Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet
The oceans have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change, with dire implications for our planet's health. Read more
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Law Schools Split on ChatGPT in Admissions Essays
Some say failing to teach law students to use artificial intelligence is “malpractice,” but the role ChatGPT should have in law school admissions is unclear. Read more
From not keeping up to head of the pack
Lu Guowei is shy and has problems speaking comfortably with strangers, so this story is built on interviews conducted with those closest to him. Read more
Publishers seek protection from AI mining of academic research
Publishers of big journals ramp up efforts to ensure more transparency over what material has been fed into the likes of ChatGPT Read more
How admissions offices worked around court rulings and tech trends to uphold core values
Colleges and universities faced a starkly different admissions process this year with the end of affirmative action and the rise of new generative AI tools like ChatGPT. With the Common Application opening its digital doors on August 1st, a fresh roll of applications is surging, and institutions are flexing their adaptability. Read more
Catholic trade school forges ahead despite obstacles
A Catholic trade college plans to enroll students starting in fall of 2024, but said it continues to train people interested in learning craftsmanship while it works through the regulatory process and other hurdles. Read more
Peruvian fossil challenges blue whales for size
Scientists have identified a new candidate for the heaviest ever animal on Planet Earth. Read more
Students From Immigrant Families on the Rise
New reports suggest recruiting students born to immigrant parents and undocumented students is critical for colleges to stay diverse and stave off enrollment declines. Read more
China paranoia on campus: Why I resigned from UNC Chapel Hill
The resignation of a senior faculty member from a major university is usually a fairly commonplace event, but we are living in very unique times. Read more
Universities try to keep abusive researchers on major projects
Leading science funder warns institutions that faculty who mistreat staff can’t remain as grant supervisors Read more
