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Dutch university says student cannot defend PhD dressed as pirate
A researcher has taken a Dutch university to the country’s Institute for Human Rights for not allowing him to defend his PhD dressed as a pirate.
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How the food industry designed a market for turkey tails
Intensive livestock farming is a huge global industry that serves up millions of tons of beef, pork and poultry every year.
Call to regulate video game loot boxes over gambling concerns
A US politician has condemned the "predatory practices" seen in games that feature loot boxes or crates.
The 13 most bizarre lines in Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving speech
President Donald Trump stopped by a local Coast Guard station in Florida on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving.
University opens dragon dance class
Zhejiang University in East China's Zhejiang province introduced dragon dance and lion dance, two traditional Chinese performances staged during festivals, as a physical education course
Do outnumbered men feel ‘uncomfortable’ on campus?
Should outnumbered men feel uncomfortable on university campuses?
Justice Department threatens to sue Harvard over admissions policies
The U.S. Justice Department has threatened to sue Harvard University to force it to turn over documents as it investigates whether the Ivy League school’s admission policies violate civil rights laws.
Granting Researchers Success
Many grant proposals are submitted without any kind of internal review. A new study suggests a major return on investment for institutions that help their researchers write better grants.
The coming green power tide
Rising use of natural gas brings benefits to consumers, industry and economy
YouTube investigates ‘disturbing’ autofill results
YouTube has changed the way its autofill feature works after reports that some word combinations brought up paedophilic phrases.
