The human brain can learn through experience to filter out disturbing and distracting stimuli -- such as a glaring roadside billboard or a flashing banner on the internet. Scientists have used electroencephalography (EEG) to show that...
A new study surveyed 21,000 children in China and found that the association between parental bereavement and school bullying varied by sex of the child and deceased parent, age when the death occurred, and geographical area. Adolescents...
The move by the justices represents an expansion of executive power, allowing President Trump to dismantle the inner workings of a government department.
Today marks the deadline for over 180 government job openings across India, spanning various departments like TNPSC, OFB, AIIMS, and NHM. Diverse roles, including clerks, doctors, engineers, and technicians, are available for candidates...
If you've ever noticed how memories from the same day seem connected while events from weeks apart feel separate, a new study reveals the reason: Our brains physically link memories that occur close in time not in the cell bodies of...
Researchers completed one of the most comprehensive studies to date on the risks of using AI models to develop software. In a paper, they demonstrate how a specific type of error could pose a serious threat to programmers that use AI to...
A new study by developmental scientists offers the first evidence that infants as young as 15 months can identify an object they have learned about from listening to language -- even if the object remains hidden.
Millions of U.S. children have asthma and benefit from taking anti-inflammatory medications at least once a day as prescribed by their health care provider. This school-based asthma therapy program enables school nurses to help students...
A new study outlines how artificial intelligence-powered handwriting analysis may serve as an early detection tool for dyslexia and dysgraphia among young children.
The head of the Bureau of Consular Affairs said his office regularly weighed criticism of Israel when determining whether to deny or revoke student visas.
A new study examines the emergence of overimitation in infants aged between 16 and 21 months to see if and how it is linked to social affiliation and other forms of imitation. The researchers found that young children engaged in low...
Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more fluent than those who rely on rare,...
Banaras Hindu University has cautioned prospective students about fraudulent WhatsApp messages offering false admission opportunities. The university clarified that official communication regarding admissions is exclusively conducted...
Dibrugarh University has released the results for the 2nd, 4th, and 6th semester exams for UG and PG courses for the 2024-25 academic year. Students can now access their marksheets in PDF format on the university's official website. The...
The money will allow federally funded after-school programs to open this school year, preserving a lifeline for working parents. But other federal dollars remain on hold.
Scientists aren't comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That's according to a new study that found when researchers use humor in their communication -- particularly online -- audiences are more likely to find them...
By revealing for the first time what happens in the brain when an animal makes a mistake, researchers are shedding light on the holy grail of neuroscience: the mechanics of how we learn. The team pinpointed the exact moment mice learned...
To encourage scientists to speak up when people misuse science to serve political agendas, biology professor Mark Peifer of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill argues that eugenics should be included in college genetics...
The US Department of Education has released $1.3 billion for after-school and summer programs, offering relief after a funding freeze. This decision follows pressure from Republican lawmakers and a lawsuit filed by over 20 states. The...
A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title?
Researchers explored the long-term effects of preschool expansion in Japan in the 1960s, revealing significant reductions in risky behaviors amongst teenagers. By analyzing regional differences in the rollout of the program, the study...
For the first time, researchers can study the microstructures inside metals, ceramics and rocks with X-rays in a standard laboratory without needing to travel to a particle accelerator, according to engineers.
Researchers have been putting ChatGPT essays to the test against real students. A new study reveals that the AI generated essays don't yet live up to the efforts of real students. While the AI essays were found to be impressively...
The fear of rejection -- familiar to many children and adults -- can significantly impact how kids behave in their peer groups, according to new research.
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, has partnered with ITC Hotels’ Classic Golf & Country Club to launch India’s first Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP) in hospitality and tourism. The four-year hybrid BBA...
New research finds that tropical cyclones reduce years of schooling for children in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in areas unaccustomed to frequent storms. Girls are disproportionately affected.
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has announced a massive recruitment drive for Assistant Central Intelligence Officers (ACIO) Grade II/Executive positions, offering 3,717 vacancies. Graduates aged 18-27 are eligible, with age relaxations...
The U.S. Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, vital for international students seeking work authorization, faces challenges. Critics like Vaughan and Edlow argue OPT lacks congressional approval and facilitates exploitation,...
Aravind Srinivas, an IIT Madras graduate with a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, is the CEO and co-founder of Perplexity AI. With research experience at OpenAI, Google Brain, and DeepMind, he leads Perplexity AI’s mission...
As the US national debate intensifies around immigration, a new study is challenging conventional wisdom about 'brain drain'--the idea that when skilled workers emigrate from developing countries, their home economies suffer.
CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Examination Results 2025 are expected in the first week of August, following the July 15th exam. Approximately 1.29 lakh students appeared, seeking to clear pending subjects after the main exam's 88.39% pass...