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.
Scientists identified a new sauropod dinosaur species from Thai fossils weighing approximately 90 tons, named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, likely the last large dinosaur of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Twelve scientists from University of Minho and other institutions will present informal talks on topics ranging from neuroscience to nanotechnology across three Braga bars May 18-20 as part of the global Pint of Science festival.
Disney granted a 12-year-old robotics enthusiast an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of its Imagineering lab, showcasing Audio-Animatronics technology and advanced BDX droids as part of its Make-A-Wish partnership.
Research from UCL finds that arts and cultural engagement, including museum visits, is associated with reduced cellular aging and slower biological aging processes.
Hebrew University research reveals intestinal stem cells actively defend against Salmonella by differentiating into antimicrobial cells, offering insights into both foodborne illness resistance and inflammatory bowel disease.
The 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, featuring a new hybrid powertrain with electric turbo, achieved a 3.07-second 0-100km/h sprint time, ranking fourth fastest in The Citizen's testing history.
Over 150,000 ZWILLING electric kettles are being recalled due to handles separating and causing hot water spills, with at least one second-degree burn reported among 163 incidents.
Shaquille O'Neal completed his Master of Liberal Arts at LSU and used his graduation ceremony to publicly troll Charles Barkley by modifying his name card during the proceedings.
Five Italian divers, including a University of Genoa ecology professor, died during a cave exploration at 50 meters depth in Maldives' Vaavu Atoll. A rescue diver also perished during search operations.
Theodore Kwan, a 7-year-old from Singapore, attends university chemistry lectures after achieving perfect scores on advanced exams, demonstrating exceptional academic abilities far beyond his age group.
New BBC drama Two Weeks in August follows university friends reuniting on a Greek island where marriage, mental health struggles, and hidden tensions threaten their relationships, blending dark comedy with Greek mythology.
University of Pennsylvania neuroscientists found that children from different income levels use distinct brain regions to solve identical problems, adapting neural pathways to their socioeconomic environment rather than differing in capability.
Cornell University researchers developed an AI tool that identifies inconsistencies between declared preferences and actual decisions, improving transparency and fairness in complex decision-making processes.
Princeton University will implement in-person exam proctoring starting July 2026, ending a 133-year-old honor system due to widespread AI-enabled academic fraud that students are reluctant to report.
Scientists report a tentative dark matter signal detected accidentally in LIGO gravitational wave data, potentially offering a new detection method after decades of unsuccessful traditional searches.
Florida Atlantic University researchers mapped fruit fly neural circuits to discover that rare axo-axonic synapses form a decentralized network enabling split-second escape behaviors, with implications for understanding rapid decision-making across species.
Extremadura's university entrance exam (PAU) will intensify classroom surveillance to prevent AI-assisted cheating but won't deploy frequency detectors, unlike four other Spanish regions. Officials acknowledge evolving technology makes detection increasingly difficult.
Researchers identified how underwater fault zones act as natural brakes to stop earthquakes from escalating, using seawater-filled rock fractures that seize up during major tremors.
Researchers have identified hidden mechanisms that act as 'brakes' on a mysterious underwater fault near Ecuador, potentially unlocking secrets to understanding and predicting massive earthquakes.
A suspected hantavirus case at a New York high school and a possible case in Illinois are under investigation, with health officials confirming no connection to a separate cruise ship outbreak.
Five Italian researchers died in a submarine cave diving accident in the Maldives at 50 meters depth. A student survivor who withdrew minutes before the dive is key to understanding what happened.
Brazilian researchers are attempting to clone a 44-meter araucaria tree that fell in Caçador, collecting viable genetic material to preserve rare characteristics of height and longevity from the country's fourth-largest specimen.
A 26-year-old PhD student in Madhya Pradesh died by suicide after being allegedly sexually assaulted, blackmailed with intimate videos, and threatened by her boyfriend. Police have launched an investigation based on her suicide note detailing the harassment.
Wema Bank unveiled Season Five of its 5for5 Reward Scheme running May-December 2026 with ₦170 million in rewards to promote digital banking adoption and financial inclusion across Nigeria.
