From nine to all: Donald Trump opens his higher education funding ‘Compact’ to every US university
The Trump administration has expanded his contentious higher education initiative, the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, to all US colleges and universities, escalating a policy push that ties federal funding to bans on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and strict limits on international enrollment.According to Bloomberg News, sources close to the matter […]
US students are falling behind in reading and mathematics: How schools can fill the gap
The pandemic’s disruption extended far beyond altered routines, striking at the very core of students’ learning trajectories. Recent findings from the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) paint a sobering picture: Students in grades 3 through 8 continue to lag in reading, while gains in mathematics remain modest and uneven. These persistent achievement gaps, cutting across racial, […]
Levels of carbon dioxide reached new highs last year, reporting largest single year increase since 1957: WMO
NEW DELHI: Levels of heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere increased by a record amount to new highs last year, committing the planet to more long-term temperature increase, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said in its latest greenhouse gas (GHG) bulletin released on Wednesday. The annual rise from 2023 to 2024 was, in fact, […]
Maharashtra flags 152 medical aspirants: How seat-blocking and fudged documents distort MBBS admissions
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has swung into emergency mode after discovering repeated discrepancies in the documents submitted for NEET-UG 2025 Round-3 admissions. According to a TNN report, 152 MBBS aspirants have been issued email notices for allegedly uploading incorrect or inauthentic documents during the ongoing third round of state-quota NEET-UG 2025 admissions. The Cell’s […]
The dopamine overdose: how modern lifestyles are rewiring our brains
If there were a chemical formula for happiness, dopamine would be at its core. Often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, dopamine drives motivation, reward, and pleasure, whether from a good meal, an achievement, or a meaningful relationship. From drug addictions to social media marathons, contemporary life has made dopamine a double-edged sword that both stimulates productivity […]
CTET notification 2025 expected to be released soon: Check complete details here
CTET notification 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the official notification for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025, marking a critical milestone for aspiring educators across the country. The notification, expected shortly, will provide comprehensive details on eligibility criteria, examination patterns, application processes, and other essential guidelines.The CTET, […]
Kerala PSC provisional allotment result 2025 released at keralapsc.gov.in: Direct link to download here
Kerala PSC provisional allotment result 2025: The Kerala Excise and Prohibition Department has published the shortlist of candidates provisionally eligible for the Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Test for the post of Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) (Part I – Direct Recruitment, Category No. 743/2024) in Kannur District. This follows the Endurance Test conducted on September […]
Alberta teachers demand more hires and smaller classes as strike stretches into its sixth day
Alberta teachers demand more hires and smaller classes as strike stretches into its sixth day Alberta’s teachers’ strike has now entered its sixth day, affecting roughly 740,000 students across 2,500 schools, as reported by The Globe and Mail. On Tuesday, the provincial government and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) met for the first time since […]
SSC LDC, JSA result 2024 released at ssc.gov.in: Direct link to download scorecards here
SSC JSA, LDS result: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the final results of the Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk (JSA/LDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2024, held for recruitment to the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The computer-based examination was conducted on June 15, […]
Phase of matter where order, disorder coexist in time found
A schematic illustration of the experiment. The rectangles on the right depict the microwave pulses. The pointed spheres denote the carbon-13 nuclei’s spins. | Photo Credit: Moon, L.J.I., Schindler, P.M., Sun, Y. et al. Nat. Phys. (2025). Scientists have discovered a new phase of matter called a time rondeau crystal that shows an unusual kind […]