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.
Informanté · Aug 20, 2026
Namibia's DEN Impact Foundation launches to address widening education disparities affecting boys, with research showing girls outnumber boys in secondary and tertiary enrollment while boys face higher dropout rates.
Nature · Aug 20, 2026
Nature study reveals dietary salt promotes tau hyperphosphorylation and mitochondrial dysfunction in Drosophila, mimicking Alzheimer's disease pathology. Findings suggest environmental salt exposure may contribute to sporadic neurodegeneration through tau and reverse electron transport mechanisms.
Deutsche Welle · Aug 20, 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are relocating to the UK after six years in the US, with their children enrolling in British schools. The move marks a potential shift in their relationship with the royal family amid ongoing tensions.
China Daily · Aug 20, 2026
Experts at a Bangkok seminar argue ASEAN can leverage global power transitions to strengthen regional autonomy and build a more pluralistic international order, while maintaining strategic independence amid US-China competition.
NZDoctor · Aug 20, 2026
University of Otago researchers contributed to a landmark international study identifying distinct genetic signatures for binge eating and anorexia nervosa, challenging the view of eating disorders as purely psychological illnesses.
News-Medical · Aug 20, 2026
University of Wisconsin researchers developed an implantable pacemaker powered by heartbeat vibrations using triboelectric nanogenerators, potentially eliminating battery replacement surgeries and lasting a patient's lifetime.
TimesLIVE · Aug 20, 2026
Thousands of foreign nationals expelled from South Africa face economic hardship and disrupted lives, with some traumatized and others considering return if conditions improve.
climainfo.org.br · Aug 20, 2026
Estudo da Queen Mary University revela que a Zona de Emissões Ultrabaixas de Londres melhorou significativamente o desenvolvimento pulmonar de crianças entre 6 e 9 anos, reduzindo exposição ao dióxido de nitrogênio.
Diário do Comércio · Aug 20, 2026
Pesquisadores europeus identificaram água preservada em minerais do meteorito marciano NWA 7034 usando técnicas de imagem não destrutivas, revelando evidências de um passado aquoso em Marte.
BBC News · Aug 20, 2026
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 been informed and welcomes the private family reunion, though the couple will not resume official royal duties.
BBC News · Aug 20, 2026
An estimated 1 million young people under 18 in the UK are unpaid carers for family members, facing significant educational and social disadvantages. One 17-year-old's story highlights how caring responsibilities limit opportunities and future prospects.
El Desconcierto · Aug 20, 2026
La basura espacial se ha multiplicado por ocho en una década, generando riesgos ambientales y tecnológicos. La industria responde con combustibles limpios, materiales biodegradables y misiones de limpieza orbital.
CBS News · Aug 19, 2026
A 47-year-old father of three walked onto San Jose City College's football team, pursuing his passion for the sport despite physical demands and age.
Fox News · Aug 19, 2026
Pennsylvania authorities uncovered a sophisticated cocaine trafficking operation running through Penn State fraternities, with 14 individuals charged. AG Dave Sunday indicated the university has cooperated but expressed concern about the organization's duration and scale.
Reuters · Aug 19, 2026
The US Education Department instructed schools to halt efforts aimed at reducing racial disparities in student discipline, reversing prior equity-focused guidance on disciplinary practices.
coximagora.com.br · Aug 19, 2026
O IFMS Campus Coxim recebeu pela primeira vez uma etapa Regional da Olimpíada Brasileira de Robótica, reunindo equipes de estudantes para competições de programação, eletrônica e trabalho em equipe.
CBS News · Aug 19, 2026
As measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases rise in the U.S., pediatricians urge parents to ensure students are fully vaccinated before the school year begins.
O Perobal - UEL · Aug 19, 2026
Cerimônia na UEL homenageou o professor Carlos Appoloni, fundador do Grupo de Física Nuclear Aplicada, que completa 50 anos em 2027. O grupo é considerado o mais antigo em atividade no país.
BBC News · Aug 19, 2026
ADHD UK filed an Ofcom complaint against Channel 4's documentary claiming ADHD is a social construct, arguing the program contradicted its own evidence showing a featured boy improved on medication.
CBS News · Aug 19, 2026
A U.S. Army battalion in Georgia is offering active duty soldiers a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI as a reenlistment incentive, targeting gamers with minimum two-year commitments.
Jornal da USP · Aug 19, 2026
USP e Marinha do Brasil celebram sete décadas de acordo de cooperação técnica que resultou em inovações como o primeiro computador brasileiro e ventiladores pulmonares durante a pandemia.
Folha de S.Paulo · Aug 19, 2026
Pesquisadores de Harvard desenvolvem 'minicérebros' em laboratório que sobrevivem por mais de cinco anos e replicam o desenvolvimento neural humano, abrindo novas possibilidades para estudar formação cerebral e doenças neurológicas.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
A morte de um professor negro de Cambridge, acusado de plágio, provoca debate sobre cobertura sensacionalista de tabloides britânicos e possível viés racial na imprensa.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor at the center of a plagiarism controversy, has been found dead, prompting widespread reflection on institutional accountability and the human toll of academic scandal.