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yale universitys

Yale Medical School Faces Allegations Over Admissions Rules

May 15, 2026

The U. S. Justice Department recently raised concerns about how Yale University’s medical school picks its students. Officials claim the school favored Black and Hispanic applicants over others with stronger academic records. This follows a government review that found Black and Hispanic students we

entertainment

David Duchovny Moves From Sci‑Fi to Real‑World Mysteries

April 21, 2026

David Duchovny, once known for his role in a top science‑fiction series, has turned away from the genre he never truly loved. He admits that his early interest in shows like the original “Star Trek” was a one‑off and that he now prefers stories grounded in fact. Duchovny earned degrees in English li

education

When Colleges Charge Too Much, Who Really Pays?

April 16, 2026

A year-long study by a Yale-led team recently shook the foundations of elite higher education. Their conclusion? Top universities are losing the public’s trust fast. Ten years ago, over half of Americans trusted colleges to do the right thing. Today, barely one in three feels the same way. The drop

politics

Supreme Court’s Quick‑Fire Decisions: A Growing Concern

April 15, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has been moving faster and farther into cases that should first be handled by lower courts, a trend that one of its liberal justices has warned could damage the whole judicial system. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said this during a talk at Yale Law School, a meeting that

health

A Chip on the Shoulder of Brain Surgery

April 15, 2026

Science Corp isn't diving into brain surgery just for the thrill. The company plans to place a tiny sensor on a human brain during an already scheduled operation. The 520-electrode chip, no bigger than a pea, will rest on the brain's surface, recording activity without digging deep. This isn't a sci

environment

Sea Worms, Seasons and Stories: How Pacific Islanders Read the Ocean

April 13, 2026

In some Pacific villages, a swarm of tiny sea worms becomes the town’s weather forecast. The elders call them “palolo” or “nyale, ” and their appearance signals the start of harvests, the coming of cyclone season, or even a symbolic return of spirits. The rituals that follow are simple but powerfu

politics

Debate Over New Education Plans Sparks Controversy

April 12, 2026

The new education secretary, who once ran a family business in professional wrestling, is set to speak at Yale this Thursday. The event, hosted by a conservative think‑tank that often invites speakers to Ivy League campuses, promises a “roadmap” for changing how schools are run. Critics say the plan

environment

Bats, Bonds and Better Budgets

April 11, 2026

A new study shows that the way local governments borrow money could help keep bats alive and improve county finances. When a fungal disease called white‑nose syndrome killed many North American bats, farmers lost an inexpensive natural pest controller. Without the insects that bats eat, farms

politics

Why U. S. scientists pick Europe over a country that cuts science funds

April 5, 2026

Wali Malik wasn’t planning to leave the U. S. He lived near Boston with his wife and three kids, close to his parents in Washington. Then came the money cuts. Federal grants dried up. Friends in labs started getting pink slips. Research teams shrank. One day the phone rang – a job offer from a brand

entertainment

A Short Thriller That Lets You Finish in One Night

April 3, 2026

Daniel Craig’s lesser‑known crime drama, released in 2005, sits comfortably as a quick binge on Prime Video. The story unfolds over three episodes that together last just over two hours, a length that makes it feel like a single feature film rather than a series. The plot is set in the icy Russian p