White-throated sparrows show sex in nature is not a simple binary

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There continues to be intense debate worldwide about the definition of biological sex, boosted by some recent executive orders. The official theme of LGBTQ+ History Month (February) this year is ‘Science & Innovation’ and the natural universe is replete with examples of how the simple binary of sexes and genders to which some people would […]

US Education Department asks colleges to step up as student loan nonpayment rates rise

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US Education Department warns colleges over rising student loan defaults The U.S. Department of Education has issued fresh guidance directing colleges and universities to strengthen their efforts to prevent student loan defaults. The Department reminded institutions of their shared responsibility under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) to support borrowers throughout their repayment […]

Worried about jobs and AI, Americans are heading back to school to stay ahead

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Americans going back to schools The labour market may look calmer on paper. But for many Americans, it does not feel calm. After a year marked by uneven hiring and high-profile layoffs, the US employment picture began 2026 on a better-than-expected note. Fresh figures from the Department of Labor suggested some resilience, easing immediate fears […]

Deputy CM Bhatti’s Vision, ETEducation

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Officials reviewed new employment initiatives for BC communities and the performance of the Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme for women. Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister and finance minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday said the state govt will place health, education and welfare at the core of the upcoming budget, stressing that allocations must directly improve services […]

Work first or degree first? What one student’s dilemma teaches about career planning

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Work experience or master’s degree A Reddit post doing the rounds this week reads like a private conversation many final-year students are having with themselves. The writer has a bachelor’s degree in sustainability, a stack of internships across tech, analytics and business, and a clear ambition: work in technology to solve environmental problems. Not hardcore […]