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Recyclable by Design
Plastics that degrade naturally could be a lifesaver for our planet. In today's Academic Minute, part of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute...
End of the Line for Much-Hyped Tech Company
After failing to live up to the expectations it (self-)generated, the adaptive learning company Knewton goes out not with a bang but with a whimper.
Warren Zeroes In on Race
Massachusetts Democrat’s student debt forgiveness plan explicitly addresses racial disparities in student debt, an unusual step for a presidential campaign proposal.
Northeastern's B-School Partners With For-Profit
Northeastern University's business school is partnering with Adtalem Global Education, the former DeVry Education Group. Through the new alliance, Adtalem...
‘The Scientific Attitude’
Author discusses new book on defending and explaining science.
White House Forms Committee on U.S. Research
The White House National Science and Technology Council on Monday announced the formation of a joint committee that will address...
Suicide-Prevention Training for All
University of Iowa will require all new students to learn techniques to help peers who are suicidal. Officials say it's the first program of its kind in the country.