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.
Google News · May 15, 2026
Researchers may have discovered a method to detect dark matter by analyzing gravitational waves from merging black holes, potentially opening a new observational avenue for studying this elusive cosmic phenomenon.
BBC News · May 15, 2026
A Henley College student has died and two others are being treated for meningitis in the UK. Health authorities say the risk to the wider public remains low, with close contacts offered preventive antibiotics.
Residuos Profesional · May 15, 2026
Research shows marine mollusk shells, especially oysters, can capture dissolved rare earth elements from water through mineral transformation, offering potential for sustainable contamination cleanup and resource recovery.
Fox News · May 15, 2026
ESPN's Paul Finebaum accused LSU coach Lane Kiffin of using racial diversity criticism against Ole Miss as a smokescreen for bitterness over being barred from coaching in the College Football Playoff.
Central Philippine University · May 15, 2026
Pastor Neva Grace Fabila from Central Philippine University attended the Asian Academy for Campus Ministry 2026 in Thailand, focusing on mental health, spiritual development, and collaborative ministry approaches across Asian institutions.
Google News · May 15, 2026
University of Pennsylvania researchers found that inconsistent use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs significantly reduces their effectiveness, highlighting the importance of adherence for optimal results.
ScienceDaily · May 15, 2026
UC Santa Barbara researchers created a liquid battery using modified organic molecules that store solar energy in chemical bonds and release it as heat years later, potentially eliminating reliance on traditional battery systems.
EurekAlert! · May 15, 2026
Researchers discover sea squirts package adhesive proteins in nano-sized condensates for underwater delivery, a mechanism that could revolutionize seaweed restoration efforts combating ocean desertification.
CBS News · May 15, 2026
NYPD is investigating after a swastika flag was raised over an NYU building during graduation week, prompting a hate crime inquiry on the Manhattan campus.
Revista Semana · May 14, 2026
An 18-year-old Mexican-American student accepted to 49 U.S. universities with $5M in scholarships chose Arizona State University to remain near family and serve his community.
Google News · May 14, 2026
Pilar Garcés has been elected as the first female rector in the 800-year history of the University of Valladolid, breaking a significant gender barrier in Spanish higher education leadership.
Phys.org · May 14, 2026
Newcastle University researchers developed a reversible electrically conductive glue that can join electronic components like solder but allows easy separation for recycling using simple solvents, addressing the global e-waste crisis.
Google News · May 14, 2026
College football's playoff format is expanding to 24 teams, allowing 8-4 records to compete and fundamentally changing the sport's traditional selection criteria and competitive structure.
NPR · May 14, 2026
New York state officials found that Salmon River school district confined young children with disabilities in wooden boxes without parental notification, prompting sweeping reforms.
The Guardian · May 14, 2026
A photo from Trump-Xi bilateral meeting in Beijing drew criticism for featuring no women at the negotiating table, with experts calling it a regressive signal about women's exclusion from high-level diplomacy.
NPR · May 14, 2026
Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended proposals to dismantle the Education Department during congressional questioning, addressing concerns about student loans and disability education oversight.
UOL · May 14, 2026
Researchers identified a never-before-seen cage-like crystal structure in trinitita from the Trinity nuclear test, revealing how extreme conditions create unprecedented matter formations.
Evening Standard · May 14, 2026
A student has died and two others are being treated following a meningitis B outbreak in Reading, the same strain that caused fatal cases in Kent earlier this year. Close contacts are receiving antibiotics as authorities reassure the public risk remains low.
CNN Portugal · May 14, 2026
Scientists have identified Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, a 27-meter-long, 27-ton sauropod discovered in Thailand a decade ago, making it the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia and shedding light on ancient climate conditions.
Folha De Pernambuco · May 14, 2026
Estudo da Universidade de Columbia revela que tanto dormir pouco quanto excessivamente acelera o envelhecimento de órgãos como cérebro, coração e pulmões, com a faixa ideal entre 6,4 e 7,8 horas diárias.
Libertad Digital · May 14, 2026
Estudios de Harvard confirman que el consumo moderado de café (3-4 tazas diarias) protege los riñones y beneficia la salud, pero el exceso puede causar ansiedad, taquicardia y otros efectos negativos.
ac24horas · May 14, 2026
A teacher in Rolim de Moura, Rondônia is being investigated for suspected meningitis after her student died from the disease. Health authorities confirm epidemiological connection between the two cases.
The Straits Times · May 14, 2026
Actor Zhang Linghe, a former engineering student turned entertainment star, appears in sustainability documentary exploring China's energy transition and green shift goals through hands-on experiences with renewable energy workers.
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · May 14, 2026
Researchers discovered that stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD1) is essential for milk fat synthesis; its deficiency reduces mammary gland function and causes low birth weight in nursing newborns.