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King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah just became the first Middle Eastern site to administer the ADEX Dental Examination, bringing American clinical standards to the eastern hemisphere. The milestone caps three years of collaboration between U.S. dental examiners and Saudi educators.
More Nigerian students are achieving the grades they need for university, with exam pass rates climbing for the third year straight. The West African Examinations Council just released results showing meaningful progress in education outcomes.
Thousands of Indian students who questioned their exam scores saw dramatic improvements, with some marks jumping nearly 20 points. India's education board is now correcting widespread grading errors and making the appeals process more affordable for families.
Nearly three-quarters of Nigerian students passed their national exams with strong marks in English and Math. The results show education gains even as examiners work to protect test integrity.
Nigeria's homegrown examination council has assessed 35 million students since 1999, proving local solutions can transform education nationwide. The milestone celebrates a quarter-century of credible testing that touches millions of young lives.
Nearly 30 years after the Good Friday Agreement, UK Parliament is launching a major inquiry into how Northern Ireland can continue healing from decades of conflict. The cross-party effort will examine what reconciliation means today and learn from peacebuilding efforts worldwide.
Chimpanzees at a Spanish rescue center couldn't resist shiny crystals, carefully examining them for hours and hiding them in their beds. The discovery hints that our love of gems and precious stones might stretch back millions of years in our evolutionary history.
Nigeria's new digital teacher registration system has successfully enrolled over 10,000 educators for the country's first fully online professional qualifying examination. The milestone marks a major win for modernizing education standards across Africa's most populous nation.
Forty experts from around the world are working on the first UN study examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping society. Their mission: make sure humans stay at the center of every AI decision.
Premium Times Books is documenting Nigeria's political history through publishing, making essential stories about power and governance accessible to all citizens. Their latest release examines the real pressures facing Nigerian lawmakers.
A new Wired investigation reveals how gay men in Silicon Valley have built powerful support networks that mirror other professional groups. The story celebrates mentorship while examining where networking meets ethical concerns.
Kajal Raju from Kerala didn't let being born without her right forearm stop her from climbing India's toughest career ladder. After four attempts and countless setbacks, she jumped from rank 910 to 167 in the elite Civil Services Examination.
NASA's Perseverance rover just took its westernmost selfie ever, 1,797 days into its mission exploring Mars. The 61-image composite shows the rover examining ancient rocks beyond Jezero Crater's familiar territory.
India's highest court has directed top medical experts to examine whether brain death tests can be made more reliable and safer for patients. The move comes after a doctor raised concerns that current methods may be putting critically ill patients at risk.
Scientists at NYU Langone Health discovered small plastic fragments in most prostate cancer tumors they examined, with cancerous tissue containing twice as much plastic as healthy tissue. While the finding doesn't prove microplastics cause cancer, it highlights a potential health concern and the need for more research.
Singapore's new AI-powered driving circuit will let learners practice independently with cameras and sensors monitoring every move, expanding training capacity and offering flexible scheduling. The technology aims to provide objective feedback while keeping human examiners for road tests.
Australia's government has launched a rapid review of its aged care assessment system after families reported delays in receiving support. The three-month review will examine how the algorithm prioritizes cases.
Researchers found a new form of bismuth vanadate by watching chemical reactions unfold step by step instead of just examining the end result. This breakthrough could improve solar fuel production and battery technology for clean energy.
Navy researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base need volunteers for a groundbreaking study that could help astronauts safely return to the Moon. The research examines motion sickness and how our bodies adapt to changing gravity, supporting NASA's Artemis program.
The Bombay High Court ruled that spouses cannot be forced to undergo psychiatric testing without solid evidence, protecting dignity in divorce proceedings. The decision sets an important precedent for balancing mental health claims with individual rights.
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