Why has the monsoon come early this year? | Explained
The story so far: Last week, the India Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon set in over Kerala on May 24, a week ahead of its normal onset. Since 1975, the earliest monsoon onset over Kerala occurred on May 19, 1990, 13 days ahead of schedule. Is there a secret sauce to the monsoon’s early […]
Hawaii’s governor signs new hotel tax legislation to help cope with climate change
Hawaii Governor Josh Green signs legislation that raises the state’s tax on hotel rooms and other short-term accommodations to raise money to help the islands cope with climate change (Image credit: AP) Hawaii’s governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to […]
5 tools every school tech director should use
Teaching methods have changed dramatically over the last few years, leading to numerous electronic resources entering the classroom. This makes school IT a formidable challenge—security experts have to juggle budget constraints with heavy traffic on the network due to a huge number of connected devices. There is no stopping the use of technology to enhance […]
4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction
Finding ways to help all students grow academically – regardless of where they are starting from – can be challenging. From my experiences teaching special education, general education, and English Learners, I can tell you there is no one-size-fits-all approach that works. In order to meet the unique and individual learning needs of each student, […]
First job jitters? 10 essential things every fresher must know before entering the corporate world
The transition from campus to cubicle is as thrilling as it is daunting. The first job represents far more than a monthly paycheck—it is a rite of passage into adulthood, responsibility, and self-definition. For fresh graduates, stepping into the corporate world can feel like plunging into uncharted waters, where unspoken rules, shifting expectations, and performance […]
Scientists finally solve the 160-year-old problem of Mendel’s peas
Feng, C., Chen, B., Hofer, J. et al, ‘Genomic and genetic insights into Mendel’s pea genes’, Nature (2025). doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-08891-6 In 1856, an Austrian monk named Gregor Johann Mendel began experimenting on pea plants to understand how traits are passed on from parent to offspring. He worked diligently for eight years, experimenting on more than 10,000 […]
5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformation
Technology’s role has been elevated to an integral strategic function in today’s school districts. But getting everyone to understand the value of digital transformation can be challenging and test the persuasion and people skills of even the most seasoned IT leaders. Here are some strategies IT teams can use to help build a supportive culture […]
Designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers
Roughly 20 percent of U.S. residents, which is approximately 67.3 million people (equal to the population of France), speak a language other than English at home, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. When it comes to taking tests not in their first language, these groups can be at a notable disadvantage – especially for tests […]
JAC Class 10 Topper List 2025: Gitanjali scores 98.6%, girls outperform boys
JAC Class 10 Result 2025: 91.71% pass, Hazaribagh student tops state (PTI Photo) JAC Class 10 Topper List 2025: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the results of the Annual Secondary Examination 2025, bringing cheers to thousands of students across the state. A total of 4,31,488 students appeared for the examination this year out […]
Farmers of the sea: India’s dugongs must stay a conservation priority
A dugong sand sculpture at Danushkodi beach to mark World Environment Day in June 2022. Waving meadows of emerald grasses part as a portly shape drifts through the shallow waters. Like a blimp led astray, the creature uses its front flippers to paddle gently as it nibbles on the seagrass that makes its home. Silt […]