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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.
RMIT-led research advances dry mRNA vaccine patches to ease global distribution
RMIT, MIT, and Harvard researchers have identified conditions to improve stability of dry mRNA vaccine patches, potentially reducing cold-chain storage require…
HighCampus controversies: streamer event canceled, antisemitism concerns rise at universities
Fox News roundup covers multiple campus incidents including a streamer's cancelled lecture, antisemitism concerns, and federal investigations into university p…
MediumTrump administration targets Harvard's tax-exempt status in escalating higher ed battle
The Trump administration is reportedly directing the IRS to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, escalating tensions over campus antisemitism policies and acade…
HighFlash flooding breaches student home in New Jersey, destroying lower level
Severe flash flooding in Glassboro, New Jersey on August 27 burst through glass doors of an off-campus student home, destroying four bedrooms and damaging camp…
HighImmigrants' heart disease risk rises with U.S. residency, study finds
Immigrants to the U.S. experience increased heart disease risk the longer they reside in the country due to adoption of American dietary and lifestyle habits,…
MediumUniversity costs surge as graduates face £47,500 debt despite wage premium
English graduates now leave university with £47,500 in debt as tuition fees rise to £9,790 annually. While graduates earn significantly more than non-graduates…
HighPNP files reckless imprudence complaint against gun owner in Zamboanga school shooting
Philippine police filed charges against the gun owner whose firearm was used by a minor in an August 18 school shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University that…
HighTeacher's Shoeless Sacrifice Saves Student's Graduation Moment
A Hahnville High School student was nearly barred from graduation over shoe policy, but teacher John Butler donated his own shoes so the student could walk acr…
HighJohns Hopkins researchers identify compound that halts Parkinson's brain cell death in mice
Johns Hopkins researchers identified PAANIB-1, a chemical compound that blocks brain cell death in Parkinson's disease by inhibiting the PAAN protein, showing…
HighIndia's Gen Z rises up: Tens of thousands demand education overhaul
Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters in Delhi demand education minister's resignation over exam scandals and system failures, marking the largest anti-governm…
HighSecondhand smoke exposure linked to 1.5x higher blood cadmium levels in adults
Study finds adults exposed to secondhand smoke have 1.5x higher blood cadmium levels than non-exposed individuals, with active smokers showing 3x higher levels…
HighNew 3D Model Reveals How Physical Environment Triggers Cancer Cell Spread
University of Western Australia researchers developed a 3D microgel model revealing how physical environmental factors enable cancer cells to escape tumors and…
HighSingapore study identifies gut protein as early marker for fatty liver disease
NTU researchers discovered a gut protein (angiopoietin-like 4) that predicts fatty liver disease risk by allowing bacteria to reach the liver. The finding offe…
HighWilliams's 'The Vivisectors' Dissects Cancel Culture With Dark Humor and Philosophical Drift
The Irish Times reviews Missouri Williams's debut novel The Vivisectors, a dark literary work that critiques cancel culture's pettiness while exploring themes…
HighScientists Create Light-Activated Crystal That Mimics Brain Cell Functions
Researchers developed an optoelectronic synaptic device using van der Waals crystals that mimics neuronal functions for brain-inspired computing, achieving 96.…
High71% of U.S. teachers work second jobs as inflation squeezes wages
A new survey reveals 71% of U.S. public school teachers work second jobs to make ends meet, with 21% reporting financial hardship as inflation pressures househ…
HighStudent opens fire at Thailand school north of Bangkok; death toll unclear
A student opened fire at a school north of Bangkok on Friday, killing an unconfirmed number of people. Authorities are still investigating the incident at Debs…
MediumStudy identifies stress signal controlling harmful neutrophil surge after heart attacks
University of Oklahoma research identifies that neutrophils mobilized after heart attacks originate from blood vessel walls, not bone marrow, and proposes bloc…
HighTrump Orders Flags to Half-Staff Following Charlie Kirk's Death
President Trump signed a proclamation ordering US flags flown at half-staff following the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, 31, who was shot…
LowNIH Awards $2.1M Grant to Study Pregnancy Health as Predictor of Midlife Disease
UMass Amherst epidemiologist receives $2.1M NIH grant to study how pregnancy complications and mental health predict cardiovascular and mental health disorders…
HighUdesc abre inscrições para Vestibular de Verão 2026 com 861 vagas
Udesc opens registrations for Summer 2026 entrance exam with 861 vacancies across multiple courses. The university reserves 30% of spots for affirmative action…
HighEach breath creates unique brain electrical signature, study reveals
UC San Diego researchers discovered that each breath produces distinct neural activity patterns in the brain, revealing a more precise connection between respi…
HighEuropean heat records shattered as climate change supercharges spring heatwave
Western Europe experiences unprecedented spring heatwave with temperature records broken by margins of 2-3°C, driven by both a heat dome weather system and acc…
HighRadar Technology Enables Year-Round Monitoring of Endangered Emperor Penguins
Researchers using high-resolution synthetic aperture radar can now track emperor penguins through Antarctic winter darkness, enabling better population monitor…
HighANU researcher awarded $3.8M to explore Earth's interior and unlock planetary secrets
Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić receives $3.8M Australian Laureate Fellowship to study Earth's deep interior and other planets using seismology, advancing understandi…
HighGhana's AI Institute Inaugurates Board to Bridge Academic Research and Real-World Innovation
Ghana's Nsowah-Nuamah Statistics and Artificial Intelligence Institute inaugurates a seven-member governing board to advance AI and data science adoption acros…
HighStudy of 1.6M brain cells reveals cellular interactions driving Alzheimer's disease
Analysis of 1.6 million brain cells reveals cellular interactions driving early Alzheimer's, identifying specific cell types and intervention points that could…
HighOnly 1.4% of 9th graders achieved top marks in Portuguese final exam
A report on final exams from the last school year reveals that just 1.4% of 9th-grade students achieved a grade of 5 (top mark) in the Portuguese language fina…
HighIndiana's Unlikely Football Dynasty: From Doormat to National Champion
Indiana University football transformed from college sports' losingest program into a national champion under coach Curt Cignetti, leveraging transfer portal r…
HighEmployer Health Insurance Eroding: Study Shows Rising Unaffordability for U.S. Workers
NYU researchers found that health care affordability is declining for U.S. adults with employer-sponsored insurance, with women facing significantly higher cos…
HighThai teenager kills grandparents, five at school in Bangkok shooting
A 14-year-old killed his grandparents then opened fire at a prestigious Bangkok school, killing five others and himself while wounding 30+ people. The attack h…
HighMount Allison Wins Hydro Flask Challenge, Students Receive Free Reusable Bottles
Mount Allison University won Hydro Flask's 2 Million Bottle Challenge, earning free reusable bottles for all students through the #RefillForGood campaign promo…
HighTwo killed in shooting at Philippine high school; gunman among dead
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student before turning the weapon on himself. The incident marks…
HighFlorida program sparks student interest in virology and pandemic preparedness
Thirty Florida high school students participated in an immersive virology and pandemic preparedness program, gaining hands-on experience in research labs and p…
HighStudent opens fire at Thailand school; at least 2 dead, 15 injured
A student opened fire at a school in Thailand's Bang Kruai district, killing at least two people including a teacher and injuring 15 others. The suspected gunm…
MediumFive Years On, COVID's Learning Gaps Persist Despite School Reopenings
Five years after the pandemic, Connecticut research reveals COVID-19's effects on student performance remain significant, with chronic absenteeism still nearly…
HighNigerian graduate's viral goat gift celebrates mother's pride and cultural tradition
A Nigerian pharmaceutical technology student received a goat as a graduation gift from his mother, a culturally meaningful present among the Igbo people that w…
HighVietnamese scientist's lakeside insight yields $380K NSF grant for vaccine preservation
Dao Minh Huy, a Vietnamese assistant professor in Louisiana, won a $380,000 NSF grant for developing a method to preserve vaccines through freeze-thaw cycles,…
HighSleep-like brain patterns in awake mice enhance memory without full sleep
Researchers induced sleep-like brain activity in awake mice using optogenetics, demonstrating that slow-wave firing patterns drive memory consolidation and red…
HighHarvard Scientists Create 3D-Printed 'Artificial Muscles' That Respond to Temperature
Harvard researchers developed 3D-printed artificial muscle filaments using liquid crystal elastomers that bend, twist, and contract in response to temperature…
HighControlled explosions safely dispose of volatile chemicals at two NZ high schools
Two New Zealand high schools were evacuated after potentially volatile chemicals were discovered in storage areas. Defence Force disposal teams safely detonate…
HighAI reveals multiple scribes behind Dead Sea Scrolls, challenging decades of scholarship
Researchers at Groningen University used artificial intelligence to analyze biomechanical writing characteristics in the Dead Sea Scrolls, revealing they were…
HighThree Essential Factors for Choosing the Right Student Laptop
Tom's Guide outlines three critical factors for students buying laptops: price, portability, and battery life, with specific product recommendations ranging fr…
HighHigh salt diet linked to Alzheimer's-like neurodegeneration through tau and mitochondrial dysfunction
Nature study reveals dietary salt promotes tau hyperphosphorylation and mitochondrial dysfunction in Drosophila, mimicking Alzheimer's disease pathology. Findi…
HighEarly-onset cancer cases surge 79% globally since 1990, study finds
A new study reveals early-onset cancer cases among adults under 50 have surged 79% globally since 1990, with breast, lung, stomach, and colorectal cancers caus…
HighTwo arrested in Brooklyn shooting that killed 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore
Two suspects, Amuri Greene and Matthew Rodriguez, have been arrested following the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore by stray bullet in Brook…
HighBrisbane boys' school accused of enabling 'culture of misogyny' after teacher pelted by students
A teacher at elite Marist College Ashgrove is suing the school after being surrounded and pelted with food by hundreds of male students, claiming institutional…
HighLas Vegas school district sued over student expulsion for pro-ICE signs
A Las Vegas school district faces a First Amendment lawsuit after expelling a student for placing pro-ICE emblems on campus, which administrators deemed racial…
HighSecond USF doctoral student identified after body found in Tampa Bay
Nahida Bristy, a USF doctoral student missing since April 16, has been identified through DNA and dental records. Her roommate's roommate has been charged with…
HighFish oil supplements may impair brain healing in repeated head injury patients
New research from Medical University of South Carolina suggests fish oil supplements may hinder brain recovery in people with repeated mild head injuries by de…
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