Blockbuster drug raises questions of scientific colonialism
An antibiotic discovered on Easter Island in 1964 sparked a billion-dollar pharmaceutical success story. Yet the history told about this “miracle drug” has completely left out the people and politics that made its discovery possible. Named after the island’s Indigenous name, Rapa Nui, the drug rapamycin was initially developed as an immunosuppressant to prevent organ […]
“No stress about policy changes”: Indian entrepreneur says switching from H-1B to B-1 visa completely changed his life
For many skilled professionals, the H-1B visa has long been the gateway to work in the United States, offering opportunities in some of the world’s largest multinational companies. But for Aniruddha, an Indian entrepreneur, the nine years he spent on an H-1B visa were marked by limitations, uncertainty, and a sense of being trapped.“This is […]
Who are the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi are awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 6, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their work on […]
Madrasas to affiliate with Board, ETEducation
This move is expected to be a milestone in making the state’s education system more uniform, inclusive, and modern. The Madrasa Board in Uttarakhand is set to become history as Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025. With the implementation of this Bill, all Madrasas operating in the […]
ICE arrest exposes gaps in oversight: How superintendent Ian Roberts ran Des Moines schools undetected
In 2023, Des Moines Public Schools set out to hire a superintendent with a precise vision: improve reading scores, strengthen the math performance of Black boys, adhere to affirmative action goals, and provide steady leadership in the wake of COVID-19 and the racial justice protests of 2020. Among dozens of applicants, one name stood out. […]
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The Ivy left standing: How Yale University has weathered federal funding pressures
Yale University has so far remained untouched by the federal funding freezes that have affected its Ivy League peers under President Donald Trump. During Family Weekend, President Maurie McInnis spoke candidly about why Yale has avoided the punitive measures, citing the University’s long tradition of fostering respectful campus dialogue and open debate. She also addressed […]
19% fewer international students arrive in the US this August: Is the American dream still worth it?
The number of international students arriving in the United States this August fell by 19% compared with the same month last year, the largest drop on record outside of the pandemic, according to data from the oficial website of the International Trade Administration.The decline comes amid visa delays, new travel bans, and a surge in […]
‘Global South scientists can tip red tape by thinking, working together’
Bureaucratic red tape, limited funding, and expensive equipment often conspire to make scientific research in the Global South an uphill task. Yet researchers continue to find creative ways to keep going. At a plenary lecture during the Student Conference on Conservation Science in Bengaluru in September, Sammy Wambua, a conservation genomics scientist from Pwani University […]
Mindfulness is hottest new subject in US schools but results are surprisingly murky
Is Mindfulness in Schools Just a Fad or a Genuine Educational Revolution? (Image: Pexels) Once upon a time, the trio of reading, writing and arithmetic defined the backbone of every classroom but in 2025, an unexpected fourth seems to be quietly reshaping American education: reflection. In schools across the United States, mindfulness has evolved from […]