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Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
Researchers have identified a tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 as the continent’s first-ever dinosaur fossil, a specimen from a long-necked Titanosaur species.
The maths bust-up fuelling fears that AI is undermining science
OpenAI’s claimed solution to a mathematics problem raises questions about potential data misuse, highlighting growing concerns that AI could undermine scientific integrity and trust in research.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
The head of EDF Energy argues that approving new North Sea oil and gas projects poses no contradiction to climate goals, joining other renewable energy leaders in backing the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
A planned strike by North Sea oil workers at Apache could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, according to the Unite union, after pay negotiations broke down.
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What really happened in Ceuta? Why we may never find out
Over 140 people died during a mass border crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on July 30, with more than 70,000 migrants attempting entry before authorities said most returned to Morocco.
Two dead and hundreds evacuated as wildfires break out near Athens
Two people died and hundreds were evacuated after twin fires broke out nearly simultaneously on the Greek island of Salamina near Athens on Sunday afternoon, with firefighters working to prevent the blazes from converging.
Parents of baby girl killed at nursery fear unsafe sleeping ‘rife’ in sector across England
Parents of a nine-month-old girl who died at a nursery are campaigning to strengthen safety regulations, warning that unsafe sleeping practices may be widespread across England’s childcare sector.
College Uncovered: Who should hold power over higher education?
The Trump administration’s overhaul of federal higher education policy, which took effect in July, imposes strict borrowing caps on graduate students while expanding support for career training, raising questions about college affordability and access.
Students face ‘ticking timebomb’ of debt and higher taxes
Analysis warns that young people entering university face mounting student debt and higher tax rates, with repayments more than double those of previous generations under the current loan system.
University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal
A University of Cambridge professor won an employment tribunal after reporting alleged bullying of female staff at the Institute of Astronomy, with judges finding the university subjected him to retaliation.
University of Michigan won’t use letter grades for some freshmen next fall
The University of Michigan will replace letter grades with pass/no-credit marks for first-semester freshmen starting in fall 2027, aiming to reduce academic pressure and support mental health.
Students set new records for A-level grades in bumper year
UK A-level students achieved record high grades, with the proportion earning A* grades rising to 9.7%, enabling over 260,000 school-leavers to secure university places for autumn entry.
5 Strategies to Help Students Build Academic and Social Resilience
Researchers presented five strategies for building student resilience, including self-compassion, maintaining routines, fostering connections, focusing on controllable goals, and helping others.
What Excites and Scares Principals Walking Into New Jobs
School principals transitioning to new positions face both excitement and anxiety about implementing their strategies at different schools while adapting to unfamiliar cultures and communities.
Many Teachers Are Bored in Team Meetings. Here’s How to Keep Them Engaged
Educators often find team meetings disengaging. Experts suggest reframing these gatherings as professional learning opportunities with clear goals, structured collaboration, and intentional leadership to improve outcomes.
‘Cheap travel is not a defence’: the parents facing court for school absences in England
Parents across England faced court this month for failing to ensure regular school attendance, with hundreds summoned as authorities enforce stricter rules around term-time absences and unauthorized holidays.