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.
Federal institute IFSUL opens free enrollment for 2024 entrance exam with 3,110 vacancies across technical and undergraduate courses in 14 Rio Grande do Sul campuses. Registration closes October 23.
Scientists discovered a 265-million-year-old skull of Pampaphoneus biccai in Brazil, revealing a fearsome predator that dominated 40 million years before dinosaurs, weighing up to 400kg with bone-crushing bite.
Harvard researcher Stuart Orkin received the Elaine Redding Brinster Prize for discovering hemoglobin gene switching mechanisms and developing a therapy that reactivates fetal genes to treat sickle cell disease and other blood disorders.
Australia is accelerating toward a cashless economy as major banks phase out cash handling and ATM withdrawals decline sharply, with experts predicting functional cashlessness by end-2025 and complete elimination by 2030.
Chinese researchers successfully grew near-human kidneys in pigs for the first time, with chimera organs containing up to 60% human cells surviving 28 days. The breakthrough could address critical organ transplant shortages affecting thousands of patients.
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 causing the highest burden. Lifestyle factors like diet, tobacco, and alcohol are primary risk drivers.
The Guardian examines 18 popular fitness 'rules' with expert analysis, revealing which are scientifically backed and which are misconceptions. Topics range from the 10,000-step benchmark to protein timing and exercise during illness.
NIH awards $3 million to study a synbiotic medical food's effectiveness in maintaining bone density in older women, addressing a significant gap in osteoporosis prevention strategies.
Insetos representam 70% das espécies conhecidas e sua biomassa é 16 vezes maior que a humana, mas populações globais declinem 9% por década, ameaçando polinização e cadeias alimentares.
HuffPost outlines 11 practical life skills college-bound students need beyond academics, from laundry and budgeting to assertiveness and mental health awareness, according to experts and parents.
Estudo com 700 mil pessoas identifica oito fatores-chave para longevidade: exercício, dieta saudável, controle de estresse, relacionamentos fortes, sono adequado e evitar fumo, álcool e dependência de medicamentos para dor.
A major randomized controlled trial finds hearing aids reduce cognitive decline by 48% in older adults with dementia risk factors, though benefits vary by individual risk profile.
British and Uruguayan researchers found that regular afternoon naps are associated with larger brain volume and may help slow cognitive decline in people aged 40-69, analyzing data from 378,000 participants.
Estudo de Harvard revela que 67% das pessoas sentem mais dores em mudanças bruscas de temperatura. Especialistas explicam que a contração muscular reduz fluxo sanguíneo e altera o líquido sinovial nas articulações.
An international team of 350+ scientists detected high-energy neutrinos from the Milky Way using the IceCube Observatory, revealing the galaxy produces fewer neutrinos than distant galaxies.
As Memorial Day weekend marks the start of summer, experts urge parents to prioritize water safety for children, citing drowning as the leading cause of accidental death for ages 1-4.
Brazil's Federal Institute of Piauí opens enrollment for 300 free Mathematics teaching degree positions across six municipalities via distance learning, accepting ENEM exam scores from the past five years.
Met Eireann forecasts temperatures reaching up to 25°C next weekend in Ireland after recent rainy weather, with dry and sunny conditions expected in coming weeks.
A Universidade de São Paulo abre inscrições para dois concursos públicos destinados à contratação de Professores Doutores nas áreas de Engenharia Ambiental e Materiais para Energias Limpas, com salário inicial de R$13.357,25.
Metabolic changes, hormonal shifts, and lifestyle factors make abdominal fat loss more difficult after age 40. Strength training, adequate protein, quality sleep, and stress management are key strategies.
NYU researchers identified that melanocyte stem cells getting stuck in hair follicles causes greying, potentially opening pathways to reverse or prevent the process in humans.
Investigadores de Stanford y MIT documentaron que herramientas de IA generativa mejoraron la productividad en 14% en un equipo de atención al cliente, con mayor impacto en trabajadores menos entrenados.
Bolivia's Education Ministry admitted to plagiarizing images from the anime Orange in official school textbooks, with officials facing administrative action. The scandal emerges amid escalating teacher protests over curriculum and budget disputes.
Pesquisa com mais de um milhão de pessoas revela que tremor e problemas de memória podem indicar Parkinson até 10 anos antes do diagnóstico, além de identificar epilepsia e perda auditiva como novos fatores de risco.
