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.
Scientists Create SpudCell, a Synthetic Cell That Eats, Grows and Reproduces
University of Minnesota researchers created SpudCell, a synthetic cell assembled from chemicals that eats, grows, and reproduces through complete life cycles,…
HighUranus's Extreme Tilt Remains a Mystery Despite Giant Impact Theory
Uranus's extreme 97.77-degree axial tilt is most likely caused by a giant impact billions of years ago, but competing theories involving lost moons and gravita…
HighStakeholder collaboration key to unlocking personalized medicine's potential
A University of Eastern Finland study reveals that personalized medicine development requires multi-stakeholder collaboration to navigate uncertainty and align…
MediumTurkish Cave Shows Neanderthals and Modern Humans Shared Cultural Practices
Archaeological findings from a Turkish cave reveal Neanderthals and Homo sapiens occupied the same region over 20,000 years, producing identical tools and symb…
High12 Scientists Take Over Braga Bars for 'Pint of Science' Festival
Twelve scientists from University of Minho and other institutions will present informal talks on topics ranging from neuroscience to nanotechnology across thre…
HighBebidas açucaradas podem triplicar risco de câncer de estômago, aponta estudo
Estudo de longa duração com mais de 112 mil participantes revela que consumo diário de bebidas açucaradas aumenta em 2,45 vezes o risco de câncer de estômago c…
HighFour hidden white dwarfs discovered lurking near Earth in binary systems
Researchers from UK and US universities discovered four white dwarf stars hiding within 65 light-years of Earth, previously undetected because brighter red dwa…
HighPythagoras on Attitude: Why Reluctance Makes Simple Tasks Difficult
Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras's quote emphasizes how reluctance and negative attitude make even simple tasks difficult, highlighting the role of mindset…
MediumExercise cuts college social anxiety by half through improved peer bonds
Study of 300 college students reveals physical exercise significantly reduces social anxiety, with over half the effect mediated through improved social adapta…
HighEUA questionam como PIX pode beneficiar empresas norte-americanas em audiência comercial
Durante audiência do USTR sobre possível tarifa de 25% contra o Brasil, o Tesouro norte-americano questionou especialistas sobre como os EUA poderiam se benefi…
HighSegundo tiroteio em escolas turcas em dois dias deixa 4 mortos e 20 feridos
Um estudante de 13 anos abriu fogo em escola na Turquia, matando quatro pessoas e ferindo 20. O ataque ocorre um dia após outro tiroteio que deixou 16 feridos.
HighGrupo de WhatsApp só de assobios reúne 740 membros em todo o país
Estudantes da UFSC criaram grupo no WhatsApp onde apenas assobios são permitidos. A comunidade cresceu organicamente para 740 membros de vários estados, com re…
HighPlato's Timeless Wisdom: Knowledge Without Justice Is Mere Cunning
The Economic Times features Plato's philosophical insight that knowledge without justice is cunning rather than wisdom, emphasizing that true intelligence must…
HighNovo Desenrola renegocia R$ 12 bilhões em dívidas de famílias e estudantes
Brazil's Novo Desenrola debt renegotiation program has restructured nearly R$12 billion in family and student loan debts, benefiting over 1 million people with…
HighGlicose elevada acelera envelhecimento cerebral, aponta estudo com IA
Pesquisa publicada em revista científica associa altos níveis de glicose no sangue a envelhecimento cerebral acelerado, identificando glicose como o fator meta…
HighBrasil cai no ranking de competitividade; falta de qualificação e burocracia são gargalos
Brasil recua sete posições no ranking mundial de competitividade, ocupando 65º lugar entre 70 países. Especialista aponta deficiências na formação profissional…
HighCalifornia Mother Arrested for Vandalism After Breaking School Bus Window
A California mother was arrested for vandalism after breaking a school bus window to remove her own child from the vehicle, raising questions about parental ri…
High14 children killed in Pakistan tutoring center roof collapse
A roof collapsed at a tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, killing at least 14 children. Mourners attended funerals as officials investigate the structural fai…
HighTaylor Swift e Travis Kelce oficializam noivado em cerimônia romântica
Taylor Swift e Travis Kelce oficializaram noivado em cerimônia intimista com proposta no jardim. Casal anunciou união nas redes sociais com mensagem espirituos…
HighLawmakers push MARINA to integrate management course into seafarer curriculum
Lawmakers urge MARINA to integrate costly management-level courses into basic seafarer curriculum as Philippines risks losing 600,000 seafarers' jobs due to in…
HighAlunos passam mal após inalarem gás lacrimogêneo de batalhão da PM em São Paulo
Estudantes de escola em São Paulo inalaram gás lacrimogêneo durante treinamento da Polícia Militar em batalhão vizinho, causando mal-estar e necessidade de ate…
High20-Year Study: Sediment Speed Is Key to Understanding Fossil Age Mixing
A 20-year international study of 7,500 marine fossils reveals that sediment accumulation rate is the primary factor determining how much time becomes compresse…
HighWhy Stars Survive Black Holes' Repeated Attacks—And Grow Dimmer
Syracuse University researchers explain why some stars survive repeated close encounters with supermassive black holes, producing progressively fainter flares.…
HighBiohybrid microrobots show promise in repairing spinal cord injuries
Researchers have developed biohybrid microrobots combining stem cells with magnetoelectric nanoparticles to repair spinal cord injuries, offering a novel regen…
HighLancet Report Calls for Paradigm Shift in HIV Care for Aging Populations
Johns Hopkins researchers recommend health systems adopt a comprehensive healthy-aging approach beyond standard antiretroviral therapy for older adults with HI…
HighProfessor do IFSC morre após infarto em Joinville
Fernando Claudio Guesser, professor de Física do IFSC há 15 anos, faleceu após infarto em Joinville. O câmpus decretou luto oficial de três dias e suspendeu at…
HighNutritionist's Four Essential Foods for Healthy School Lunches
Nutritionist Júlia Farré recommends four essential food groups for school lunches: fruits/vegetables, quality proteins, nuts, and whole grains. The approach pr…
HighPaulo Lydio: educador que transformou vidas em Lençóis Paulista
Paulo Lydio Temer Feres, professor de matemática, advogado e vereador em Lençóis Paulista, faleceu aos 77 anos deixando legado de dedicação à educação e vida p…
HighPsicologia revela: bagunça constante reflete procrastinação e fadiga mental
Pesquisadores associam desordem constante em casa à procrastinação, fadiga mental e dificuldade em manter rotinas. Ambientes desorganizados refletem problemas…
MediumRosa Visiedo: «Enfrentar universidad pública y privada solo despierta desconfianza»
Rosa Visiedo, rectora de la Universidad San Pablo CEU, critica los enfrentamientos entre educación pública y privada, abogando por colaboración y competencia s…
HighCambridge Professor Jason Arday Resigns Amid Plagiarism Accusations
Cambridge professor Jason Arday has resigned following accusations of plagiarism in his memoir, triggering a broader scandal about academic integrity and insti…
HighAVC mata 90 mil brasileiros por ano; especialista alerta sobre fatores de risco controláveis
Brasil registrou 89.490 mortes por AVC em 2025. Neurologista esclarece que envelhecimento e fatores de risco controláveis explicam alta incidência da doença.
HighMemorial Day traffic expected as NYC grapples with surge in crash deaths
NYC recorded 244 traffic deaths in 2020, the highest since 2014, with motorist fatalities surging 80% despite reduced traffic, likely due to increased speeding.
HighKlatt challenges SEC's dominance claims as Big Ten surges past traditional powerhouse
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt challenges SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's claims of conference superiority, citing data showing the Big Ten has won three consecu…
HighNew diagnostic tool aims to identify severe menstrual mood disorder PMDD
Researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to improve identification of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe condition affecting 1 in 20 women th…
HighLegal Scholar Crenshaw Defends Critical Race Theory in New Memoir
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, who coined intersectionality and critical race theory, defends these contested concepts in her new memoir, detailing the legal and…
HighRobô inspirado em pássaro nada e voa usando apenas movimento de asas
Engenheiros do MIT desenvolveram um robô do tamanho de um pássaro capaz de nadar e voar usando apenas movimento das asas, sem hélices ou sistemas de lançamento…
HighAberfan survivor reunites with rescuer's great-grandson 60 years later
An Aberfan disaster survivor met the great-grandson of the school caretaker who rescued him from rubble 60 years ago, during an educational visit marking the t…
HighScientists discover 5,500+ new RNA viruses in ocean waters
Researchers identified over 5,500 new RNA viruses in ocean samples worldwide, proposing five new viral classifications. Scientists are investigating potential…
HighDescoberta de super-Terra a 20 anos-luz abre porta à procura de vida extraterrestre
Cientistas descobriram GJ 251 c, uma super-Terra a menos de 20 anos-luz que se encontra na zona habitável e oferece perspetivas promissoras para a detecção de…
HighBig Ten Commissioner Rejects 'Breakaway' Narrative, Pushes 24-Team Playoff Plan
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti rejects speculation about conference realignment talks with the SEC, instead advocating for a 24-team College Football Playof…
HighMorre Susumu Tonegawa, primeiro japonês galardoado com Nobel da Medicina
Susumu Tonegawa, primeiro cientista japonês a ganhar o Prémio Nobel da Medicina em 1987, faleceu aos 86 anos. O biólogo molecular revolucionou a compreensão da…
HighFather and son defy expert advice, transform degraded land into thriving African mahogany forest
A Brazilian father-son duo transformed exhausted farmland into a thriving African mahogany forest over 15 years, defying agronomic skepticism and restoring six…
HighEstudante da UFSC encontra 446 sinais de discos de detritos na Via Láctea
Pesquisador da UFSC identificou 446 candidatas a discos de detritos ao redor de estrelas na Via Láctea, retomando projeto concebido em 2011 e abrindo novos cam…
HighCambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead at 41 Amid Plagiarism Controversy
Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor at the center of a plagiarism controversy, has been found dead at age 41, days after releasing a new book.
MediumIFFar lança novos cursos EaD; UFSM e UniLaSalle promovem eventos educacionais
IFFar lança dois novos cursos EaD gratuitos na Plataforma Conecta; UFSM realiza evento infantil de Páscoa; UniLaSalle homenageia três Irmãos Lassalistas com tí…
HighVanilla flavoring chemical in vapes may disrupt embryo development, study suggests
A US study suggests vanillin, a chemical in vanilla-flavored vapes, may disrupt embryo development and increase miscarriage risk by disrupting cell formation c…
MediumAustralian researchers develop blood test to diagnose concussion in older adults
Australian researchers have developed a blood test using GFAP protein biomarkers to diagnose concussion in adults over 60, addressing diagnostic challenges in…
HighAlunas de Cubatão levam pesquisa sobre HIV/Aids à maior conferência mundial
Três alunas de Medicina da Universidade São Judas Tadeu em Cubatão tiveram seu trabalho sobre atividade física como complemento ao tratamento de HIV/Aids selec…
HighIFSP Miracatu abre 60 vagas em cursos gratuitos de tecnologia e programação
Instituto Federal de São Paulo oferece três cursos gratuitos de tecnologia com 60 vagas totais. Inscrições abertas até 7 de agosto de 2026 para lógica, program…
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