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Woman’s lost mixtape washes up on beach nearly 25 years later
Stella Wedell was 12 when she lost the tape while on holiday on the Costa Brava and on Majorca.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Polymers to the rescue! Saving cells from damaging ice
Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold cryogenic ...
Mysterious 'ghost population' of ancient humans discovered in African DNA
Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of...
Iowa district to pay $4.8M to settle suit in school bus fire
OAKLAND, Iowa (AP) — A western Iowa school district will pay $4.8 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of 16-year-old girl who died in a 2017 school...
Students injured in shelling at school in Myanmar's Rakhine state
At least 19 children were wounded in Myanmar's Rakhine state when a primary school was hit by the shelling that the army and rebels have refused to take responsibility for.
Abertay University defends decision to increase monthly rents amid concern over student poverty
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
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Honor is a funny thing. One who seeks it out is unlikely to earn it from others, but one who rejects it is likely to earn his fellows’ respect. As the Sages of the Talmud teach (Eiruvin 13b), “One who chases after honor, honor eludes him; but one who runs away from honor, honor clings…
International Education Institute involved in major data breach
The Institute of International Education, an educational organization that operates 200 leading international scholarship programs, left sections of its database unprotected and open to public search. Vinay Sridhara of Balbix looks into the issue.
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism ...
Some Abertay students ‘can’t afford food’ as university defends rent rises
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Sending love amid crisis: Thai students, elephants send Valentine's wishes to China
Some 3,000 students gathered Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus...
Off the beaten path: Tohoku deserves a spot on your travel list for an authentic Japanese experience
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — If you’re craving to see a different side of Japan, one that is unspoiled by international tourists, the Tohoku region in Japan is known for its dramatic landscapes, high quality-rice and a laid back destination begging to be explored. Tucked in the north of Honshu...
AA’s shell hit a primary school in Buthidaung injuring 20 students
A shell fired by the Arakan Army (AA) hit a primary school in Khami Chaung Village, Buthidaung Township on February 13 injuring 20 students, announced the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services on February 13.
Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
SYDNEY, Feb 14 — Top Australian universities warned today Chinese students may walk away from courses Down Under after Canberra extended a coronavirus travel ban, in a major blow to the multi-billion-dollar sector. Nearly 70,000 Chinese visa holders are due to start their semesters soon at eight...
Man sentenced for placing knives on Japan prince's desk
A Japanese man who left two kitchen knives on the school desk of Japan's Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the throne, was given a suspended sentence on Friday. Kaoru Hasegawa was arrested in April on suspicion of illegally entering the premises of the junior high school that the prince
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Sinclair ranked fourth among Ohio community colleges, study says
DAYTON — A recent study conducted by Schools.com, a source that connects students to degree academic programs, ranked Sinclair College as the No. 4 top community college out of 23 of Ohio’s community colleges.
Fresh talks over ‘superschool’ to prevent Invergowrie pupils from 20-mile trip to school
Education bosses from Perth and Kinross Council are hoping to bring plans for a new cross-boundary "superschool" back to the table.
SWESCO marks 61st Anniversary
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‘Students should return to school only when safety is ensured’: Deputy PM - VnExpress International
Schools need to ensure they are free of novel coronavirus infection before letting students return to class, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam said.
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees for the first time on the continent, a researcher said Thursday.
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees ...
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Science behind the 'beer goggles' effect revealed: People who have consumed alcohol are just as 'diverted' by ugly people as attractive ones
UK psychologists have researched the science behind the 'beer goggles' effect, where alcohol consumption can influence whether we find others attractive.
Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One
This follows an order by Interior PS who said they cannot be accounted for.
Coronavirus outbreak: Namibia students desperate to evacuate China
Namibian students studying in China want to be evacuated, with some feeling abandoned by the government.
NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system
NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...
MAGPIE program makes classroom feel like home for Saskatoon students
The class gives Indigenous high school students the ability to see their culture and identity reflected in education.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Charlotte County teacher arrested on drug charges
Charlotte County teacher was arrested and cited for Possession of a Controlled Substance While Operating a Motor Vehicle.
Nnamdi Kanu’s parents’ burial : Schools, shops shut in Umuahia
As the burial of the parents of Nnandi Kanu, leader of the proscribed IPOB commences on Friday, most schools and shops in Umuahia
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Measurement of mechanical stability of force transmission supramolecular linkages
NUS biophysicists have developed a manipulation assay that can quantify the mechanical stability and biochemical regulations of inter-molecular interactions at the single-molecule level.
518 job offers made to 428 students at IIM-Bangalore
Strategy consulting and product management continue to be the most sought after roles, followed by Finance and General Management.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
UIC researchers discover unique organ-specific signatures for endothelial cells
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that endothelial cells -; those that create the inner lining of blood vessels -; have unique genetic signatures based on their location in the body.
Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe
AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.
Tourists place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism encounters.
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Its rules bar students from staying in the hostel during their periods.
Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than going home
There are about 3,000 South African students in China, including 165 in Hubei province where the virus broke out.
Sexual abuse charges dropped against circus family
More than 100 charges against a family accused of sexually and physically abusing boys at a Blue Mountains performing arts school have been withdrawn. More than 100 charges against a family accused of sexually and physically abusing boys at a Blue Mountains performing arts school have been withdrawn.
Student fury as colleges push limits with accommodation fee hikes
A number of colleges around the country are raising their student accommodation fees by the maxim...
Form Four leavers now teaching in Mandera
At least 1,019 non-local teachers have left this year, official says.
Bridges: Alex Wilson's research brings everyone into the circle
Wilson has used her work to develop a literature base around Two Spirit identities, in order to both affect change in education and policy.
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:25 a.m. EST on Sunday, after postponing a Saturday attempt due to weather concerns.
Kids donate to Soupateria
A group of Wiltse Elementary School students in Penticton wanted to spread the love this Valentines Day.
Texas school district invests in high-tech security software to protect students
A Texas school district has taken security to a new level by installing hundreds of cameras in its 14 schools. At any point in time, around two-dozen can have facial recognition capabilities.
Driving instructor traded lessons for sex with underage student
Authorities arrested a driving instructor on Wednesday, accusing him of having sex with his 17-year-old student. Police said the 23-year-old gave the lessons in exchange for sexual acts with the
“Your going to hell real hell the burning 1, you a thief” – 6-year-old writes letter to teacher
An angry 6-year-old wrote a letter to his teacher because she took 25 of his humming bird bucks, he called her a thief and a crook who would go to hell. The angry 6-year-old poured out
Shame on you Twitter trolls for doubting Zulaikha Patel’s activism
The girl who sparked the Afro protests at Pretoria Girls High School in 2016 was invited to attend the State of the Nation Address on Thursday.
2 years after Parkland, Fla., school shooting, Florida ‘red flag’ law removes hundreds of guns
Supporters say the measure is needed because the shooter who killed 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School two years ago was able to buy guns despite a history of psychotic behavior.
Dry spell: Melaka makes available five portable water treatment plants
MELAKA, Feb 14 — The Melaka government will be providing five Portable Water Treatment Plants (PWTPs) costing a total of RM2.2 million which will be placed in five locations in Zone 1 here that is facing water rationing. State Public Works, Transport and Basic Amenities Committee chairman Datuk...
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Saturday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:47 a.m. EST on Saturday, with a marginally favorable weather forecast.
For 'Strong India', All-Girls College in Amravati Forces Students to Take Pledge Against 'Love Marriage'
Reports have claimed that the administration of the Mahila Kala Vanijya Mahavidyalaya forced the students to take the absurd pledge, which was a part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) camp.
Experienced interim moves to new challenged trust
A struggling hospital trust has appointed an experienced interim chief executive for the coming financial year.
Michelle Obama will have second California school named after her
The West Contra Costa Unified School District board in northern California has voted to rename one of its elementary schools after the former first lady.
Mum sobs 'we have nothing' as family-of-six booted out of home after 17 years
EXCLUSIVE: Bryn and Leigh Davies and their four children, aged between 12 and 21, had been living in a bungalow next to a school in Hoddesdon, Herts, but claim they were evicted and given just an hour to pack up essentials
Law student released from prison after two years as high court overturns rape conviction
Osiphesona Ngcanga's future as a law student and an assistant lecturer at Nelson Mandela University was brought to an abrupt end after he started serving his jail time.
Expert: Millions spent on importing vaccine, when they can be made in country
KUALA LUMPUR: It is time Malaysia invests in the medical biology sector, and research and development in health science.
Big Love: Thai elephants, students send Valentines to virus-hit China
Bangkok: Some 3,000 students gathered on Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus epidemic.
BU study highlights the need for more state-level alcohol control laws
A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds a substantial increase in the number and strength of state laws to reduce impaired driving over the last 20 years, while laws to reduce excessive drinking remained unchanged.
Online posts claiming student arrested due to COVID-19 untrue, say Johor health authorities
JOHOR BAHRU: Social media posts claiming that a coronavirus-positive student was arrested in a school near Kulai are untrue, said Johor health ...
Shale drilling activity linked to high rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia in Texas
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that rates of two sexually transmitted infections, gonorrhea and chlamydia, are 15% and 10% higher, respectively, in Texas counties with high shale drilling activity ("fracking"), compared to counties without any fracking.
Three things historical literature can teach us about the climate crisis
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ and Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’, among others, tell us about our historical view of nature.
Concentration Of CO2 Hits 416 Ppm - highest EVER daily average, but it still wont be breaking news
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit a record high Monday, a reading from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that elicited fresh calls from climate activists and scientists for the international community to end planet-heating emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation.
BREAKING Judges rule doctors can stop providing life-support to brain-damaged baby
Four-month-old Midrar Ali is at the centre of a court battle in which his parents, Karwan and Shokhan Ali, are desperate for his treatment to continue
Antarctica temperatures reach 69 degrees for the first time ever, scientists say
Temperatures in Antarctica were hotter than 68 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time ever last Sunday.
Report: Iranian Hackers Targeted Western Universities
Hackers allegedly attempt to steal academic literature and course material to use in Iranian schools
Couple lose court fight over life support for brain-damaged baby
Appeal judges ruled stopping life-support treatment was in Midrar Ali’s best interest.
3 Online Search Tips For Students
Searching online has many educational benefits. For instance, one study found students who used advanced online search strategies also had higher grades at university....
Nasarawa college provost suspended, health commissioner takes over
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Provost College of Education, Akwanga, Dr Rebecca Umaru, and other management staff of the institution. A statement issue...
California lab report they discovered coronavirus vaccine in 3 hours
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Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
Top Australian universities warned Friday Chinese students may walk away from courses Down Under after Canberra extended a coronavirus travel ban, in a major blow to the multi-billion-dollar sector.
British ethnic minority students racially harassed: BMA
London, United Kingdom - British ethnic minority students experience racial harassment on campus and during work experience, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned.
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain
Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends.
High school on ‘code red’ lockdown after mysterious social media threats
A CODE red was in place at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, Florida this morning following possible threats made on social media. The school was put into lock down after pictures wer…
Bidar Anti-CAA Play: 2 Women, Who Were Arrested Under Sedition Laws, Granted Bail
The school had also claimed said that the hate-provoking utterances against the Prime Minister were not a part of the original script.
Elvis Costello hails ‘gracious experience’ as he receives OBE
The musician praised the ‘broad-mindedness’ behind the Honours system and the ‘resilience’ of the Queen.
The 'electronic Griffiths phase' in solid-state physical systems
Most theories of solid state and soft matter physics were developed independently; thus, a few physical concepts are applicable to both. Recent research, however, particularly a study by Elbio Dagotto, ...
China develops convalescent plasma therapy for coronavirus patients
China National Biotec Group said it has collected plasma from some recovered patients to prepare therapeutic products including convalescent plasma and immune globulin.The CNBG says 3 critically ill patients in Wuhan received convalescent plasma treatment on 8 Feb. Currently, over 10 critically ill are under plasma treatment
Kent State offers students at LeBron James' school 4 years paid tuition, 1 year of room and board
The oldest class of students who have been a part of LeBron James’ I PROMISE Program since the beginning just received another unbelievable opportunity: four years of paid tuition at Kent State University, along with one year of free room and meals.
Sacked Cabinet minister tells pupil last meeting with PM was ‘er, just great’
Julian Smith lost his role as Northern Ireland Secretary on Thursday.
Sacked Cabinet minister tells pupil last meeting with PM was ‘er, just great’
Julian Smith lost his role as Northern Ireland Secretary on Thursday.
‘Ghana Diaspora Women’ stocks Hohoe Library
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Student loan delay: Takoradi Technical University defers 1000 students for non-payment of fees
Over 1000 students of Takoradi Technical University (TTU) have been deferred for the 2019/2020 academic year as punishment for non-payment of school fees during the first semester, MyNewsGh.com reports The decision means the affected students who have not been able to register their courses are to leave the university campus and wait for the next academic year to commence before they can have the opportunity to restart. However, according to a spokesperson for the affected students, authorities must reconsider their decision taking into consideration the number of students involved and the fact that none of them has been paid students loan they applied for from the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) since the beginning of the academic year in August, 2019. “How do you expect most of these needy students who rely on the government loan to pay their fees and register when government has not paid them anything?” She asked. She therefore called on authorities of the school to temper justice with mercy by conducting…
Coronation Street's Ruxandra Porojnicu warns fans about scam as she's threatened with court
The actress revealed her experience on Twitter
Quantum interference observed in real time: Extreme UV-light spectroscopy technique
A team headed by Prof. Dr. Frank Stienkemeier and Dr. Lukas Bruder from the Institute of Physics at the University of Freiburg has succeeded in observing in real-time ultrafast quantum interferences—in ...
Akplabanya Landing Beach Committee donates 100 dual desks to schools
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Ethiopia Prime Minister, Ahmed, 10,331 to receive UNIAbuja degrees
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed will be among 10, 331 students who will be awarded various classes of degrees on Saturday...
Elvis Costello hails ‘gracious experience’ as he receives OBE
The musician praised the ‘broad-mindedness’ behind the Honours system and the ‘resilience’ of the Queen.
Elvis Costello hails ‘gracious experience’ as he receives OBE
The musician praised the ‘broad-mindedness’ behind the Honours system and the ‘resilience’ of the Queen.
Galactic cosmic rays affect Titan's atmosphere
Planetary scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) revealed the secrets of the atmosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. The team found a chemical footprint in Titan's ...
Drone designs arise from butterfly study: Undulating flight saves monarchs' energy
In a finding that could benefit drone design, award-winning research by a doctoral student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) shows that the undulating flight paths of monarch butterflies ...
Tamil Nadu Budget: AIADMK govt focuses on flagship welfare schemes, education
he Chief Minister K Palaniswami-led government, which has been implementing a slew of welfare schemes announced the formation of a not-for-profit special purpose vehicle to finance and manage the Amma Unavgam, the pet project of Former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and allocated Rs 100 crore.
Former priest convicted in 1960 Texas slaying dies at 87
A former Texas priest who was sentenced to life in prison for the 1960 killing of a schoolteacher who came to him for confession has died, prison officials said. John Bernard Feit, 87, died Thursday afternoon at Huntsville Hospital, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said. Prosecutors said Garza
Alexandria taekwondo star Jaimie Singleton set to take exam to European Championships
The 17-year-old Vale of Leven Academy pupil will sit Higher Physics whilst she's in Slovakia.
UNIPORT expels 8 students over alleged plagiarism, malpractices
The Senate of University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) has expelled eight students over alleged misconduct bordering on plagiarism, extortion
Outbreak Of Android Trojan xHelper Malware Appears To Be Triggered By Google Play Itself
Security researchers at Malwarebytes Lab recently discovered that xHelper was once again infecting devices and that its reinfection seemed to be triggering off of Google Play
Nasarawa govt suspends Provost, management of COEA
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Dr Rebecca Umaru, Provost College of Education Akwanga (COEA).
Expert enlightens on dangers of bush burning
David Afolayan, an Environmentalist and Geographic Information Science (GIS) expert, has cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of bush burning..
Where’s the love? Indonesia says no to Valentine’s Day
MAKASSAR, Feb 14 — Indonesia wasn’t feeling the love for Valentine’s Day today as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom displays and warned students they would be reprimanded for amorous activities. Makassar on Sulawesi island doled out some tough love with...
New health college on the horizon for Wright State University
FAIRBORN — Health care and education are continually changing, and Wright State University is reorganizing some of its academic units into a new health-focused college to better serve its students and the region.
David Attenborough Edinburgh event features 'vegetarian only' menu for 'environmental' reasons
World-famous broadcaster and scientist David Attenborough is due to speak at a climate change event in Edinburgh where the menu will only feature vegetarian options.
School Employees Have Used Isolated Timeouts Illegally, State Investigations Find — ProPublica
In six of eight districts investigators examined, they found that workers broke the law by improperly secluding students. Parents say the investigations, which were prompted by a Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois story, have not gone far enough.
Coroner questions whether pensioner should have been left to make decisions about his treatment
He became ill with prostate cancer and had a leg ulcer before he died
Mum's clever way to help kids pour milk without making a mess
She discovered it by accident but it really works
NCW panel to speak to Gujarat students who were made to strip for menstrual check
The NCW has set up an inquiry team, which will meet the girls of the institute and inquire about the incident.
US-based Ghanaian Evangelist commends government for Free SHS policy
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Merseyside borough's PFI schools still cost public £30m a year
One school has been closed for seven years but the council is still paying millions for it
NASA selects four finalists for next Discovery mission
NASA is considering missions to Venus and two outer solar system moons as the next in its Discovery line of planetary science missions.
Ouachita Parish teacher arrested, accused of hitting 7-year-old student
According to records filed with the 4th Judicial Court, Brandy Bostick, 31, is accused of hitting a 7-year-old male student on Feb. 12, 2020.
Quebec religious group complies with court order to release names of children
MONTREAL — A fringe religious group in Quebec has complied with a court order to release the names of 135 children the provincial government claimed were being taught in illegal schools run by the group. The religious order, called Mission de l’Esprit-Saint, still faces a contempt of court charge in relation to two injunctions dated Nov. 6 and 18, which …
2 years after Parkland, Fla., school shooting: Florida ‘red flag’ law removes hundreds of guns
A Florida law that allows judges to bar anyone deemed dangerous from possessing firearms has been used 3,500 times since its enactment after a 2018 high school massacre. But the law is being applied unevenly around the state.
Lab mice may have differences in small-intestine microbiome as compared to humans
There is a growing consensus that the gut microbiome is involved in many aspects of physical and mental health, including the onset of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and even some behaviors.
Wolverhampton school celebrates coming out of special measures
A Wolverhampton primary school is celebrating coming out of special measures this week – two years after education chiefs declared it 'inadequate'.
Big love: Thai elephants, students send Valentines to coronavirus-hit China
Some 3,000 students gathered on Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing ...
St Helens school to open its playing fields to the public
De La Salle school says the scheme is about sharing its facilities with the community, rather than making extra money
London luxury tower block that's home to foreign students is disinfected by hazmat suit-clad workers after Chinese woman becomes the UK's 9th victim of virus
Workers in protective suits were sent to One The Elephant in London yesterday morning, after the UK's ninth case of the SARS-2 virus was recorded the night before.
Evil husband 'seals cheating wife's vagina shut with superglue after discovering affair'
Dennis Mumo, from the southern Kenyan county of Kitui, reportedly learned of his wife’s alleged indiscretions through her social media messages.
India must focus on skill-based education
Initiating vocational training at the school level will make young people employment-ready and also boost India’s competitiveness
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards
SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...
Anurag Kashyap to Jamia students: The fight is to take back the Constitution and country
The filmmaker, at the forefront of the criticism against the amended citizenship act, assured the students that he and many others stood behind the st
Hanoi, HCMC among localities to further extend school break - VnExpress International
With the novel coronavirus epidemic still raging, Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang and the country's worst-hit Vinh Phuc have extended the prolonged school break by another one to two weeks.
Investigators link death of 30-year-old neighbor to homicide of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik
Faye disappeared while playing in her front yard after school on Monday. Her body was found somewhere in her neighborhood on Thursday morning.
Long wait for transplant surgery brings limb donation into spotlight
A double amputee is urging people to discuss their wishes about donating their bodies to medical science after they die.
Man sues for damages over alleged disfigurement after cancer treatment
Liam Coughlan claims an unnecessary and inappropriate procedure was carried out
Promising molecule could stop or slow Parkinson’s
A promising molecule has offered hope for a new treatment that could stop or slow Parkinson’s, something no treatment can currently do.
Scientists reveal catalytic mechanism of lovastatin hydrolase
Hyperlipidemia, one of the most common threats to human health, refers to an abnormal increase of cholesterol and/or triglycerides in the blood. One effective method for prevention and treatment of the ...
NSTP visit an eye-opener for Meiji University students
KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to expose undergraduates to the working world, six exchange students from Meiji University, Tokyo under the Summer School Programme paid a visit to The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad (NSTP) yesterday.
Heart-rending moment ‘autistic’ girl, 6, asks ‘am I going to jail’ when cops are called after ‘tantrum’
BODYCAM footage shows a six-year-girl who was led out of her school asking a police officer if she was being sent to jail. The girl, who is named Nadia and thought to be on the autism spectrum, was…
Valentine: Eateries record large turnout of customers in Ekiti
Eateries in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, on Friday, experienced large out of customers celebrating this year’s Valentine’s Day with their
Midrar Ali: Parents lose court appeal over baby's treatment
Court of Appeal judges rule in favour of St Mary's Hospital over the treatment of Midrar Ali.
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
The students were told to undress after a used sanitary napkin was found in a garden outside Sahjanand Girls Institute, where they are banned from the hostel when they are having their periods.
Texas school district invests in high-tech security software to protect students
A Texas school district has taken security to a new level by installing hundreds of cameras in its 14 schools. At any point in time, around two-dozen can have facial recognition capabilities.
Pregnant girl, 14, reveals she claimed boy, 10, was baby’s true dad on live TV to cover up ‘rape’ by 15-year-old
A SCHOOL girl, 14, who claimed on TV that a 10-year-old boy got her pregnant now says this was a lie to hide the fact she was raped by a teenager. A 15-year-old boy has been placed under house arre…
Grade 1 Pupils Show Up Drunk to School [VIDEO]
On conducting an investigation, teachers realised that pupils had consumed alcohol ...
Alnylam: RNAi Treatment Sales And Pipeline Excite But Profitability A Concern
Alnylam is chiefly responsible for a resurgence amongst RNAi based drug developers after Onpattro - a treatment for hATTR amyloidosis - was approved by FDA in August 2018.The drug achieved sales of $1
Canadian student unraveling message in a bottle mystery
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A Canadian woman is trying to identify the author of an Indonesian-language message in a bottle found in Canada 16 years after the date on the note.
‘I would stand up for him and wipe his tears’ – friends, family remember Ferndale High pupil
The Grade 10 pupil died on Tuesday when he fell from a third floor balcony at the school, after suffering an epileptic seizure.
Scientists in US ramp up search for alien life
New technology is behind push to find extraterrestrials
Indonesia cracks down on Valentine's Day celebrants
MAKASSAR, Indonesia: Indonesia wasn’t feeling the love for Valentine’s Day on Friday as authorities arrested couples in one city, scolded stores over condom displays and warned students they would be reprimanded for amorous activities.
Valentine’s Day was humiliating for me as a child. I tell my students about it every year.
If, for one day a year, I can help students turn off all the stresses they face, if I can create an environment where they are intentionally kind to one...
'Ambitious' staff boost Sutton Coldfield school rating as 'all aspects improve' - Ofsted
“The staff and leadership team have worked incredibly hard to ensure Town Junior School is a place where children feel happy, safe and listened-to and where they know they are cared for.”
Florida student with weapon detained during code red alert
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — A student with a weapon was taken into custody at a central Florida high school campus Friday morning following a...
Dropout rate in spotlight as education NGO slams Ramaphosa's youth plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to tackle youth unemployment lacked critical focus, the Zero Dropout Campaign said.
'Unique opportunities' at CTI Senior College of Further Education , Clonmel
Thinking about college? Or a career? Working through all the third-level courses and career options available to school leavers can be daunting. With much of the focus for Leaving Certificate st...
Chaos as fetish objects is found in front of University of Ibadan main entrance
A fetish object was found in the front of University of Ibadan main entrance, scaring off workers and students. The strange sculpture carved in human form had never been seen in front of the gate until
Police called as boys bring Stanley knife into Shrewsbury primary school
Police were called out to a Shrewsbury primary school after two boys brought a Stanley knife onto the premises.
Researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants
Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University found a method to increase fuel lifetimes by 75%. According to the research team, it will significantly increase safety and reduce the operating cost of nuclear ...
Man sentenced for placing knives on Japan prince's desk
TOKYO: A Japanese man who left two kitchen knives on the school desk of Japan's Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the throne, was given a ...
Father’s ‘torture’ after losing legal battle over baby son’s treatment
Karwan Ali and wife Shokhan Namiq wanted medics to keep providing life-support for four-month-old Midrar Ali but judges have declared he is dead.
Historic school on Salem Avenue planned for redevelopment
Dayton’s school board will approve the sale of 10 former school sites next Tuesday — nine vacant lots plus the historic Longfellow school at 245 Salem Avenue, which will become a redevelopment project.
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients believed an effective treatment
Doctors have called on recovered COVID-19 patients to donate blood as plasma taken from recovered patients contains a high concentration of antibodies and has proven very effective in the treatment of patients in severe conditions.
Three madrasa students drown in Cauvery
Three students of a madrasa in Mysuru drowned when they went fishing in the Cauvery at Srirangapatna on Friday. They have been identified as Mujassim (17), Tousif (17) and Iftikar (18).The trio slippe
Father’s ‘torture’ after losing legal battle over baby son’s treatment
Karwan Ali and wife Shokhan Namiq wanted medics to keep providing life-support for four-month-old Midrar Ali but judges have declared he is dead.
FG appoints new director for Nigerian French village
Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has appointed Prof Lateef Ayeleru as the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State...
Students march in DU against Gargi College molestation incident
Scores of students took out a march in Delhi University's north campus on Friday in solidarity with anti-CAA protesters and the students of Gargi College, who were allegedly molested during a
WSJ: No Sex ‘Spectrum’ Beyond Male and Female
The Wall Street Journal has issued a throwdown to the gender lobby, insisting in an op-ed that sex is binary and there is no “spectrum.”
Students fall ill after eating stale food
They consumed old chutney
Oxygen therapy working for coronavirus patient, Seoul says
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Oxygen therapy has been effective in the treatment of a critically ill patient infected with the new strain of coronavirus in South Korea, local health authorities said Friday.
Father’s ‘torture’ after losing legal battle over baby son’s treatment
Karwan Ali and wife Shokhan Namiq wanted medics to keep providing life-support for four-month-old Midrar Ali but judges have declared he is dead.
Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models
As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of ...
Teacher cleared for lesson that had students act as slaves
A New Jersey school district has cleared a teacher of wrongdoing for having students pretend to be slaves as part of a history lesson.
Mechanism of controlling autophagy by liquid-liquid phase separation revealed
Under JST's Strategic Basic Research Programs, Noda Nobuo (Laboratory Head) and Fujioka Yuko (Senior Researcher) of the Institute of Microbial Chemistry, in collaboration with other researchers, discovered ...
Schools are evacuated after strong winds damage roof
STAFF and pupils at two St Helier schools were sent home yesterday afternoon after storm-force winds caused damage to a roof.
Grandparents enjoy a very special day at school in Tipperary Town
It was the songs, the prayers and the little stories read out about what they love about their grandparents that created a special event for Grandparents Day at St. Michael’s Boys Junior School ...
Love, cuddles and hormones: How oxytocin shapes the way we bond and build trust
The feeling of strong or constant affection for a person is described as love, but did you know that it is also a physical process in the brain triggered...
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating. The students were told to undress after a used sanitary napkin was found in a garden outside Sahjanand Girls Institute, where they are banned from the hostel when
Gilead drug prevents type of coronavirus in monkeys, raising hope for China trials
An experimental Gilead Sciences antiviral drug prevented disease and reduced the severity of symptoms in monkeys infected with Middle East respiratory synd
Darrington is small, but its high school wrestlers are mighty
Now the Loggers’ wrestling program will turn to a decorated alumnus to shepherd in the future.
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
School assistant arrested for ‘having sex with boy,16,’ after student told cops ‘it’s every kid’s dream to do a teacher’
A TEACHING assistant is facing jail after allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy, who later told cops it was “every kid’s dream” to sleep with a teacher. Courtney Roznowski, 31, wa…
MP holds school heads to account for 0 to 3% pass rate - real change guaranteed is when people hold MP to account
"Chiredzi South legislator Kalisto Gwanetsa last week called a meeting with all school heads in his constituency after it recorded poor results during the 2019 ...
No wonder they're single! People share the most toe-curling chat-up lines they've ever heard (and they'll make you cringe with embarrassment)
Taking to Twitter this month, British retailer Missguided encouraged followers to share the worst chat up lines they had experienced - with some shocking results.
‘Severely autistic’ five-year-old boy who ran away from school in North London is found safe and well
A BOY aged five with severe autism has been found after running away from school this morning. Nicholas was last seen on Oakleigh Park South in Whetstone, North London. Police tweeted an urgent app…
Kent State offers students at LeBron James' school 4 years paid tuition, 1 year of room and board
The oldest class of students who have been a part of LeBron James’ I PROMISE Program since the beginning just received another unbelievable opportunity: four years of paid tuition at Kent State University, along with one year of free room and meals.
Rosewood Baha Mar earns Four-Star award by 2020 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating list
Rosewood Baha Mar, the elegant sanctuary set within the Caribbean’s newest resort destination of Baha Mar, announce that it has been named a Four-Star Hotel on the 2020 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating list. Based on the experiences of a highly qualified team of anonymous inspectors who assess nearly 1,700 entities against 900 objective industry standards, the world-renowned and only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, offers designations for Five-Star, Four-Star and Recommended properties. Gracing 3,000 feet of
Last month was hottest January on record, US scientists say
In parts of Russia, Scandinavia and eastern Canada, temperatures exceeded the old averages by 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C).
By a razor-thin margin, Mukilteo school bond passes
Support for a $240 million measure climbed to 60.4%. Earlier counts showed it below the thresheld.
As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing
An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.