What is Google’s ‘quantum advantage’ leap? | Explained
The story so far: In two papers published in Nature on October 22, researchers from Google, MIT, Stanford, and Caltech reported what they called a verifiable display of quantum advantage using the company’s Willow quantum processor. That is, the teams said they have shown that Willow clearly outperforms existing supercomputers on solving a specific problem. […]
Tech dreams on hold: The entry-level job crisis sweeping America’s young graduates
The digital age promised opportunity. For thousands of young Americans graduating with computer science degrees, the allure of high-paying jobs and the promise of upward mobility shaped years of study, late nights debugging code, and countless projects. Today, that promise feels distant. Across the country, freshly minted tech graduates are confronting a labour market that […]
Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to ISS
The H3 (7th) rocket by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), carrying a new HTV-X cargo transfer spacecraft, is launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane, Tanegashima island, on October 26, 2025 | Photo Credit: AP Japan’s space agency on Sunday (October 26, 2025) successfully launched its new flagship H3 rocket carrying an unmanned […]
AP LAWCET result 2025 released at lawcet-sche.aptonline.in: Direct link to download
AP LAWCET seat allotment result 2025: Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati, officially released the Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) 2025 seat allotment results today, marking a critical step in the state’s law admission process. Candidates who appeared for AP LAWCET and PG LAWCET 2025 counselling can now access their allotment results […]
Nylon: A synthetic fibre that created a craze
Nylon is everywhere… well, almost. You probably don’t realise it, but it surrounds us in our homes, schools, workplaces, transportation, and leisure activities. Well, we can go so far as to say that almost everyone of us begin our day — each and everyday — with nylon. This is because the bristles of the toothbrush […]
Who is Sahil Bloom? Indian-origin author and investor from Stanford questioning conventional ideas of success
Sahil Bloom (image credit: sahilbloom.com) Sahil Reddy Bloom, a New York Times bestselling author, investor, and former collegiate athlete, has spent the last decade helping people rethink what success means. Born to a Telugu Indian mother and an American father, he grew up balancing two cultures while building a strong foundation in education and ambition. […]
Los Angeles Unified School District reports growth in literacy and math through equity funding and classroom reforms
LAUSD reports growth in literacy and math through equity funding and reforms Two years after one of the most difficult periods in public education, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest in the United States, has recorded its highest-ever performance on California’s statewide tests, according to The 74. The improvement has been broad-based, […]
Why is Harvard becoming less diverse? Black and Hispanic enrollment declines as Asian American numbers rise
Harvard University’s latest enrollment figures reveal a significant shift in the racial composition of its first-year class, reflecting the impact of the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on affirmative action. According to data released by Harvard College, Black students now make up 11.5 percent of the incoming class, down from 14 percent last year and 18 […]
University of Louisiana at Lafayette announces layoff of 51 staff to reduce $25M recurring deficit
University of Louisiana at Lafayette reduces staff. (Getty Images) The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) has laid off 51 employees and vacated an additional 19 positions as part of a plan to address a $25 million structural budget deficit, the Acadiana Advocate reported. Interim University President Jaimie Hebert confirmed the reductions in an email […]
Columbia University’s FY25 operating income plunges 63% as federal research cuts hit funding
Rising costs and US grant terminations drive Columbia University operating surplus lower. (Getty Images) Columbia University’s operating income fell sharply in fiscal year 2025, declining by just over 63% to $112.6 million. The Ivy League institution reported that revenue grew only modestly while expenses increased at a faster pace, putting pressure on its financial position, […]