How much will it cost to study Biomedical Sciences at Harvard University?
For students aspiring to revolutionize healthcare through data, technology, and research, a degree in Biomedical Informatics from Harvard University represents the pinnacle of academic achievement. Graduates from this programme step into roles that bridge medicine and technology, working in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, precision medicine, and public health. Yet, as with most world-class opportunities, excellence comes with […]
Science for all: First real-time video of how an embryo implants itself produced
Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Amir Cohen (This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) Embryo implantation is a decisive step in mammalian reproduction. When a fertilised egg reaches the uterus, it must successfully attach to […]
Trump threatens California schools with funding cuts over transgender policies, escalating culture war in America
President Donald Trump has sharpened his offensive against California, warning that school districts refusing to comply with his administration’s transgender directives will be denied federal funding. The declaration, made through his social media platform, contained no further details, but its implications have already sent ripples through the education and political landscape.While federal dollars make up […]
SpaceX took oxygen leak before Axiom-4 launch ‘lightly’: ISRO Chairman
ISRO chairman V. Narayanan addresses an ISRO Press Meet, at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on August 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman, V. Narayanan, on Thursday (August 21, 2025), said the Falcon 9 rocket team that launched Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the […]
Federal work-study will no longer cover political roles, US Education Department says
In a climate where the boundaries between higher education, civic engagement, and partisan politics are increasingly contested, the US Department of Education has delivered a sweeping policy reversal. By terminating the use of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) programme for political activism jobs, the department has not only redefined how taxpayer dollars are applied within universities […]
Defence Minister meets Shubhanshu Shukla, says his journey will motivate young people
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut onboard the International Space Station (ISS), in New Delhi on August 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (August 21, 2025) met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to board the International Space Station (ISS), […]
Record EU wildfires burnt more than 1 million hectares in 2025: AFP analysis
Wildfires have so far ravaged more than one million hectares (2.5 million acres) in the European Union in 2025, a record since statistics began in 2006, according to an AFP analysis of data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS).Surpassing the annual record of 988,524 hectares burnt in 2017, the figure reached 1,015,731 hectares […]
USCIS tightens the age-out noose on H-1B kids: How this rule change could derail their college dreams
In 2025, the United States continues to be a prime destination for international students seeking quality higher education and career opportunities. A significant portion of these students come from families holding H-1B visas, a visa category designed for skilled workers in specialty occupations. The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in fields […]
Trump administration targets student loan forgiveness with rule linking relief to employers’ conduct
The Trump administration is preparing to redraw the contours of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programme in a move that could fundamentally alter its reach and purpose. The Department for Education, now under Linda McMahon’s leadership, has proposed a sweeping rule that would bar borrowers from receiving loan forgiveness if their employers are deemed […]
Texas court blocks law requiring Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
FILE – A granite Ten Commandments monument stands on the ground of the Texas Capitol, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Texas’s bid to require the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom has collided with constitutional resistance. In a meticulously reasoned and pointedly critical opinion, US District Judge Fred Biery […]