Why we need to change the way we talk about antibiotic resistance
In 2010, India woke up to a scientific storm. A research paper published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases described a new enzyme that could make bacteria resistant to nearly all antibiotics, including our last-resort drugs. This enzyme was named New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase, or NDM. Overnight, the gene’s name became a political issue. The Indian government […]
This AI can predict mental illness: Duke researchers secure $15 million federal grant to help identify at-risk adolescents
A research team at Duke University has received a $15 million federal grant to expand a predictive artificial intelligence model designed to identify adolescents at risk for developing mental illness. The initiative, led by Professor of Psychiatry Jonathan Posner, Assistant Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Matthew Engelhard, and AI Health Fellow Elliot Hill, represents a […]
Science quiz: Scientific terms that are palindromes
Science quiz: Scientific terms that are palindromes Visual: In 1977, a telescope in the US picked up the signal whose intensity is depicted here. It’s been called the ____ signal because of its highly unusual strength and long duration. Such a signal has never been detected since and scientists are still looking for an explanation. […]
Georgia superintendent indicted over alleged kickback scheme in Illinois school district
The superintendent of Georgia’s third-largest school district has been indicted on federal charges alleging he orchestrated a kickback scheme and misused public funds during his tenure at a suburban Chicago district.A federal grand jury in Chicago on Wednesday charged Devon Horton, the current superintendent of the 93,000-student DeKalb County School District, with 17 counts, including […]
How does cutting onions make you cry?
Onions cut by steel blades of varying sharpness and speed matter, according to a new study. | Photo Credit: Becca Tapert/Unsplash Onions eject eye-irritating chemicals that have a tear-inducing property. When you pierce the skin of an onion, you are left with stinging eyes caused by chemicals released from the onion that affect your nerves […]
Assam HSLC exams 2026 form submission extended till October 21: Check details here
The Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA), has announced an extension for filling out the application forms for the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2026. Originally, students had a shorter window to complete the form fill-up, but the deadline has now been extended to October 21, 2025, while the payment submission can be completed […]
Vivek Ramaswamy says all American high schoolers should pass the same civics test as immigrants, proposes holistic reforms
Vivek Ramaswamy says all American high schoolers should pass the same civics test as immigrants Vivek Ramaswamy has been vocal about what he sees as deep shortcomings in the U.S. education system. He argues that schools today often focus narrowly on academic performance and standardized testing, leaving students ill-prepared for real-world challenges. In his recent […]
Ivy league colleges that shaped Nobel Peace Prize winners
Ivy league colleges that shaped Nobel Peace Prize winners The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded annually to individuals and organisations making extraordinary contributions to global peace, stands as one of the world’s most prestigious honours. While vision, dedication, and circumstance drive laureates’ achievements, the influence of education in shaping these leaders is often under-appreciated. As the […]
Teacher strike exposes growing tensions over Alberta’s multi-million-dollar support for private schools
Alberta’s decades-long practice of partially funding private schools has come under renewed scrutiny as public schools remain closed for the third day due to a teachers’ strike. More than 700,000 students are affected while 50,000 public, Catholic, and francophone teachers remain off the job.The debate has intensified following the approval of a citizen-initiated petition by […]
Which UK universities are planning to open campuses in India?
UK universities to open campuses in India, strengthening academic ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have announced that nine British universities will be opening campuses in India, marking a major milestone in bilateral academic collaboration. This initiative not only strengthens India-UK educational ties but also offers Indian students unprecedented access […]