Harvard consolidates DEI offices, ending dedicated women’s and LGBTQ spaces
Harvard College has announced the closure of its Women’s Center and the Office for BGLTQ Student Life, consolidating their functions and staff into a newly established “Harvard Foundation” within the Office of Culture and Community (OCC). This restructuring follows a July decision to shutter these offices, along with the Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations, […]
Ehrlich builds the basis for chemotherapy
Life as a Dream Born on March 14, 1854 at Strehlen, Germany (now Strzelin, Poland), Paul Ehrlich was the son of Ismar Ehrlich and his wife Rosa Weigert. Educated at the gymnasium at Breslau, he went on to study at the Universities of Breslau, Strassburg, Freiburg-im-Breisgau and Leipzig. With a dissertation on the theory and […]
How much does it cost to study Bachelor’s in Mathematics at MIT?
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is world-renowned for its excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at MIT offers students access to cutting-edge research, top-tier faculty, and an intellectually vibrant campus community. Yet, many prospective students and their families are naturally concerned about the financial investment required. […]
Is the Gangotri glacier losing snow earlier than usual?
Picture shows Gaumukh, snout of the Gangotri glacier, surrounded by the Bhagirathi peaks of Garhwal Himalayas, at an altitude of over 4255 metres. | Photo Credit: Vidya Venkat The story so far: A recent study has reconstructed the long-term discharge flow of the Gangotri Glacier System (GGS), the source of the upper Ganga basin which […]
Charles Borges education qualification: MIT astrophysics, aerospace master’s, and an MBA that built a data visionary
When Charles Borges stepped into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as an undergraduate student of Astronomy and Astrophysics, his future seemed set among stars and galaxies. Fast-forward to today, and he is among the most influential data leaders in the US government, steering analytics strategies that shape public policy and impact millions of lives.His […]
SpaceX Starship, the brash giant that could redefine the plot
The Starship megarocket lifts off on its 10th test flight from the SpaceX Starbase in Texas, August 26, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP On a humid Texas evening on August 26, after many weather delays and ground system hiccups, the world’s largest rocket finally rose from its pad as part of Flight 10. The 379-feet-tall […]
4 in 10 parents in the US fear for children’s safety at schools: Are current security measures enough?
In 2025, parental anxiety over school safety in the United States remains alarmingly high. A recent Gallup survey revealed that around four in ten parents of K–12 students fear for their children’s physical safety while at school. This sustained concern has persisted for four consecutive years, significantly above historical averages. What’s more, these worries span […]
Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35C or more
TOKYO: Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35C or above, the weather office said Wednesday, after the country sweltered through its hottest ever June and July.Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent worldwide because of human-caused climate change, scientists say, and Japan is no exception.This “is the first time since the survey […]
Chicago public schools approve $10.2 billion budget, choosing classrooms over debt: Will cuts hurt support services?
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education has approved a $10.2 billion operating budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, closing a $734 million budget shortfall without resorting to high-interest borrowing or making a $175 million pension payment to the city, according to Chalkbeat. The plan, which passed in a 12-7 vote, underscores a significant […]
Over 26,000 people affected by floods in Gurdaspur | Chandigarh News
Gurdaspur: Over 26,000 people from 323 villages in Gurdaspur district have been affected due to the swollen Ravi river, presenting a significant challenge for the district administration in controlling the flow of water into the populated areas and simultaneously conducting relief and rescue operations.Over 250 animals have also died due to the floods so far.Confirming […]