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FYUP’s first graduates hit a wall at the master’s stage: Report

India's first four-year undergraduate graduates face a shortage of one-year master's seats. Delhi University offers limited postgraduate capacity, impacting many students' academic progression. Other universities also provide few seats, forcing choices between degrees or extended study. Students expected stronger research foundations from the fourth year. The one-year master's ecosystem is…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Jason Arday's death: Why a Ghent University academic is under probe after plagiarism accusation

Following allegations of plagiarism involving Jason Arday, Ghent University has taken action by suspending researcher Nathan Cofnas. Arday had previously resigned from his position at Cambridge University due to these contentious claims. The university emphasises its commitment to combating discrimination while upholding academic freedom. Cofnas, known for his polarising blog…

The Times of India · Aug 21

Why Was Nathan Cofnas Suspended? Academic Faces Disciplinary Investigation

Ghent University has suspended Nathan Cofnas amid a preliminary investigation into his public statements about late professor Jason Arday, following allegations of plagiarism and discrimination.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

17-year-old Pennsylvania student Connor Hill wins $250,000 after computer algorithm solves decades-old geometry puzzle, identifying exactly 146 rare 3D shapes

Connor Hill, a 17-year-old from Pennsylvania, has won the top $250,000 prize at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search after using a custom computer algorithm to classify complex geometric shapes. His breakthrough identified two infinite families and exactly 146 isolated noble polyhedra. Hill plans to continue studying computational mathematics at…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead

LONDON - Black academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

In 2018, researchers won a peace prize for studying why drivers shout and curse while driving and what makes ordinary motorists lose their temper

Researchers studied why drivers shout and curse at strangers in traffic. This research earned them an Ig Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. Many drivers admit to aggressive outbursts when reacting to others. Stress and fatigue also contribute to drivers losing their temper. The study highlights road rage as a serious…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Independence Day 2026: Meet the ‘Edison of India’ who studied science from magazines and shocked the British with his inventions

Shankar Abaji Bhisey, often called the “Edison of India”, was a pioneering Indian inventor who developed his interest in science through books and magazines. Born in Bombay, he went on to work on several inventions and patents abroad, becoming one of the lesser-known figures in India’s early scientific history.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal

Physicist Deepak Dhar received the 2026 Dirac Medal for his statistical mechanics work. He shares the award with three other scientists for their complex systems research. Their contributions span biology, finance, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Dhar is recognized for his influential sandpile model research. This award highlights significant advancements…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Quote of the day by Aung San Suu Kyi: 'I don’t believe in people just hoping. We work for what we want' and why only hope is not the answer

Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, once observed that passive wishful thinking holds no real value if there was no action put behind it. She stated that she did not believe in people just hoping, insisting that people must work for what they want. She…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Who is Deepak Dhar? Indian physicist who worked with Richard Feynman wins Dirac Medal previously won by Stephen Hawking

Professor Deepak Dhar has been honored with the 2026 Dirac Medal for his remarkable contributions to the realm of statistical mechanics. Sharing this accolade with three other eminent scientists, Dhar's innovative work explores the applications of equilibrium statistical mechanics in diverse complex systems. His research on sandpile models unveils how…

The Economic Times · Aug 10