Tom Brown once scored a B- in linear algebra and today he’s Anthropic’s cofounder: His 5 career lessons for students and young professionals
Image taken from Y Combinator’s YouTube channel Tom Brown, co-founder of Anthropic and one of the earliest employees at OpenAI, has become a quietly influential figure in the world of artificial intelligence. Yet, less than a decade ago, Brown was struggling with linear algebra, earning a B- in the course.Today, he sits at the helm […]
How charge-coupled devices revolutionised digital imaging
A charge-coupled device (CCD) is a remarkable electronic component used to capture images by converting light into electrical signals. Its invention marked a significant milestone in technology, influencing fields such as photography, astronomy, medicine, and many others. What is a CCD? At the time it was invented in 1969, the CCD was a pioneering technology […]
CSIR NET Result 2025 for June session declared at csirnet.nta.ac.in: Check direct link to download scorecard here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the results for CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) June 2025 session. Candidates can now check their scores and download their scorecards from the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET exam is a gateway for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professorship in science and technology fields, making […]
Why India needs a national space law urgently | Explained
“A nation with a strong base in science and technology is a nation with a strong backbone” — these words of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ring truer than before as India celebrated its second National Space Day on August 23. Following Chandrayaan-3’s soft-landing near the lunar south pole to the upcoming Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan missions, the […]
Trump administration rescinds English learner guidance, leaving millions of students in limbo
The Trump administration has quietly rescinded long-standing federal guidance that directed schools to accommodate students learning English, a move that education advocates warn could leave millions of students without the support they need. According to The Washington Post, the decision affects roughly 5 million schoolchildren who are not yet fluent in English, many of whom […]
US immigration just got stricter: Here’s what ‘anti-American’ screening means for immigrants and H-1B workers
The United States is introducing a new layer of immigration scrutiny that could significantly impact foreign workers and green card seekers. According to the Associated Press, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday that officers will now assess whether applicants have “endorsed, promoted, supported, or otherwise espoused” anti-American, terrorist, or antisemitic views before […]
The vanishing promise: How Trump’s visa policies are pushing talent away from US campuses
The United States has long sold itself as the world’s premier destination for higher education, a place where students from every corner of the globe could bring their dreams, talent, and ambition. But that promise is fading. A mix of visa delays, travel bans, and political hostility under President Donald Trump has reshaped the international […]
A bistable gene in a deadly bacterium offers a clue to beating it
The French biochemist Jacques Monod (1910-1976), who won a Nobel Prize in 1965 for discovering how cells regulate the expression of genes, famously said, “What is true for Escherichia coli is true for the elephant.” He meant the same fundamental mechanisms of molecular biology, such as protein synthesis, DNA replication, and cellular metabolism, are shared […]
US News Best High Schools Rankings 2025-26: BASIS Tucson North named nation’s best, Illinois and Michigan schools excel
3 Illinois, 2 Michigan high schools named among best in US; check complete list here. (AI Image) US News & World Report has released its 2025–2026 rankings of the best high schools across the United States, with BASIS Tucson North in Arizona earning the top spot as the nation’s best high school. Meanwhile, several schools […]
Five Virginia school districts placed on high-risk status: Here’s why the US Education Department is taking unprecedented action
US Education Department restricts federal funds to Virginia schools over Title IX violations The US Department of Education has placed five Northern Virginia school districts on high-risk status and moved them to reimbursement-only payment for federal funds, following their refusal to comply with Title IX requirements. Alexandria City Public Schools, Arlington Public Schools, Fairfax County […]