The Latest Breaking News from Auburn University

A Bacterium in the Urinary Tract Can Produce Testosterone and Prostate Cancer Researchers Are Paying Attention

Scientists found a urinary tract bacterium that converts DHEA into testosterone in the lab. This does not show that microbes cause prostate cancer.

Medical Daily · Sep 7

Deep under a US military base, a blind 'demon' creature just surfaced for the first time

Biologists found a pale aquatic creature, the demon cavefish, after three decades. This species remained undetected in Bobcat Cave, beneath Redstone Arsenal. Genetic analysis revealed it lacks vision genes, suggesting deeper aquifer habitats. Protected federal land helped preserve this fragile subterranean ecosystem. The discovery highlights ongoing biological inventories and undiscovered…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

How Did Weston Higginbotham Die? Real Cause of Death as Details of His Tragic End Emerges

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn student, was found dead in Kyoto, Japan, after a days-long search. No foul play is suspected, but the cause of death remains undisclosed.

International Business Times UK · Jun 7

10 Photos of Weston Higginbotham's Family Amid His Mum's Heartbreaking Announcement

Auburn University student James 'Weston' Higginbotham was found dead in Kyoto after a large-scale search following his disappearance during a family trip to Japan.

International Business Times UK · Jun 6

Who was Weston Higginbotham? Missing US student found dead in Japan, cause unknown

A 20-year-old Auburn University student from Alabama who went missing during a family vacation in Japan has been found dead, bringing a tragic end to a weeklong search that drew international attention. James “Weston” Higginbotham, a junior studying biosystems engineering at Auburn University, was found in a mountainous area near…

The Times of India · Jun 6

American college student who went missing in Japan is found dead, family confirms

The Auburn University student went missing on May 29

The Independent UK · Jun 6

Auburn University student goes missing in Japan: Family warns “don’t post exact location” after ChatGPT-linked travel dispute

An Alabama family is desperately searching for their son, Weston Higginbotham, who vanished in Kyoto, Japan on May 29. The 20-year-old Auburn University student went missing after a disagreement with his mother over the use of ChatGPT. His mother had used ChatGPT for travel planning. The family has made an…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

Auburn University student goes missing in Japan during family vacation, had a fight with mom over use of ChatGPT

A Japan vacation turned into a nightmare for this Alabama family as their 20-year-old son, a student at Auburn University, has been missing since May 29. The family said they won't be leaving Japan without Weston. Weston is an experienced traveler and nobody resisted when he went on solo after…

The Times of India · Jun 4

James 'Weston' Higginbotham Update: Family Fears Emotional Distress After Auburn Student Vanishes In Japan

Auburn University student James 'Weston' Higginbotham disappeared in Japan, prompting a large-scale search involving Japanese authorities, US officials, and volunteers.

International Business Times UK · Jun 4

22 Year-Old College Grad Loses Her Life Shortly After Getting Dream Job, Boyfriend’s Dad Arrested

In a surprising development, two months after the tragedy, Whitney Robeson’s boyfriend’s father was arrested and charged in connection with her fatal passing.

Bored Panda · May 15