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Deep learning four decades of human migration

Abstract Human migration is a fundamental driver of global demographic change, shaping population structure, labour markets and social policy across countries1,2,3. Although long-term migration patterns are often linked to economic development4, they can shift rapidly in response to shocks such as conflict, environmental crises and political change5. Despite its importance, migration remains difficult to measure consistently: existing data are sparse, concentrated in high-income settings and...

Nature 21h ago

Who is Sarthak Sidhant? Class 12 student stirs storm with CBSE tender allegations

At an age where most students are focused on exams, coaching classes and planning their future, a Class 12 student has ended up at the centre of a national debate on how India’s board exam system works. Sarthak Sidhant's detailed blog on CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system that examines official documents linked to the contract awarded for digital evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets, has triggered a national debate. Several opposition leaders shared the blog on social media, including...

Times of India 6d ago

Student loans crisis ‘comparable to PPI scandal’, education tsar suggests

Student loans crisis ‘comparable to PPI scandal’, education tsar suggests This year has seen rising criticism of the student loans system after the chancellor announced at the autumn 2025 budget the repayment threshold would be frozen for three years - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The situation facing graduates with student loans is comparable to the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) scandal, the previous chair of a government review into Post-18 education has suggested. Giving...

The Independent UK 8d ago

British public losing faith in university value amid student debt and job fears

British public losing faith in university value amid student debt and job fears A new survey has found that public confidence has plummeted in the value of a university education - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Public confidence in the value of a university education has plummeted, driven by declining job prospects for graduates and widespread anger over student debt, a major new survey has revealed. The latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey found that significantly fewer people...

The Independent UK 8d ago

Bhutan experiences 5.8-magnitude earthquake; tremors felt in parts of Northeast India

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Bhutan late on Sunday night, triggering multiple aftershocks and sending tremors across parts of Northeast India, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 11.06pm IST at a depth of 26km, with its epicentre located in Bhutan. The epicentre was about 252km from parts of Assam, and tremors were felt in several areas across India's northeastern region following the quake.

Times of India 3d ago

A thalamus–brainstem attractor network drives history-biased decisions

Abstract Natural environments often change gradually, making it adaptive to bias decisions on the basis of the recent past — a phenomenon known as serial dependence1,2,3. Large-scale recordings during behaviour have identified that serial dependence is a common motif for decision-making, with neural representations of past experiences found throughout the brain4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11. However, it remains unclear whether this bias arises from dedicated neural circuits with history-specific...

Nature 21h ago

Reform UK’s support is more than a ‘protest’ vote, research suggests

Reform UK’s support is more than a ‘protest’ vote, research suggests Leading polling expert Sir John Curtice said Nigel Farage’s party was eating the Conservatives ‘for breakfast, lunch and dinner’ - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Support for Reform UK is not simply a “protest” vote and is driven more by ideology than dissatisfaction with the state of the UK, a major survey has suggested. Reform voters are most distinguished by their attitudes towards cultural issues, such as migration...

The Independent UK 8d ago

'Not enough' bees for crop pollination as parasite takes over

Crop failure fears as deadly bee parasite wipes out hives and forces beekeepers to quit Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 10:59am In short: A new report has predicted a shortfall of close to 300,000 beehives for this year's peak crop pollination season in August, as the deadly parasite varroa mite wipes out bees. The cost of managing varroa and the development of insecticide resistance is forcing half of Australia's beekeepers to quit. Industry groups and researchers are developing a national strategy to...

ABC Australia 6d ago

X-ray scans uncover Nazi symbols hidden beneath postwar painting

X-ray scans uncover Nazi symbols hidden beneath postwar painting Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Erich Mercker (1891–1973), a painter from Munich, was quite successful in his day. Between 1933 and 1945, he painted works containing Nazi symbolism, including "Die Stätte des 9. November," which depicts the Feldherrnhalle monument in Munich commemorating the NSDAP's failed coup in 1923.

Phys.org 2d ago

Human migration has surged since 2000 — these maps reveal where people are going

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Nature 21h ago