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Scientists explain how crocodiles survived the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs — the curious case of ‘living fossils’

Crocodiles remarkably survived the dinosaur-ending asteroid impact due to their ability to endure long periods without food and their presence in less-affected habitats. These ancient reptiles possess slow metabolisms and survive for extended durations without sustenance. Their evolutionary adaptability also enabled them to thrive in diverse environments.

The Economic Times

If an AI chatbot misleads you, who is to blame?

A court in Germany found that Google was responsible for what its chatbots say in search summaries. This is the accountability we need

The Guardian - US

Quote of the day by influential Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker: 'We will never have a perfect world, but...'-Life lessons on progress, optimism, reason, resilience, and building a better future

Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker argues against pervasive pessimism, asserting that humanity has made significant progress despite ongoing challenges. His core message, 'We will never have a perfect world, but it’s not overly romantic or naïve to work towards a better one,' emphasizes incremental improvements through reason and innovation. Pinker's work,…

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Quote of the day by American psychologist Carol Dweck: 'Test scores and measures of achievement tell you where a student is, but they don’t tell you...'- life lessons on growth mindset, learning, success, and human potential

Renowned psychologist Carol Dweck's "growth mindset" theory emphasizes that abilities aren't fixed. Her quote, "Test scores tell you where a student is, but they don’t tell you where a student could end up," highlights that current achievements don't define future potential. Dweck's work suggests that embracing challenges and learning from…

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Team USA’s goalkeeper passed on Manchester United, the club that helped shape David Beckham’s career, for Harvard—and has zero regrets

Instead of joining the English club known for David Beckham, Matt Freese picked Harvard—but says the unconventional path is his secret goalkeeping weapon.

Fortune

Where is the 3I/ATLAS Now? Harvard Physicist Claims 12-Billion-Year-Old Relic Is an Alien Probe

Astronomers studying the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS say it could be a 12‑billion‑year‑old relic formed in near‑absolute‑zero conditions, while Nasa dismisses claims it is an alien probe.

International Business Times UK

Quote of the day by Elizabeth Bishop: 'The art of losing isn't hard to master, so many things seem filled with...' - inspiring life lessons on dealing with loss, letting go, moving forward and acceptance by Pulitzer Prize winner and The Fish and One Art poet

Quote of the day by Elizabeth Bishop: Elizabeth Bishop's wisdom on loss offers a profound perspective, suggesting that losing things is an inherent 'art' mastered through life's constant changes. Her insights encourage acceptance of impermanence, framing endings not as disasters but as natural transitions.

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Tom Morello slams 'hypocritical' music fans after controversial Download set

Tom Morello, who is also the guitar player for Audioslave, hit headlines when he wrote “F*** TOMMY ROBINSON” on the back of his instrument for his set at Download Festival earlier this year - taking aim at the far-right activist while doing so.

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Humans May Be 'Autonomous Probes' Created by Aliens, Avi Loeb Claims

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has floated the provocative idea that humans might themselves be alien‑made 'autonomous probes,' built through advanced synthetic biology rather than evolving entirely on Earth.

International Business Times UK

QS Rankings 2027: These are the world's best universities right now. Here's where India stands

MIT has once again secured the top spot in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with Imperial College London and Stanford University sharing second place. India achieved its best-ever performance, featuring 52 institutions, led by IIT Delhi at 118th globally. This significant increase highlights India's growing influence in international higher…

The Economic Times

A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone

The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt

The Guardian - UK

Harvard and Bard face fresh questions from lawmakers over ties to Epstein

Democrat Jamie Raskin seeks ‘comprehensive accounting’ and requests interview with outgoing Bard president

The Guardian - US

World's Best Universities Revealed

LONDON, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds have released the QS World University Rankings 2027. MIT is crowned first for 15th consecutive year. Imperial College London stays second, tied with Stanford University, up from third. University of Oxford and Harvard University come fourth and…

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"The President is Legally Barred from Waiving Iranian Sanctions as Pledged in the Iran [Memorandum of Understanding]"

So argues Prof. Jack Goldsmith (Harvard) in his Executive Functions post. An excerpt: The United States in the MOU pledges… The post "The President is Legally Barred from Waiving Iranian Sanctions as Pledged in the Iran [Memorandum of Understanding]" appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Conversation

Many college students already have well-formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem

My colleagues and I recently spoke with a group of talented, interesting students who just completed their first year of college about using artificial intelligence as a research tool.

The Texas Tribune

Newly announced TribFest speakers grapple with the country’s hardest questions

Kevin Stitt, Sherrilyn Ifill, Karl Rove, Imani Perry, Carla Espinoza-Grcic and Avi Loeb join us this September

Medical Daily

A Harvard 30-Year Study of 147,000 People Has Found the Exact Amount of Strength Training That Delivers the Greatest Longevity Benefits — and It Is Much Less Than You Think

A Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study of 147,000 adults over 30 years, published June 2, 2026 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that 90–119 minutes of weekly strength training reduces all-cause mortality by 13%, CVD death by 19%, and neurological death by 27%. Here is…

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AI use by the US government is ballooning. And the lack of transparency is troubling

The list of government AI use cases has ballooned by 70% since Biden left office and includes many plans to hand over sensitive governmental functions to AI

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The Independent UK

Elite American colleges are entering a new territory: A six-figure-per-year price tag

A small group of American universities is crossing a threshold that once seemed absurd: $100,000 for a single year as an undergraduate.

Medical Daily

FDA Clears First Human Epigenetic Reprogramming Trial in U.S. — What the Harvard-Backed Anti-Aging Therapy Could Mean for You

Harvard-backed Life Biosciences has received FDA clearance for the first-ever human epigenetic reprogramming trial. Here's what it targets and why it matters.

Medical Daily

A Blood Test That Detects Alzheimer's Disease Years Before Brain Scans Can Just Took a Major Leap Forward — Harvard Study Confirms It Outperforms PET Imaging in Early Detection

Harvard Mass General Brigham study in Nature Communications (April 2026): plasma pTau217 blood test detects Alzheimer's progression years before PET scans. FDA already cleared Lumipulse pTau217 test for symptomatic patients.

International Business Times

The Mission of Higher Education: The Pursuit of Infinite Knowledge and Enablement of Open Free-Speech

The origins of American higher education were closely tied to religious and classical traditions. Harvard College, founded in 1636, was initially established to educate clergy before expanding into a broader curriculum. Even as its mission evolved, the institution retained symbols that reflected a larger vision of education itself.

International Business Times UK

Why Are US Kids Falling Behind in Reading and Math? Smartphones & Social Media Blamed

US students' reading and math scores have declined over a decade, with smartphones and social media cited as major distractions. Efforts to ban phones in schools show promise in reversing this trend

Fortune

Exclusive: Goldman Sachs intern acceptance rate falls below 1% for third straight year

It's harder to get a Goldman Sachs internship than to get accepted into Harvard, MIT or Stanford.

The Guardian - US

Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think this is better

While we do not outright oppose the taking of AI company stock, or of a US a sovereign wealth fund, there are better ways to achieve the senator’s goals

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