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Education

Judge bars Trump administration from cutting funding to University of California

Yesterday at 16:16 PM, via The Guardian

White House had demanded $1.2bn from UC to restore funding after saying it allowed antisemitism on campus

The Trump administration cannot fine the University of California or summarily cut the school system’s federal funding over claims it allows antisemitism or other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled late on Friday in a sharply worded decision.

US district judge Rita Lin in San...

Education

America’s Formula for Greatness Is Under Threat

Yesterday at 14:00 PM, via New York Times

Education, open markets, trade and immigration transformed the United States into the world’s dominant power, but each is now being weakened.

Lifestyle

Gayton scoops ‘Mampara of the Year’ award

Today at 07:28 AM, via The South African

Minister Gayton McKenzie has won the title of ‘Mampara of the Year’ at the Black Twitter Awards that took place over the weekend…

Science/Tech

Solar and Wind are Covering ALl New Power Demand in 2025

Today at 14:34 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shared this report from Electrek:Solar and wind are growing fast enough to meet all new electricity demand worldwide for the first three quarters of 2025, according to new data from energy think tank Ember. The group now expects fossil power to stay flat for the full year, marking the first time since the pandemic that fossil generation won’t increase. Solar and wind aren’t...

Science/Tech

Everything I wish I’d known before I decided to freeze my eggs at 36

Today at 14:00 PM, via The Guardian

More and more people are turning to egg freezing to increase their chances of becoming a parent. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it – from the hidden costs to the chances of success

When I first told my mother I was freezing my eggs, she asked: “So my grandchildren are going to be stored next to some Häagen-Dazs?” (Very funny, Mum.) I’m one of an increasing number of...

Science/Tech

How Genes Have Harnessed Physics to Grow Living Things

Today at 14:00 PM, via Wired

The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit mechanical forces for growth and development.

Health

Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing

Yesterday at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.