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Standards of Appellate Review, Pseudonymous Litigation, and the Need for the Supreme Court to Step in

As I mentioned earlier this week, I thought I'd pass along portions of the friend-of-the-court brief that three other law professors and I (four of the very few academics who have written on the law of pseudonymous litigation) put together in support of a certiorari petition in Doe v. Trustees…

Reason

Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling's impact on colleges

Some selective colleges are reporting drops in the numbers of Black students in their new freshman classes, the first admitted since a Supreme Court ruling struck down affirmative action in higher education

The Independent UK

Enhancing AI accuracy by nudging users to catch generative AI errors

A recent field experiment conducted by Accenture and MIT finds that adding "speedbumps" to AI output can make the technology more accurate.

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Elite US colleges see Black enrollment drop after affirmative action strike-down

Amherst College and Tufts University report lower number of Black students this year as white enrollment increases

The Guardian - US

‘Invent the future’: one man’s dream of making upstate New York the next Silicon Valley

Nvidia co-founder Curtis Priem has a vision for a quantum computing future and believes the area along the Hudson valley is fertile for the next tech boom

The Guardian - US

Americans are struggling to scrape by—more than 40% of full-time workers aren’t making a living wage

Occupational crowding, rising costs of living, and pay gaps are harming workers.

Fortune

MIT scientists build hair-size batteries that can power cell-sized robots

An internal power source could enable the development of tiny robots for applications like drug delivery and remote sensing.

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Proportion of Black and Hispanic students at elite university falls by half after Supreme Court ruling

‘The class is, as always, outstanding across multiple dimensions,’ MIT president said

The Independent UK

MIT's first freshman class since the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ban is unmistakably less diverse

Around 17% of students in the class of 2028 are Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander, a 15% dropoff from recent years.

Fortune

Latinos admitted to MIT drop sharply in first class since Supreme Court's affirmative action ban

M.I.T. president said the class is "outstanding" yet does not bring "the same degree of broad racial and ethnic diversity" the institution strives for

Latin Times

Who is Ben Bernanke? The former Fed chair's career & legacy

The Nobel Prize-winning former Chair of the Federal Reserve is known for his leadership during the Financial Crisis of 2007–2008.

The Street

A New Intermittent Fasting Study Suggests the Diet Can Promote Cell Regeneration — But There’s A Catch

A new mouse study found that while fasting can promote cell regeneration, it also puts intestinal stem cells at higher risk for developing precancerous tumors.

Inverse

Risk of death by flying has halved in the past 10 years – despite spate of high profile incidents

Flying commercially keeps getting safer, with the risk of dying becoming half as likely in the past decade, a study has found.

The Independent UK

Lawsuits Over Antisemitism On College Campuses Dismissed And Continued

MIT lawsuit alleging antisemitism dismissed, Harvard's allowed to proceed. Fallout from Israel-Hamas conflict sparks debates on free speech vs. discriminat...

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The Independent UK

Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead

A federal lawsuit accusing Massachusetts Institute of Technology of tolerating antisemitism after the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel has been dismissed while a similar one against Harvard University can continue

International Business Times

Flying's Never Been Safer, Says MIT Study

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people -- but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.

International Business Times

Federal Judge Rules Harvard Must Face Antisemitism Lawsuit, MIT Cleared

This decision stems from accusations that the university failed to protect Jewish students following pro-Palestinian demonstrations linked to the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.

LiveScience

Unique transistor 'could change the world of electronics' thanks to nanosecond-scale switching speeds and refusal to wear out

A new material can withstand 'billions' of electrical cycles without wearing out — and scientists say it could transform electronics within 10 to 20 years.

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New transistors switch at nanosecond speeds and deliver remarkable durability — ferroelectric material transistor could revolutionize electronics, say MIT scientists

The MIT research team used this new ferroelectric material in a transistor that could serve as the backbone of our digital world a decade from now.

Marie Claire

Child Stars Who Went On to Have "Normal" Jobs

"After having been thrust into the spotlight as a child, I appreciate some peace and quiet."

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Netanyahu Condemns University Leaders For Silence On Antisemitism

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes university leaders for not condemning antisemitic rhetoric, emphasizing historical context and urging action against bi...

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Neurosurgeon Goes Viral After Exploring The Mountains And Exposing Healthcare Industry

A neurosurgeon quits a lucrative career after realizing he was treating people but not truly curing them. The post Neurosurgeon Goes Viral After Exploring The Mountains And Exposing Healthcare Industry first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - US

‘This used to be a beautiful place’: how the US became the world’s biggest fossil fuel state

No country has ever in history produced as much oil and gas as the US does now and Louisiana is ground zero

The Guardian - UK

From Twisters to Latitude: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

The 90s action blockbuster gets a belated sequel, and Duran Duran get the picturesque music fest started

International Business Times

BioFunctional Health Solutions' LIMITLESS Program Redefines Employee Health and Productivity

A healthy and happy employee is a productive one. When they're in peak physical and mental condition, they're better equipped to handle the demands of their job.

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