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.
Research shows a 1mm difference in nest box entrance size could help rare little pygmy-possums recover after bushfires by excluding competing western pygmy-possums, though further testing is needed.
University of Hawaii astronomy alumnus Gagandeep Anand was named the 2026 Outstanding Young Scientist by the Maryland Science Center for his research on the Hubble tension mystery.
Australian bowerbirds in urban areas are decorating their courtship bowers with human-made items like plastic and red wire instead of natural materials, suggesting urbanization is altering their mating display behavior.
Researchers discovered platinum-nickel nanoparticles that dynamically separate and recombine under observation, creating highly efficient catalysts for electrochemical water splitting and hydrogen production.
Two university researchers used Minecraft's game mechanics to approximate pi using the Monte Carlo method, creating an accessible educational tool that translates abstract mathematics into visual, interactive gameplay.
Indie game 'Mina the Hollower' sold 300,000 copies in three days, helping developer Yacht Club Games overcome a critical financial moment while receiving strong critical acclaim.
Mayor Jacob swears in José Vanderson Cunha Nascimento as secretary of Science, Technology, Innovation and Economic Development for Patos municipality, tasking him with strengthening local economic growth and technological advancement.
Researchers have developed biohybrid microrobots combining stem cells with magnetoelectric nanoparticles to repair spinal cord injuries, offering a novel regenerative medicine approach.
NASA confirmed a meteor explosion over the northeastern US with force equivalent to 300 tons of TNT, with potential meteorite fragments in Cape Cod Bay visible across multiple states and Canada.
Approximately 11,500 students in Castilla y León began the 2026 university entrance exam (PAU) with a Spanish language and literature test covering linguistic analysis, syntax, and literary commentary.
Valencia's 2026 university entrance exam (PAU) Spanish language test focused on adolescence and parental relationships through an opinion article, with 25,666 students participating across five public universities.
Andalusia's 2026 university entrance exam (PAU) in Spanish Language and Literature featured works by Luis Cernuda and Manuel Vicent, with 53,495 students taking exams this week under AI detection measures.
A non-partisan citizen monitoring network called Bantay Senado was launched to oversee Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, aiming to ensure constitutional and transparent proceedings.
A British Social Attitudes survey shows only 36% of people now believe graduates earn significantly more than non-graduates, down from 50% in 2005, as rising tuition fees, frozen loan thresholds, and AI concerns reshape attitudes toward higher education.
Spanish universities report which degree programs offer highest employment rates and salaries following new 2026 entrance exam reforms, guiding student career choices.
University of Waterloo researchers developed NeuroSense, a bedside monitoring system that continuously detects brain fluid infections in ICU patients, potentially reducing hospital stays and preventing serious complications.
MIT engineers have created a propulsion system using a special ionic liquid propellant that powers both chemical and electrical thrusters, enabling small satellites to perform fast maneuvers and precise adjustments from a single fuel tank.
Researchers using high-resolution synthetic aperture radar can now track emperor penguins through Antarctic winter darkness, enabling better population monitoring of this endangered species during critical breeding season.
Remote Scottish island wrens are evolving into genetically distinct populations, with some growing twice the size of mainland birds—a rare real-time example of speciation through island isolation.
Researchers developed 4D-printed hydrogel expanders that self-inflate without injections, potentially transforming reconstructive surgery for ears and breasts by reducing complications and clinic visits.
Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to create the first pure cerebral microbleed model in mice, revealing that collagen IV defects drive tiny brain hemorrhages linked to dementia and cognitive decline in aging populations.
Researchers are developing an electric contact lens that reshapes the cornea in one minute without cutting tissue, potentially offering a safer, cheaper alternative to LASIK surgery based on early rabbit eye tests.
Hong Kong's Education Bureau apologized after a system glitch sent parents early SMS notifications of primary school allocations with incorrect calendar years, causing confusion ahead of the official June 3 announcement.
Forbes provides solutions and detailed walkthroughs for Tuesday's New York Times Pips puzzle across Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty tiers, helping readers solve the domino-matching grid puzzle.
