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Professor and author Cal Newport argues it is time to formally investigate the leading artificial intelligence labs, questioning the claims companies make about their systems' capabilities and the lack of independent scrutiny of the technology. The argument is drawing attention among tech readers, who are debating how much transparency and oversight the major AI developers should face as their influence grows.
- 2West Point professor fired after climate clash, lawsuit claims▼West Point professor fired after pushing back on limitations to teaching climate change, lawsuit says
A lawsuit alleges that Adam Kalkstein, a professor at the US Military Academy at West Point, was fired after he objected to department officials barring faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change. The case raises questions about academic freedom at the service academy and whether political pressure is shaping what instructors can teach about climate science.
- 3Robson Endowed Legacy Professorship Established at Rutgers●Robson Endowed Legacy Professorship Established at Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Rutgers University has announced the establishment of the Robson Endowed Legacy Professorship at its School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The endowed chair is intended to support sustained scholarship in the environmental and biological sciences at the New Jersey university. Details about the donor, funding amount and the intended research focus of the position have not been disclosed in the announcement.
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Italian media are reporting that Amici di Maria De Filippi will return to Canale 5 for its 26th season, with an official start date now confirmed. The talent show is planning a major revamp: the school will add judo, boxing and roller skating to its disciplines, alongside changes to professors and the casting process. In related coverage, former dancer Rossella Brescia spoke about her bond with Maria De Filippi, describing her as maternal and reflecting on returning to single life.
- 5Long-Serving Physics Professor Retires From Alabama A&M After 24 Years●Physics Professor, Former Dean and STEM Day Founder Retires After More Than 24 Years of Service to AAMU
A longtime physics professor at Alabama A&M University, who previously served as a dean and founded the university's STEM Day, has retired after more than 24 years of service. The institution is marking the end of a career that combined teaching, academic leadership and outreach aimed at promoting science education among students.
- 6Northeastern study finds cars collecting more driver data than expected●Northeastern University: Your car is collecting more data about you than you think. “As part of the partnership with the
Researchers at Northeastern University, working with the nonprofit Consumer Reports, tested 21 vehicles from 19 car brands to examine how much data modern cars collect about their drivers. The privacy and cybersecurity professors found vehicles gather far more personal information than owners likely realize, renewing concerns about automotive data privacy.
- 7South Bay professor explains how to understand the economy●How to understand the economy, with one South Bay professor
A professor based in the South Bay area of the San Francisco Bay Area has shared guidance on how to make sense of the economy. The piece breaks down economic concepts for a general audience, though the specific advice and the professor's identity are not detailed beyond the headline. Readers interested in economic trends and practical interpretation may find it useful.
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A professor in São Vicente, Brazil, accused of raping a vulnerable person has been removed from his position but remains a fugitive. Authorities continue searching for him, and the case is drawing attention locally amid concern over how the man was able to evade capture after the accusation became known.
- 9Penn State physics professor named Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator▼Physics professor named Experimental Physics Investigator by Moore Foundation
A physics professor has been named an Experimental Physics Investigator by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The honor recognises leading experimental physicists and typically comes with substantial multi-year research funding. Details about the recipient and the research to be supported have not yet been widely reported.
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A theatre professor has published a new book examining musical theatre fandom. The book explores how fans engage with musicals and what their devotion reveals about contemporary theatre culture. Details about the professor's identity, the book's title, and its publisher were not provided in the announcement, which was carried by Observer Today.
- 11Yale professor examines gender disparity in the art industry▼School of Management professor analyzes gender disparity in art industry
A professor at the Yale School of Management has published an analysis of gender disparity in the art industry, examining how women are underrepresented among artists, gallery representation, and market prices. The analysis highlights persistent gaps in recognition and pay, prompting discussion about structural barriers and what institutions can do to close them.
- 12Baylor professor balances physics and swordsmanship▼From particles to swords, Baylor professor finds balance in two worlds
A Baylor University professor is profiled for leading an unusual double life: conducting physics research on particles while also pursuing the craft of swords. The story highlights how he manages both academic science and his martial or bladesmithing passion, presenting him as an example of scholars with interests beyond their laboratories.
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A professor of applied mathematics at the Illinois Institute of Technology is contributing statistical expertise to the university's neuroscience program. The collaboration applies mathematical and statistical methods to support neuroscience research and teaching, reflecting a broader trend of cross-disciplinary work between the mathematical sciences and the life sciences.
- 14Fresno State professor patents wildfire prevention technology▼Engineering professor patents technology designed to prevent wildfires
An engineering professor at California State University, Fresno has secured a patent for a technology designed to prevent wildfires. The development comes as California and the wider West continue to face severe fire seasons, and universities increasingly promote faculty innovations that move from research to practical tools for public safety and disaster mitigation.
- 15Michigan State professors say plant reproduction textbook descriptions are sexist▼Biology textbook descriptions of plant reproduction are sexist, Michigan State professors say
Michigan State University professors are arguing that standard biology textbooks describe plant reproduction in sexist terms, according to a report by The College Fix. The claim has drawn attention and mockery from critics who question whether framing of flowering plants and pollination can reasonably be labelled sexist, reigniting debate over language in science education.
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Northwestern University's computer science department has announced new named professorships, honoring faculty members with endowed positions. The appointments recognize senior scholars in the department and support its research and teaching priorities. Details about the individual appointees and donors behind the positions have not been included in the announcement.
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German security expert Carlo Masala features in a new ARD programme previewing 'Russia's Shadow Army in Europe', examining Moscow's alleged covert operations and influence activities across the continent. The security scholar, a professor at the University of the Bundeswehr in Munich, is a frequent commentator on Russian threats, and the broadcast is drawing attention in Germany amid ongoing debate over hybrid warfare and European security.
- 18LSU professor's physics research published in academic journal●LSU professor’s physics research that supports new theories is published by an academic journal
A Louisiana State University professor has had physics research supporting new theories published in an academic journal. Details of the findings, the journal involved and the specific theories backed by the work have not been released beyond the university's announcement. The publication marks peer recognition of the professor's work in the field of physics.
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A call for papers has been issued on the topic of law and political economy, inviting scholarly submissions on how legal institutions and economic structures interact. The announcement, circulated via a legal academia blog, is drawing attention among law professors and researchers interested in the growing field, which examines law's role in shaping markets and economic power.
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Alain Bauer, the French criminologist and professor, is being searched and discussed in France. The available context links to a manifesto titled 'Une enfance empêchée' (A prevented childhood) published via Carenews, but it is not confirmed what role Bauer plays in it or why his name is circulating. No further details about his involvement or statements are available at this time.
- 21Banned Book Spotlight: Isherwood's A Single Man●Banned book of the day: A Single Man (1964) — Christopher Isherwood https://www. banned-books.org/book-of-the-d ay/2026-
Christopher Isherwood's 1964 novel A Single Man is being highlighted as a banned book of the day by a censorship-tracking project. The novel, which follows a gay English professor grieving his partner in 1960s Southern California, has long faced challenges for its portrayal of homosexuality. The feature forms part of ongoing efforts to mark books that have been restricted or removed, amid continuing debates over book bans and intellectual freedom.
- 22Legal scholars debate new book on Supreme Court power●Leah Litman's review of new book Supremacy: How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People by Nikolas Bowie and
Law professor Leah Litman has reviewed 'Supremacy: How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People', a new book by Harvard law professors Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan arguing that judicial supremacy has displaced democratic self-government in the United States. The book opens with a quote from Richard Spaight, a Constitutional Convention delegate, and the review is drawing attention among legal commentators discussing the Supreme Court's expanding authority.
- 23US Withdrawal From Iraq Paired With Russian Nuclear Threats●US Pulls Out of Iraq - US Military Failure?! Russia Threatens Europe With Nuclear Weapons!
A widely shared commentary claims the United States is pulling its forces out of Iraq, framing the move as a possible American military failure, while also discussing Russia's threats to Europe with nuclear weapons. The item combines two major geopolitical storylines into one analysis, presented by Professor Ricardo Marcílio, and has drawn large engagement from viewers debating US credibility and European security.
- 24Connecticut Human Rights Agency Sues Itself Over UConn Discrimination Case▼Human Rights Agency Sues Itself Over UConn Professor’s Discrimination Case
The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has filed suit naming itself as a party in a discrimination case involving a UConn professor, an unusual legal posture that has drawn attention. The agency, which normally enforces anti-discrimination law, appears on both sides of the dispute, raising questions about how the case against the university will proceed.
- 25Brandeis professor awarded $1.35M for experimental physics research▼Room to take risks: Brandeis professor to receive $1.35M for experimental physics research
A Brandeis University professor will receive $1.35 million in funding to support experimental physics research. The grant is intended to give the researcher room to take risks on ambitious, unproven lines of inquiry rather than safer projects. The award was announced by Brandeis University, which highlighted the flexibility the funding provides for exploratory science.
- 26Former refugee professor calls Trump's new Medicaid policy a nightmare▼‘It's a nightmare.’ Former refugee, professor on Trump’s new Medicaid policy
A professor and former refugee is speaking out against the Trump administration's new Medicaid policy, describing it as a nightmare. The comments come as the policy's changes to the health insurance program for low-income Americans draw criticism and concern from affected communities and commentators.
- 27Computer scientist calls post a ruinous blow to college education●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@shriramk/1173 16585818312297 One of the most ruinous things that's ever happened to # educ
Shriram Krishnamurthi, a computer science professor at Brown University, has sparked discussion by describing something as one of the most ruinous developments ever to hit education, particularly college education. He characterises computer science as not a proper science in the empirical sense. Other users are sharing and responding to his remarks, fuelling debate over the state and value of higher education and how computer science fits within it.
- 28Bowdoin Professor Pamela Fletcher Explores 'Fungi and Flesh'▼Professor Pamela Fletcher discusses “Fungi and Flesh”: The implications of color, technique and artistic style
Pamela Fletcher, a professor at Bowdoin College, gave a talk on "Fungi and Flesh," examining how color, technique and artistic style shape meaning in art. The discussion, covered by the Bowdoin Orient, looked at the implications of these visual choices and what they reveal about artistic practice and interpretation.
- 29Isaac Melanson awarded inaugural endowed professorship in applied behavioral science▼Isaac Melanson receives inaugural endowed professorship in applied behavioral science
Isaac Melanson has received the inaugural endowed professorship in applied behavioral science at the University of Kansas, according to a university news announcement. The appointment recognizes his contributions to the field and provides support for his research and teaching in applied behavioral science. Endowed professorships are among the highest academic honors a university can confer, typically funded by donors to attract and retain leading scholars.
- 30Professor studies environmental impact of xAI data center in Memphis▼Professor Chunrong Jia studies environmental impact of xAI data center in Memphis
Professor Chunrong Jia, a researcher at the University of Memphis, is studying the environmental impact of the xAI data center in Memphis. The facility, built by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, has drawn scrutiny from local residents and officials over its gas turbines, emissions and strain on the city's power grid and air quality.
- 31Hegseth Ends Tenure For Civilian Faculty At Military Academies▼Hegseth Tells The Military Academies: No More Civilians To Receive Tenure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told US military academies that civilian faculty members will no longer receive tenure, according to Forbes. The move would affect professors at institutions such as West Point, Annapolis and the Air Force Academy, and has sparked debate over academic freedom, faculty recruitment and the balance between military and civilian influence in officer education.
- 32Professor Chunrong Jia studies data centers' expanding impact▼As data centers continue to expand, Professor Chunrong Jia researches its impact
Professor Chunrong Jia is researching the environmental and community effects of rapidly expanding data centers, according to The Daily Helmsman. As demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence drives construction of new facilities, her work examines what this growth means for energy use, resources, and surrounding communities.
- 33Stanford professor champions new protocol to replace TCP▼Stanford prof is beating the drum for a new protocol to replace TCP
A Stanford professor is promoting a new network protocol intended to replace TCP, the transmission control protocol that has underpinned internet data delivery for decades. The push is drawing attention in networking and software circles, where replacing such foundational technology sparks debate over feasibility, compatibility and whether the internet's core plumbing truly needs rethinking after more than forty years.
- 34Surreal Story About an Artist Becoming an Orange Draws Attention●In this Surreal Tale, an Artist Finds Joy in Becoming an Orange Read the short story 'The Raspberry Manifesto of Profess
Adam-Troy Castro's short story 'The Raspberry Manifesto of Professor Warana' is being shared via io9, courtesy of Lightspeed Magazine. The surreal tale follows an artist who finds joy in transforming into an orange. Readers of speculative fiction are passing the story along, giving the odd premise fresh circulation online.
- 35JMU professor urges young people to act on heart health▼JMU professor urges young people to take action on heart health
A James Madison University professor is urging young people to take action on heart health, warning that cardiovascular problems are not just a concern for older adults. The message, reported by WBTV, encourages students and young adults to pay attention to risk factors, adopt healthier habits, and get checked early rather than assuming heart disease can wait until later in life.
- 36University of Wyoming Scholar Elected President of Global Sport Pedagogy Body▼UW’s Wallhead Elected President of Global Organization of Sport Pedagogy and Physical Education Scholars
University of Wyoming professor Wallhead has been elected president of a global organization of sport pedagogy and physical education scholars. The announcement comes from the university itself, which is highlighting the appointment as recognition of its faculty in the field. Details about the organization, the term of office and Wallhead's research focus were not included in the announcement, but the election positions the Wyoming academic at the head of an international scholarly community in physical education.
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Lawfire, the blog run by Duke law professor Donald Hornstein, has published a new roundup of reading recommendations for its followers. The post lists books and additional suggested material for readers interested in legal and wildfire-related topics. Beyond the list itself, no further details are available about which titles were included or the reaction to the post.
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A professor at the University of West Florida has received a $196,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support robotics research. The award will fund the professor's work in the field, adding to the university's growing research profile. The announcement was made by UWF, which highlighted the federal support for its faculty's scientific endeavors.
- 39BBC Interview Dad Shares Photos of His Teenage Daughter▼BBC Dad shared photos of his teenager. (Are we feeling old yet?)
Robert Kelly, the professor whose 2017 BBC interview was interrupted by his young children, has shared new photos showing his daughter as a teenager. The images prompted warm reactions online, with many noting how quickly the years have passed since the viral moment made his family famous.
- 40Stephen Vitiello elected to the National Academy of Design▼For Stephen Vitiello, listening is an art form – and the National Academy of Design agrees
Sound artist Stephen Vitiello, a Virginia Commonwealth University professor, has been honored by the National Academy of Design, which recognizes his practice of treating listening itself as an art form. Vitiello is known for work built from field recordings and environmental sound, and the recognition places him among prominent American artists and architects elected to the academy.