A new civil rights office will fight antisemitism in California schools: How it works and why it’s controversial
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs antisemitism law for schools. (AP Photo) California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law establishing a state-level Office of Civil Rights aimed at addressing antisemitism in public schools. The law comes amid rising concerns about antisemitic acts across the US and includes provisions for training school staff and advising […]
By reusing old genes, bats became the only mammals able to fly
Bats are the only mammals capable of true powered flight, yet their wings have evolved from the same basic five-digit limb structure found in all mammals. How, then, can they alone fly? “At first, when scientists started comparing animals, we thought big anatomical differences must come from big differences in DNA,” Christian Feregrino, a lead […]
America’s learning gap isn’t inevitable: Harvard researchers reveal 3 school strategies that actually work
3 Strategies to Close the Achievement Gap in American Education: Insights from Harvard Research (Image: Pexels) The persistent achievement gap in American education is often attributed to factors like socioeconomic status, race and innate ability. However, recent research from Harvard University suggests that the gap is not an inevitable outcome but rather a consequence of […]
Could hidden dental bacteria help explain sudden and deadly heart attacks?
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that viridans streptococci, a group of common oral bacteria, can form sticky bacterial layers called biofilms deep inside atherosclerotic plaques, remaining hidden from the immune system until the moment of rupture. The findings suggest that oral bacteria could persist in coronary […]
Why American kids are falling behind their global peers: It’s not about IQ
Why Do American Students Underperform Compared to Their International Peers? American children don’t trail because they are less capable, it is because they are held back by systems and circumstances that other countries manage better. At first glance it is tempting to treat international test gaps as a fixed measure of innate ability but the […]
Not your everyday forecast: Odd weather you won’t believe is real
The planet’s skies and seas have seen much more than any of us combined, more than the average weather forecast can predict. These rare, questionable phenomena leave not just us baffled, but also meteorologists questioning what is real and what is magic. Let us explore just what more nature is capable of showing us. […]
Columbia University braces for potential $20 million burden as new H-1B visa fee targets universities
Columbia University could face a substantial financial impact if the Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is implemented, as reported by the Columbia Spectator. The fee, announced in a White House proclamation on September 19, 2025, could cost the University up to $20 million annually, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and […]
What are Milankovitch Cycles? – The Hindu
PHOTO: adventtr/Getty Images What is it? What exactly is a Milankovitch Cycle? Let’s answer this question with another one. What causes climate change? Many known causes are man-made, like the excess burning of fossil fuels, which has led to the high generation of greenhouse gases, emissions made by vehicles and factories, deforestation, etc. Now, these […]
15 college majors in the US that might drown students in debt
15 college majors in the US that might leave you drowning in debt College is often sold as a golden ticket: you graduate, land a dream job, and watch your bank account grow. But sometimes that ticket comes with a surprise student loan debt. On average, US students owe about $39,075 in federal loans by […]
Spin Science: Explaining the Magnus effect
Magnus effect diagram | Photo Credit: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Have you ever wondered the secret to Messi’s curved free kick? Or any of our spin bowlers with their masterly bowling? It may look like magic, but it’s actually something physics calls the Magnus effect. From cricket pitches to football stadiums, this phenomenon plays an important role […]