Index on Censorship said 53% of librarians polled had been asked to remove books – and that in more than half of those cases books were taken off shelves Read more

An open letter that opposes the American Association of University Professors’ new position to support academic boycotts quickly gained over 1,000 signatures from scholars and faculty upset by the recent decision. Read more

Rachel Nuwer gets a firsthand look at a unique fermentation method being piloted in Japan to transform edible leftovers and scraps into sustainable feed for pigs while saving money, reducing waste and curtailing emissions. Read more

Although a signature campaign promise remains unfulfilled for the president, he still left his mark on the issue, laying the groundwork for Harris, Walz and the Democrats to build on if they win in November. Read more

Number of pupils accepted by ‘high tariff’ providers passes 100,000, after better than expected A-level results and fewer international students Read more

College students lack a “rudimentary grasp” of American history and government, as displayed in a civic literacy assessment recently conducted by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. Read more

The Sun is going through a period of high activity, but it is nothing compared to an enormous solar event that slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago. If one were to occur today, the effect on Earth could be devastating. Read more

The summer has been relatively free of campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war. But institutions continue to grapple with conduct violations and policy changes following the spring encampments. Read more

After a report by the Lumina Foundation discovered that students are delaying life events (getting married, buying a house, etc.) due to their student loans, the debate surrounding expensive college costs isn’t going anywhere. Better yet, more Americans are less eager to pursue a degree if they have to take out a loan. Read more

Ban on women attending university further hampering crisis-plagued Afghanistan’s development, warn experts Read more