Joshua Goodman, an associate professor of education and economics at Boston University, found a similarly striking effect at the college level. Goodman looked at a data set of students whose SAT scores were right on the margin of a cutoff point established for admission to what he called “target colleges.” The candidates were essentially equivalent,…
Just months ago, professional golf seemed to be on the brink of resolving a bitter conflict that had torn the sport apart. The PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit, rival leagues that had been feuding over stars and audience share for several years, finally submitted a proposal for a deal to the Justice Department….
Jeremiah Ostriker, an astrophysicist who helped set off a revolution in humankind’s view of the universe, revealing it to be a vaster, darker realm than the one we can see, ruled by invisible forms of matter and energy we still don’t understand, died on Sunday at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan….
In an era where social media is deeply integrated into daily life, students in the United States must navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape. What once seemed like a casual tweet or a simple Instagram like can now have far-reaching consequences. Universities, employers, and even government agencies scrutinize social media activity, making it imperative for…
NEW DELHI: In an order that is likely to have wider ramifications, the J&K and Ladakh High Court has said that if the highway is in bad shape “due to different nature of construction activities”, the NHAI or its concessionaire cannot collect toll tax from the commuters who use it.Hearing a PIL with regard to…
PHOENIX — Almost like clockwork, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant appears 90 minutes before each home game, walking onto the court, ready to get started. The road to 30,000 career points? It didn’t begin here, but the routine played a significant role. Pregame shooting routines unfold every night across the NBA. Charlotte Hornets coach Charles…
Naama Moses, a volunteer selling merchandise to support the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which represents relatives of the captives, ascribed this to the pain that many felt when they saw the three men who were freed last week. “Perhaps containing your disappointment would be easier at home in front of the telly, on your…
The inner core at the centre of the Earth, a ball of iron and nickel about 1,500 miles wide, may not be perfectly solid. A new study finds evidence that the inner core’s outer boundary has noticeably changed shape over the past few decades. “The most likely thing is the outer core is kind of…
If Elon Musk is the rocket soaring through space, then his father Errol Musk is the launchpad—solid, sometimes controversial, but undeniably important. Born in 1946, Errol is more than just the father of the world’s richest tech mogul. He’s an engineer, a businessman, a former politician, and the guy who somehow managed to make emerald…
How AI is Revolutionizing Work: 5 Tools to Watch in 2025 (Getty Images) As we step into 2025, the landscape of work is transforming rapidly, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of this evolution. AI tools are no longer just a luxury for big businesses; they are becoming essential in reshaping productivity across industries….