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Alien life could thrive in Venus' acidic clouds, new study hints

A new study has found that amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — remain stable in concentrated sulfuric acid, the stuff that Venus' clouds are made of.

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Protests against Harvard donor outside New York office led by Reverend Sharpton

Protests erupt outside Harvard donor's office as Reverend Al Sharpton leads the charge. Controversy surrounds Harvard's recent personnel changes and calls ...

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MIT President under scrutiny for handling campus anti-Semitism

Join us as MIT graduate student Talia Khan shares her firsthand experiences with anti-Semitism on campus and calls for real change to ensure student safety.

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Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad

The Independent UK

James Webb Space Telescope could look for 'carbon-lite' exoplanet atmospheres in search for alien life

If the James Webb Space Telescope detects depleted carbon dioxide in a planet's atmosphere, that could indicate water.

Space

With Harvard’s Gay gone, billionaire speculator Bill Ackman shifts crosshairs to MIT president—and DEI

The activist investor behind the Pershing Square hedge fund blames diversity, equity, and inclusion policies for the spread of anti-Semitism on college campuses.

Fortune

1st private mission to Venus will search for alien life in clouds of sulfuric acid

The first-ever private mission Venus is slated to launch in 2025. and aims to search for signs of life in its clouds by detecting organic chemistry.

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Why has Claudine Gay resigned as president of Harvard?

Gay’s resignation letter cited personal threats amid rising tensions about anti-Semitism and war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera

CO2 levels in planet atmosphere could be a sign of its habitability: study

New research reveals a "habitability signature" to detect liquid water on planets, potentially aiding in the search for life.

The Hindu

Republican Elise Stefanik claims credit for Harvard president’s resignation

Republican representative was part of congressional committee questioning presidents of top universities on campus antisemitism

The Independent UK

Harvard President Resigns After Rows Over Plagiarism, Anti-Semitism

The president of Harvard University resigned Tuesday after coming under ferocious attack over plagiarism accusations and her response to anti-Semitism on campus amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

International Business Times

Claudine Gay Resigns From Harvard Amid Plagiarism Claims, Backlash From Antisemitism Testimony

Gay is the second Ivy League president to resign in the past month after a heated congressional hearing over antisemitism on college campuses

Latin Times

Harvard President Resign After Rows Over Plagiarism, Anti-Semitism

The president of Harvard University resigned Tuesday after coming under ferocious attack for her handling of anti-Semitism during protests over Gaza, as well as allegations that she had plagiarized in her academic work.

International Business Times

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid controversies surrounding Israel-Hamas conflict

Discover the latest news on Claudine Gay's resignation as president of Harvard University. Find out the reasons behind her departure and the ensuing contro...

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Evening Standard

Harvard President resigns after anti-semitism row

Her decision to step down comes after weeks of criticism.

International Business Times

Is Bankman-Fried The Luckiest One? DOJ Reveals Plan To Not Pursue Additional Charges

Bankman-Fried was expected to be prosecuted on six additional charges, including unlawful political campaign contributions, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, substantive securities and commodities fraud, conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business and charges of conspiracy to bribe foreign officials.

Reason

October 7: A Turning Point for Free Speech?

Restricting speech about the world's most pressing problems does not make them go away, nor does it settle any disputes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation

Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.

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This Vibrating "Pill" May Be the Next Best Thing For Weight Loss

In a new study, MIT engineers design an ingestible vibrating pill for weight loss, one that could be a minimally invasive, cost-effective treatment for obesity.

The Independent UK

Embattled Harvard president makes admission about past work after plagiarism probe launched

Ms Gay submitted updates to her 1997 PhD thesis after a US House committee expanded a probe to investiate claims of plagiarism

Salon

Robot doctors are coming. Are we ready?

From plaque cleaning to drug delivery, nanoelectronics are rapidly developing, with major implications for medicine

Chicago Sun-Times

Words matter, but they can be twisted, too, especially when Elise Stefanik is involved

In Republican hands, a congressional hearing on antisemitism is anything but a search for understanding.

The Independent UK

GOP lawmakers block $33.5m to Penn University veterinary school in antisemitism row

Republicans withhold funding accounting 18 per cent Penn‘s veterinary school budget

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Mayor Wu Accused of Excluding White Council Members from Event

Joe Conscious discusses inclusion issues raised by Mayor Wu and antisemitism on college campuses, criticizing political correctness and education costs.

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House Condemns Antisemitism: Divides Democrats, Ignites University Controversy

Drama unfolds as House resolution condemning campus antisemitism divides Democrats, calls for resignation of university presidents. A fresh wave hits academia.

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