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Building a Road Map for First-Gen Students
University of Houston–Downtown serves a student body that is 70% first-generation, offering comprehensive support programs including mentoring, financial coaching, and peer networks to help these students succeed.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher announced he was wrong about decades-old prevention strategies, now believing media attention and notoriety-seeking drive many school shootings rather than bullying alone.
A synagogue attack probe exposed a second intended target: A UK defense academy
A man was sentenced to life in prison for plotting a terror attack on a British military academy, a plot discovered during the investigation into a deadly synagogue stabbing in October.
From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump’s intervention
Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was released from detention in China after President Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, relocating to the United States where he reunited with his family.
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Scientists discover the hidden brain switch that assigns bees their jobs
Scientists identified brain circuits that control job assignments in bee colonies by manipulating a gene that influences age-dependent worker behavior, offering insights into how colonies organize without central leadership.
NASA’s Webb telescope discovers giant planet hiding in one of astronomy’s most famous systems
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a third giant planet in the Beta Pictoris system by identifying its atmospheric chemical signature rather than direct imaging.
NASA will test SpaceX and Blue Origin Moon landers before the next lunar landing
NASA plans an orbital rehearsal mission in 2027 to test SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers before crewed Moon landings begin in 2028, practicing rendezvous and docking operations with the Orion spacecraft.
Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn
Environmental groups and space experts warn that proposed orbital datacenters from SpaceX and Blue Origin could release dangerous pollution levels that alter Earth’s atmosphere, demanding FCC review before new licenses are approved.
Why scientists watched grass grow in Harpenden for 170 years
Scientists at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire have maintained the world’s oldest permanent grassland experiment for 170 years, studying how fertilizers and nutrients affect grass growth and soil diversity.
Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer? – BBC Sounds
Research shows vaccinated women face almost zero cervical cancer deaths before age 30, raising questions about whether traditional screening remains necessary for this population.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement, with expired stockpiles and a “VIP lane” system that favored politically connected suppliers.
Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government
UK health advisers recommend offering meningitis B vaccine to all teenagers on the NHS following several fatal outbreaks across the country in recent months.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Night shift work disrupts the body’s internal clock, leading to sleep deprivation linked to dementia, heart disease, and cancer. Researchers are investigating whether biphasic sleep patterns may help mitigate these health risks.
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
Over 1,600 midwives under 35 left the NHS in 2025-26, more than half of all resignations, as burnout and staffing pressures drive early-career departures from maternity services.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions in the Medway area.
Mammalian meat allergy: The allergy that can make daily activities deadly
A teenager in Australia died from tick-induced mammalian meat allergy after eating a beef sausage, marking the first known death from the condition. Scientists warn the allergy, though preventable, can be unexpectedly triggered and pose serious health risks.