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Medical associations mum on how doctors are being trained on physician-assisted suicide
Physician-prescribed suicide, referred to by proponents as “medical aid in dying,” is legal in ten states and the District of Columbia, but major medical associations are not providing answers about how doctors are trained in the practice. Read more
Microsoft killed my online life after I called Gaza
Palestinians calling home to Gaza on Skype have had their digital lives destroyed, after Microsoft closed their email accounts without warning. Read more
Project 2025 Would Radically Overhaul Higher Ed. Here’s How.
The sweeping conservative blueprint for a second Trump administration would dismantle the Education Department, privatize student loans and end all ongoing Title IX investigations. Critics say it’s a road map to authoritarianism. Read more
Bloomberg gives $1 billion to Hopkins to make tuition free for most medical students
Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropic organization. Read more
New arts university key to Singapore’s growing creative economy
Landmark partnership between two leading colleges will see students able to obtain arts degrees under umbrella body Read more
Students under near constant surveillance at Exclusive Brethren-linked schools, insiders claim
School laptops are allegedly monitored by a roster of church members, with parents sent summaries of their child’s internet use Read more
Trump green card proposal for foreign grads of U.S. colleges draws mixed reviews
Donald Trump recently said foreign graduates of American universities should automatically be eligible for a green card, a proposal from the Republican presidential candidate that’s been met with mixed reviews from his base. Read more
Can we change how our brains age? These scientists think it’s possible
It's long been known that our lifestyles can help to keep us healthier for longer. Now scientists are asking whether new technology can also help slow down the ageing process of our brains by keeping track of what happens to them as we get older. Read more
AI Taking Root in Growing Number of Agriculture Programs
Embracing the technology could not only boost food production but also prepare students for fast-changing jobs. Read more