Daily Quiz | On Jane Goodall
Daily Quiz | On Jane Goodall Visual Question: What was the name of this plush monkey that was a constant companion to Goodall for many years? START THE QUIZ 1 / 8 | Name the facility on the banks of Lake Tanganyika which was the location of her famous long-term study of chimpanzees? 2 / […]
NIRF to begin negative marking for dishonesty, ETEducation
The change is aimed at curbing what officials describe as a “weakness” in India’s research ecosystem MUMBAI: Centre is rewriting the rulebook for India’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), in what could be the sharpest overhaul of the country’s higher education rankings since their inception in 2015. For the first time, penalties are being formally […]
The cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools
India’s digital transformation has revolutionised communication, education, commerce, and governance. From smartphones to smart homes, convenience has become the cornerstone of contemporary urban living. Yet, beneath this technological leap lies a growing environmental and public health catastrophe: electronic waste (e-waste). E-waste, the fastest-growing solid waste stream globally, is now one of India’s most pressing yet […]
Why does stirring a liquid in a cup create a vortex?
The vortex is the liquid’s way of balancing rotation, pressure, and gravity. | Photo Credit: TPMotion/pixabay When you stir liquid in a tumbler, you are forcing it to spin in circles. For anything to move in a circle, it needs an inward pull. In a liquid, this inward pull comes from pressure differences: the pressure […]
Anusandhan National Research Foundation’s SARAL tool to simplify scientific research papers
The SARAL tool would help generate lay person summaries of complex scientific research, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation’s CEO Shivkumar Kalyanaraman said. Photo: X/@ANRFIndia As part of its outreach to make scientific research more accessible, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), India’s newest science funding agency, has developed a tool called SARAL (Simplified and Automated […]
Jane Goodall: the scientist who gave chimps names, not numbers
Jane Goodall, a primatologist and ethologist known worldwide for chronicling the life of chimpanzees in East Africa, died on October 1 at the age of 91. Goodall died of natural causes in Los Angeles while on a speaking tour of the U.S., a statement from the Jane Goodall Institute said. Goodall’s films and books reshaped […]
Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom
Key points: An unexpected group of presenters–11th graders from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago–made a splash at this year’s ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (FAccT). These students captivated seasoned researchers and professionals with their insights on how school environments shape students’ views of AI. “I wanted our project to serve […]
How Vishal Talreja’s Dream a Dream Is Empowering 2.2 Million Children With Life Skills
When Vishal Talreja visited Finland as a young graduate, he was struck by the dignity and confidence people carried, no matter their circumstances. Returning to India, he dreamed of building an education system that could nurture the same in children here. What began as a weekend effort with a few friends in Bengaluru is today […]
Top 10 best value colleges in US for 2026: Affordable education with strong career outcomes
Top 10 Best-Value Colleges of 2026 in the US and How They Compare to Elite Schools (Image: Pexels) For many students and families, college is one of the largest investments of time and money so, naturally, they ask which schools offer the best value. As college tuition and fees continue to soar, averaging more than […]
Jane Goodall, primate expert and wildlife advocate, dies at 91
Scientist and global activist Jane Goodall, who turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment, died on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) at 91, the institute she founded said. Dr. Goodall died of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a social media post. “Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an […]