biofilms in wounds and on surgical i…
HighCo-living boom in NYC neighborhoods stokes gentrification fears
Micro-housing co-living complexes are rapidly expanding across Brooklyn's working-class neighborhoods, attracting young professionals but alarming longtime res…
HighImpacto de asteroide que extinguiu dinossauros ainda molda vida microbiana
Pesquisadores australianos descobrem que o asteroide que extinguiu os dinossauros há 66 milhões de anos continua influenciando microrganismos na cratera de Chi…
HighDIY SEM-to-TEM Conversion Brings Advanced Microscopy Within Reach
A maker successfully converted a scanning electron microscope into a transmission electron microscope using a DIY adapter, achieving high-resolution imaging of…
HighSole survivor's last-minute decision spares her from Maldives diving tragedy that kills five
Five Italian researchers died in a submarine cave diving accident in the Maldives at 50 meters depth. A student survivor who withdrew minutes before the dive i…
HighAfrican leaders warn of rising Afrophobia as continent grapples with unity crisis
African leaders at the Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture in Cape Town warn that rising Afrophobia and xenophobia threaten continental unity, calling for stronger…
HighEnfermería mantiene la nota de corte más alta en el campus de Palencia
Enfermería mantiene la nota de corte más alta en el campus de Palencia (10,824), mientras que a nivel de toda la UVA destaca el doble grado en Física y Matemát…
HighBumblebees Shift Foraging to Antimicrobial Nectar When Colony Faces Fungal Threat
Buff-tailed bumblebees exposed to a brood-killing fungus shifted foraging toward antimicrobial nectar, suggesting social medication where worker bees gather co…
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