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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 claimsβWest 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.
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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.
- 4Yale professor examines gender disparity in the art industryβΌSchool 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.
- 5Long-Serving Physics Professor Retires From Alabama A&M After 24 YearsβPhysics 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.
- 6Robson Endowed Legacy Professorship Established at RutgersβRobson 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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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.
- 8Baylor professor balances physics and swordsmanshipβFrom 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.
- 9LSU professor's physics research published in academic journalβLSU professorβs 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.
- 10Penn State physics professor named Moore Foundation Experimental Physics InvestigatorβPhysics 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.
- 11South Bay professor explains how to understand the economyβHow 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 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.
- 13Banned Book Spotlight: Isherwood's A Single ManβBanned book of the day: A Single Man (1964) β 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.
- 14Professor studies environmental impact of xAI data center in MemphisβProfessor 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.
- 15Michigan State professors say plant reproduction textbook descriptions are sexistβBiology 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.