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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.
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Lieberman'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 alone. The Harvard professor argues weight isn't a reliable health indicator.
Scientists identify PRDM16 as key regulator of heart cell maturation
Researchers identify PRDM16 as a key regulator controlling whether heart muscle cells divide or mature, offering potential pathways for cardiac regeneration and improved stem cell-derived heart tissue models.
Brain's 'Executive' Region Can Block Creative Problem-Solving, Study Shows
Emory researchers found that silencing the prefrontal cortex in mice accelerates their ability to adopt more efficient problem-solving strategies, suggesting this brain region can inhibit cognitive flexibility.
Curso gratuito de Economia Solidária forma 30 alunos para empreender com sustentabilidade
Trinta alunos iniciaram curso gratuito de Economia Solidária em Macaé, promovido pelo Instituto Teia e Prefeitura, focando empreendedorismo, bioeconomia e desenvolvimento sustentável com duração de dois meses.
MIT team cracks air-stable 2D superconductors for quantum circuits using graphene shield
MIT researchers developed 'encapsulation epitaxy' using graphene to grow large-scale, air-stable monolayer superconductors, overcoming oxidation barriers critical for practical quantum computing hardware.
IA crea 16 virus nuevos para combatir resistencia antibiótica, pero genera alertas de seguridad
Científicos utilizaron IA para crear 16 virus bacteriófagos nunca antes vistos en la naturaleza, capaces de vencer la resistencia a antibióticos en E. coli, pero expertos advierten sobre riesgos de bioseguridad.
Duke researchers identify brain cells key to opioid addiction, offering path to safer pain relief
Duke University researchers discovered that blocking opioid effects in acetylcholine-releasing brain cells prevents addiction-related learning while preserving pain relief, offering a potential path to safer opioids.
Scientists identify overlooked malaria vaccine targets to boost protection
Scientists identify why current WHO-approved malaria vaccines underperform and test a combination approach targeting previously overlooked parasite regions that produce stronger protective antibodies.
Quatro livros exploram a moral, os mercados e o dinheiro no capitalismo moderno
Quatro obras recentes de economistas renomados examinam a relação entre moral, mercados e regulação, propondo perspectivas distintas sobre como reformular o capitalismo contemporâneo e suas desigualdades.
Duck's Friendship Helps Golden Retriever Overcome Medication Side Effects
A Long Island family's golden retriever named Barley regained her personality and vitality after forming an unexpected friendship with a duck named Louie, despite being on seizure medication with adverse effects.
Texas Parents Challenge Mandatory Ten Commandments Display in Schools
Three Texas mothers are suing to block a state mandate requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in school classrooms, raising constitutional concerns as the school year begins.
NYC Reading Scores Plummet as Literacy Program Overhaul Backfires
New York City student reading scores dropped significantly, erasing prior year gains from state exams. School leaders have committed to reviewing the results and the literacy program changes.
Thailand school shooting kills eight, including five teachers and suspect's grandparents
A Grade 8 student opened fire at a Thai school, killing five teachers, himself, and his grandparents in a separate incident. Twenty-two others were injured in what authorities say could have been deadlier given remaining ammunition.
DOJ Investigates Duke Law's Race-Based Admissions Practices Post-SCOTUS Ruling
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.
Colorado football team mocked online for appearing undersized in practice video
Colorado Buffaloes practice video sparks renewed online mockery comparing the team's physical size to Pop Warner or high school programs, raising questions about the program's strength and conditioning efforts.
Homem detido na Grécia por manter cadáver do pai no congelador para receber pensão
Polícia grega deteve homem de 55 anos suspeito de manter o corpo do pai no congelador durante anos para continuar recebendo a pensão de reforma. O caso foi descoberto após vizinhos estranharem a ausência prolongada do idoso.
Implante cerebral chinês NEO marca virada histórica: primeira interface cérebro-computador comercial
A China aprovou o primeiro implante cerebral invasivo comercial (NEO) para pacientes com tetraplegia por lesão medular, marcando transição da tecnologia de laboratório para prática clínica.
Primeira mulher formada em IA do Brasil inspira presença feminina na tecnologia
Heloisy Pereira Rodrigues, 24 anos, tornou-se a primeira mulher a concluir bacharelado em Inteligência Artificial no Brasil pela UFG, sendo a única mulher em sua turma de 15 estudantes.
Glasgow University Reviews Hiring of Plagiarism-Accused Professor Jason Arday
Glasgow University is reviewing its hiring of Professor Jason Arday amid ongoing plagiarism allegations and investigations at Cambridge, with the Met Police commissioner acknowledging errors in the case.
Thai teen kills grandparents, opens fire at Bangkok school; at least 7 dead
A 14-year-old student shot and killed his grandparents before opening fire at his school in Bangkok, resulting in at least seven deaths. The suspect used his grandfather's handgun before turning it on himself.
Aluno de 14 anos mata cinco professores e avós em ataque a tiros na Tailândia
Um aluno de 14 anos abriu fogo em uma escola próxima a Bangkok, matando cinco professores e seus dois avós antes de tirar a própria vida. O ataque deixou pelo menos 30 feridos hospitalizados.
Cambridge to overhaul senior hiring after Arday plagiarism scandal
Cambridge University will review its senior academic appointment process following Jason Arday's resignation amid plagiarism and CV fabrication allegations. The review follows calls from academics for independent investigation into the professor's credentials.
Dia Internacional da Cerveja: origem, história e formas de celebração
O Dia Internacional da Cerveja é comemorado na primeira sexta-feira de agosto, celebrando a bebida mais consumida globalmente. A data, criada em 2007, marca o início do fim de semana ideal para encontros sociais e degustação de diferentes estilos cervejeiros.