Physicist-philosopher Ranjit Nair passes away at 70

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Ranjit Nair, intellectual and founder of Centre for Philosophy and Foundations of Science (CPFS), died of cardiac arrest on April 14, 2025, at his residence in New Delhi. He was 70. Passionately committed to popularising science, the CPFS – led by Dr Nair – played a key role in getting world-renowned scientists to lecture in […]

Do public-funded R&D units innovate enough? | Explained

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: S.R. Raghunathan The story so far: The office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Economic Research have released a detailed assessment of public-funded research and development in India. In all, 244 […]

Hubble’s 35-year journey is a blueprint to understand the cosmos

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From breathtaking snapshots of distant galaxies to game-changing discoveries about the universe’s expansion, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has dazzled humankind for 35 years. After launching on April 24, 1990, Hubble overcame early flaws to become one of NASA’s greatest triumphs. Its vivid images and countless scientific breakthroughs have reshaped our understanding of the cosmos, […]

Trump says Harvard’s tax-exempt days are numbered

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Trump calls Harvard University ‘a disgrace’ President Donald Trump has ignited a constitutional firestorm with a vow to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status, accusing the Ivy League institution of operating as a “political entity” rather than an educational one. His announcement—delivered with characteristic bluntness on Truth Social—marks a sharp escalation in his crusade […]

Why 8 out of 10 employees will switch jobs for greener pastures next year

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The once-cemented definition of job loyalty is melting away in the heat of the current corporate world, thanks to the new and often termed “rebellious” Generation Z and millennials, who emphatically reject so-called corporate compromises. As these generations shape the modern workspace, they have placed personal well-being, professional growth, and long-term financial security at the […]

New research reveals where North American bird populations are crashing

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WASHINGTON: Birds are facing a population crisis, but a lack of high-quality localized data has made it difficult to understand the drivers behind specific declines and to craft effective conservation responses.Now, a team of researchers has developed an innovative solution, combining vast amounts of data from a popular birding app with machine learning and advanced […]