Sex systems drive faster mitochondrial evolution in many insects
Researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada have reported an astonishing discovery: that the number of chromosome sets in their bodies’ cells seems to be linked to the rate at which the species’ mitochondrial genome evolves. This is unusual because mitochondrial DNA sits in a separate genome from the chromosomes in the nucleus and […]
Haryana Board Class 12 Special Marks Improvement exam 2026 postponed; BSEH to release new date sheet soon: Check notice here
The Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH) has postponed the Senior Secondary (Class 12) Special Marks Improvement Examination January 2026. According to a public notice issued by the Board, the examination, which was earlier scheduled to begin on January 6, 2026, will now be conducted from January 21, 2026 onwards.The examination is meant for Senior […]
Earthlife is made of space stuff, studies of asteroid Bennu hint
In October 2020, when the world was beginning to come out of a global lockdown, a spacecraft more than 3 lakh km away performed a pogo-stick jump on a small asteroid called Bennu and collected samples of its surface. The craft, part of NASA’s OSIRIS REx, then launched itself away from the asteroid and towards […]
BSEB 5th competency test 2026 application begins at bsebsakshamta.com; check eligibility, fee and other details here
BSEB Sakshamta Pariksha 2026 The Bihar School Examination Board, or BSEB, has started the online application process for the Sakshamta Pariksha 5th Phase 2026. The registration window is open on the official website, bsebsakshamta.com, for eligible teacher candidates working under local bodies in Bihar.If you are planning to appear for this competency test, you must […]
UP NEET PG counselling 2025 round 3 schedule released; registration begins on this date: Check details here
UP NEET PG counselling 2025: The Director General, Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh has announced the Round 3 counselling schedule for UP NEET PG 2025.This counselling round is for admission to the following courses in government and private medical colleges of Uttar Pradesh: MD (Doctor of Medicine) MS (Master of Surgery) DNB (Diplomate […]
Duke University cuts $299 million through buyouts and building closures amid US federal funding reductions
Duke University slashes $299 million through buyouts and closures amid US federal funding cuts. (AP Photo) Duke University has cut $299 million in spending through staff buyouts and building closures as it responds to reductions in US federal funding that have affected higher education institutions nationwide.The measures follow policy changes introduced after President Donald Trump’s […]
JEE Main city intimation slip 2025 expected to be released soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in: Check details here
JEE Main city intimation slip 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the city intimation slips for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 examination. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be held from January 21, 2026. The exam will be held for Paper 1 (BE/BTech) and Paper 2A and 2B (BArch […]
India’s space programme, a people’s space journey
India’s space journey has evolved beyond a string of spectacular missions. It has the national pulse and is a source of daily inspiration. In June 2025, when Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla displayed the Tricolour aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was a moment of pride for every […]
Uttar Pradesh NEET PG 2025 counselling round 3 schedule announced: Registration begins on this date, check details
Uttar Pradesh NEET PG 2025 counselling round 3 schedule announced The Uttar Pradesh NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling schedule has been officially released. This round is for admission to MD, MS, DNB, and PG diploma programmes in UP medical colleges. Candidates who are eligible must complete online registration, pay the security deposit, and fill […]
APSET 2025 notification released: Check registration schedule, exam details, and eligibility here
The Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET) 2025 notification has been officially released. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, has issued the notification on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. This exam is conducted every year to check the eligibility of candidates who want to become Assistant Professors or Lecturers in universities and colleges across Andhra Pradesh. […]