MIT has again been named the world’s top university by the QS World University Rankings, which were announced today. This is the 15th year in a row MIT has received this distinction. The full 2027 edition of the…

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Reason·research

Over 100,000 Kids Have Died Due to Greenpeace Blocking Genetically Enhanced Rice, New Calculation Shows

Greenpeace and its activists allies have blocked for more than two decades the adoption of Golden Rice, which is genetically enhanced to produce the vitamin A precursor beta-carotene. The result, according to new…

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MIT News·higher-ed

Susan Solomon named 2026 Tang Prize laureate

Susan Solomon , the Lee and Geraldine Professor of Environmental Studies at MIT, has been named the 2026 Tang Prize Laureate in Sustainable Development for “groundbreaking advances and leadership in atmospheric and…

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MIT News·policy

Expanding and deepening climate reporting through local messengers

Since 2021, the MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship has supported local and regional journalists in reporting high-impact news stories that connect climate change with local priorities. Now, the MIT…

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EdWeek Technology

Momentum Builds to Expand Coding Education to Learning About AI 'Under the Hood'

CodeAI CEO talks about artificial intelligence and the future of computer science education.

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MIT News·higher-ed

In game theory, generalists sometimes win out over specialists

Whether you’re playing poker against a single opponent or find yourself in a bidding war over a home purchase with another prospective buyer, you are operating under conditions of imperfect information. You know what…

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Reason·policy

Tulsi Gabbard's Not-So-Shocking Revelation of U.S.-Funded Veterinary Biolabs in Ukraine

Russian propagandists asserted in March 2022 that the U.S. was funding bioweapons laboratories in Ukraine as a justification for their armed forces' brutal invasion of that country. "During a special military operation,…

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FSU News·higher-ed

FSU education program ranks No. 25 globally in U.S. News & World Report rankings

Florida State University’s education and educational research program ranks No. 25 globally, No. 2 among public universities in the United States and No. 1 in Florida in the 2026-27 Best Global Universities rankings…

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K-12 Dive

What one summer STEM program is doing to expand high schoolers’ horizons

Summer Science Program International engages diverse cohorts of juniors in a variety of disciplines on 13 college campuses across North America.

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Ohio State News·higher-ed

Across the universe, young stellar activity drives galactic evolution

In a new study, astronomers have revealed new details about how young stars shape their galactic surroundings. Researchers analyzed about 18,000 star-forming regions in nearby spiral galaxies using data from powerful…

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Community College Daily·policy

Headlines

Commentary: Adults want to go back to school. We should make it easier. Lumina Foundation (blog) The gap between interest and enrollment reflects a growing mismatch between the realities of adult learners’ lives and how…

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Vanderbilt News·higher-ed

$25 million anonymous gift kick-starts Vanderbilt’s new state-of-the-art science building

Anonymous donors have committed $25 million to build a bold new hub of innovation and discovery at Vanderbilt University—a multipurpose science facility that will shape the future of research and education on campus and…

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UW-Madison News·higher-ed

Interwoven

Interwoven How Indigenous knowledge and science can work together to communicate about climate. Words, photos and video by Elise Mahon Illustration by Danielle Lamberson Philipp June 17, 2026 Share this article As…

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UW-Madison News·higher-ed

UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections

UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections The discovery could prevent against Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus and global public health threat that spreads in hospitals and…

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Reason·policy

Turn to Europe

Will Trump turn to Ukraine next? He bombed some boats in the Caribbean. He deposed Nicolas Maduro. (He mostly left the region, and it's not totally clear what's been solved.) Something similar happened in Iran: He…

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FSU News·higher-ed

FSU scientists uncover differences in drivers of long-term temperature changes in Atlantic, Pacific oceans

Florida State University researchers have identified key differences in the root causes of long-term sea-surface temperature changes across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, a finding that could help guide future…

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The Hechinger Report·higher-ed

Schools doubling down on education to protect boys from gambling problems

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — As Pete Hall kicked off a four-day unit on gambling prevention in April, he asked his high school health class what comes to mind when they hear “sports betting.” Fantasy football. Money. Socially…

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James G. Martin Center·higher-ed

New Book Encapsulates Higher Ed’s Problems

Suppose you have a friend who knows little about American higher education but is eager to learn about it. You might want to recommend to him a book that introduces the subject with readily understood essays covering…

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Community College Daily·higher-ed

Newsmakers

New CEOs Eric Bishop will become the permanent president of Riverside City College on July 1. He has served as the California college’s interim president since August 2025. “Bishop brings extensive experience in higher…

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Reason·higher-ed

Sports Fans Don't Complain Their Championship-Winning Team Employs Too Many Immigrants

An immigrant saved the now-champion New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and demonstrated why U.S. companies seek the best talent regardless of where someone was born. Every fan expects their team's owner and…

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QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27

Over 100,000 Kids Have Died Due to Greenpeace Blocking Genetically Enhanced Rice, New Calculation Shows

Susan Solomon named 2026 Tang Prize laureate

Expanding and deepening climate reporting through local messengers

Momentum Builds to Expand Coding Education to Learning About AI 'Under the Hood'

In game theory, generalists sometimes win out over specialists

Tulsi Gabbard's Not-So-Shocking Revelation of U.S.-Funded Veterinary Biolabs in Ukraine

FSU education program ranks No. 25 globally in U.S. News & World Report rankings

What one summer STEM program is doing to expand high schoolers’ horizons

Across the universe, young stellar activity drives galactic evolution

Headlines

$25 million anonymous gift kick-starts Vanderbilt’s new state-of-the-art science building

Interwoven

UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections

Turn to Europe

FSU scientists uncover differences in drivers of long-term temperature changes in Atlantic, Pacific oceans

Schools doubling down on education to protect boys from gambling problems

New Book Encapsulates Higher Ed’s Problems

Newsmakers

Sports Fans Don't Complain Their Championship-Winning Team Employs Too Many Immigrants

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