Scientific censorship mainly comes from well-intentioned scientists, not from media outlets or activists, a group of authors wrote in a recently released study in a major academic journal. Read more

The public’s confidence in higher education has taken a considerable hit this year, thanks to students’ rocky ride through the pandemic. While some Americans may still find value in a degree, many do not believe it’s worth the cost or time. This perception has even trickled down to higher education’s next generation of incoming first-year students. Read more

The number of English bathing sites rated as unfit to swim has risen to its highest level since a new rating system was introduced in 2015. Read more

Study finds infants first understand language via rhythm and tone rather than individual sounds Read more

With the rising costs of college – combined with changes to the law including the elimination of a borrowing cap – parent PLUS loans have become popular among low-income parents of color. Read more

The financial services sector stands on the brink of a generative AI revolution as the latest disruptive technological wave ushers in unprecedented value and benefits. Read more

Colleges and universities itching to strengthen their students’ workforce readiness may seek to partner with employers. If Amazon or Google are still out of reach, institutions may already be sitting on a goldmine: community and regional nonprofits. Read more

Republicans’ ongoing lawsuits and House probes have buffeted those who study online falsehoods. Researchers say there’s been a “chilling effect,” but the work goes on. Read more

The UK's polar ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, has come face to face with the world's biggest iceberg. Read more

A classical education center at the University of Florida wrapped up its second semester of classes and programming, with dozens of new courses planned for the spring semester. Read more