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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.
China launches gaokao with 12.9M students amid anti-fraud tech measures
China's gaokao university entrance exam begins for 12.9 million students with stricter anti-cheating measures, expanded enrollment at elite universities, and 3…
HighScientists reveal atomic structure of color-detecting molecules in human eyes
International research team has decoded the atomic structures of cone opsin molecules responsible for color vision, published in Science journal. The discovery…
HighUNB stayed silent on Mastriano PhD controversy to avoid U.S. political interference
University of New Brunswick president says the institution remained silent on academic fraud allegations against U.S. gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano to…
HighFinnish education scam leaves Myanmar refugees thousands in debt
An education agency in Thailand defrauded approximately 350 Burmese refugee students of thousands of euros each by promising Finnish vocational school placemen…
HighAntibodies blocking GPNMB protein show promise in slowing Parkinson's progression
Researchers at UPenn discovered that monoclonal antibodies blocking GPNMB, a protein produced by brain immune cells, can prevent the spread of alpha-synuclein…
HighAstronaut Bennell-Pegg inspires Monash students into Australia's booming space sector
Australia's first professional astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg visited Monash University to inspire students toward space sector careers, highlighting the nat…
HighAuburn student missing in Japan as search enters second week
An Auburn University student remains missing in Kyoto, Japan after separating from family during a vacation trip. Parents report he left alone following family…
HighTeen Detained After School Shooting in Southern Thailand Wounds Teacher, Student
A 17-year-old has been detained after shooting a teacher and student at a Hat Yai school in Thailand using a stolen firearm obtained by attacking a police offi…
HighMadrid's top PAU student Valeria scores 13.99 through disciplined study
Valeria achieved the highest PAU (Spanish university entrance exam) score in Madrid with 13.99 points, attributing her success to consistent daily study of 10…
HighKentucky football mourns defensive lineman Nic Smith, 20, found dead on campus
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith, 20, was found dead in an on-campus residence hall. Initial investigation indicates no foul play involved.
HighUC San Diego Engineers Develop Smart Ring That Monitors Multiple Health Biomarkers From Sweat
UC San Diego researchers created a wearable smart ring that continuously monitors up to four chemical biomarkers from finger sweat simultaneously, offering rea…
HighAula Magna impulsa Women in Data Science para democratizar la IA y los datos entre profesionales
Aula Magna Business School promueve la quinta edición de Women in Data Science de Stanford en Madrid y Barcelona, reuniendo profesionales para acercar la intel…
HighVienna chemists develop precise method to control molecular reactions via migrating charges
University of Vienna researchers led by Nuno Maulide developed a method using migrating positive charges to precisely control C-H bond modifications in organic…
HighIzaskun Jiménez busca en el espacio las moléculas que originaron la vida
La astroquímica Izaskun Jiménez Serra investiga cómo surgió la vida estudiando moléculas en el espacio interestelar, financiada con dos millones de euros del C…
HighUS Sexual Health Survey Finds High Pleasure But Stark Gender Gaps in Safety and Testing
A comprehensive US sexual health survey shows Americans report high pleasure and communication, yet stark disparities persist: women and gender-diverse individ…
HighAncient Zircon Crystals Reveal Early Earth Had Plate Subduction 3.5 Billion Years Ago
International researchers analyzing zircon crystals from Western Australia's Pilbara region found evidence that plate subduction existed 3.5 billion years ago,…
High3D Human Brain Model Reveals How Cerebral Hemorrhage Damages Preterm Infants' Neural Stem Cells
Researchers developed a 3D human brain model to understand how neural stem cells are damaged during cerebral hemorrhage in preterm infants, potentially opening…
HighFinebaum: Kiffin's Ole Miss criticism rooted in playoff bitterness, not principle
ESPN's Paul Finebaum accused LSU coach Lane Kiffin of using racial diversity criticism against Ole Miss as a smokescreen for bitterness over being barred from…
HighChemists develop 'molecular editing' method to modify amines under simple conditions
Researchers at University of Vienna developed a breakthrough method called 'Alkyl Swap' that edits molecules by selectively replacing parts rather than rebuild…
HighColorectal cancer deaths surge among young adults without college degrees
Colorectal cancer mortality is rising sharply among young adults without college degrees, while remaining stable for graduates, driven by socioeconomic dispari…
HighSix injured in stabbing at Washington state high school
Six people, including five students and a security guard, were injured in a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington. A student suspect was detained…
HighCampus Radicals Newsletter: Conflicting narratives on academic freedom and student activism
Fox News reports on campus incidents involving teacher recognition, student expulsion over immigration stance, and Pride display disputes at educational instit…
MediumKorean researchers develop 'artificial fingerprints' using nanoparticles for instant product authentication
South Korean researchers developed an unforgeable security technology using randomly arranged nanoparticles as artificial fingerprints, verifiable with just a…
HighGerman researchers prove fatty diet's link to colorectal cancer via gut bacteria
German researchers have identified how fatty Western diets promote colorectal cancer by sustaining gut bacteria that produce deoxycholic acid, a secondary bile…
HighMachine learning model discovers 690 genetic risk factors for motor neurone disease
Researchers from University of Sheffield and Stanford developed RefMap, a machine learning model that identified 690 genetic risk factors for motor neurone dis…
HighAppeals court upholds Harvard's race-conscious admissions as constitutional
A federal appeals court rejected a lawsuit challenging Harvard's consideration of race in admissions, ruling the practice was constitutional and aimed at achie…
HighExam Season Survival: Teachers Share Revision, Self-Care Tips
Teachers and tutors share practical strategies for students to revise effectively, manage exam stress, and prioritize wellbeing during exam season.
HighAdelaide researchers launch $5M push to target chronic visceral pain at source
Adelaide University launches a five-year research program funded by NHMRC to develop targeted therapies for chronic visceral pain affecting conditions like IBS…
HighGen Z's 'lily padding' strategy: Job-hopping for faster career growth
Young workers are rapidly changing jobs to build diverse skills and advance careers faster, a trend called "lily padding" that data shows yields higher salarie…
HighTeacher killed, four injured in Thailand school shooting; student gunman dies
A student opened fire at a school northwest of Bangkok, killing a teacher and injuring four others before taking his own life. The incident marks another schoo…
HighReino Unido divide-se em manifestações no segundo aniversário do 7 de outubro
O governo britânico condena manifestações pró-palestinianas no segundo aniversário do ataque do Hamas, enquanto tensões comunitárias escalam com ataques contra…
HighJapanese Researchers Discover Compound That May Slow Age-Related Muscle Loss
Japanese researchers discovered a sulfur-based compound called LASSS that enhances HGF protein function, potentially slowing age-related muscle loss and preser…
MediumHigh school students publish scientific article on essential oils in peer-reviewed journal
Two 17-year-old students from São Caetano published a scientific article on essential oils safety in the Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research…
HighDelayed Price Reveals Shape Shopper Expectations More Than Actual Costs
Research shows retailers hiding prices until checkout can boost sales by leveraging shoppers' price expectations. The effect depends on whether customers expec…
HighClimate-Driven Vibrio Surge: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spreads North as Oceans Warm
Flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus infections are surging across US and Europe due to climate-driven warming waters, with a 20% mortality rate. Cases have…
HighUVA Engineer Wins $1.1M NIH Grant to Develop Tools for Studying Rare Circulating Cells
A UVA researcher secured a $1.1M NIH grant to develop microfluidic devices and AI tools for identifying and studying rare circulating cells that drive disease…
HighChicago student claims cross burning was anti-Trump protest, not hate crime
A UIC student claimed responsibility for burning a cross in Grant Park as an anti-Trump protest, not a racist act, though the historically loaded symbol sparke…
HighLieberman's 'Fed Up' exposes why diets fail—and it's not willpower
Daniel Lieberman's book 'Fed Up' challenges fad diet effectiveness, revealing biological and evolutionary factors that make weight loss resistant to willpower…
HighScientists map immune cell gene networks to unlock disease prevention
Researchers created a detailed map of how genes interact within immune cells using CRISPR, revealing highly interconnected regulatory networks that control T c…
HighDormant stem cells play crucial role in smell regeneration, Tufts study finds
Tufts researchers developed a 3D nasal tissue model showing dormant stem cells play a crucial role in regenerating smell-sensing neurons, with implications for…
HighCats' Unusual Kidney Fat Deposits May Explain Chronic Disease Vulnerability
University of Nottingham researchers discovered unusual fat deposits in domestic cat kidneys that may explain their high susceptibility to chronic kidney disea…
HighHilton Launches Undergraduate Brand to Tap Campus-Adjacent Market With 400-500 Unit Potential
Hilton announced Undergraduate by Hilton, a new upper-midscale brand targeting college markets with 400-500 property potential by 2029, leveraging its asset-li…
HighJustice Condemns Students for Racial Abuse Against Teacher in Niterói
A Brazilian court convicted two students of racism against their history teacher, sentencing them to community service. The incidents occurred in 2020 via scho…
HighExtreme Exoplanet HD 80606 b Endures Intense Stellar Heat in Highly Elliptical Orbit
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope observed HD 80606 b, a hot Jupiter with an extremely elliptical orbit that experiences temperatures of 600°…
HighSan Jose Sports Hall of Fame inducts four South Bay legends in Class of 2023
The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame's 2023 class honored four South Bay sports icons: soccer legend Lorrie Fair, NHL star Patrick Marleau, pitcher Dave Stieb, and…
HighUSF Housing Complaints Allegedly Ignored Before Student Murders
Families of two murdered USF students claim an off-campus housing company ignored complaints before the killings. The case has prompted calls for accountabilit…
HighLadakh student wins Medallion for Excellence at India Skills Regional Competition
Maqsuma Banoo from Government Degree College Kargil won a Medallion for Excellence in Beauty Therapy at India Skills Regional Competition 2025-26, marking Lada…
HighIndia's exam crisis deepens as NTA reforms fail to restore student trust
India's National Testing Agency, created to restore exam integrity, faces mounting crises with repeated paper leaks and cancellations affecting millions of stu…
HighScientists discover rotating brain waves that coordinate sensation and movement
UW researchers identified rotating neural waves in mouse sensory cortex that spiral across brain regions, potentially coordinating sensation, memory, and motor…
HighNetwork Model Reveals How Social Polarization Shapes COVID-19 Spread
Iowa State researchers developed a network-based model showing that social homophily and opinion polarization significantly increase COVID-19 outbreak frequenc…
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