evolution

Study Uncovers Evolution of Earth’s Strangest Creatures

The tale of two of the planet’s oddest animals just took an even stranger turn, thanks to clues from a single fossil that scientists believe belonged to a long-extinct ancestor. This remarkable discovery could reshape our understanding of the evolution of today’s most primitive mammals, shedding new light on their ancient origins and surprising connections….

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Academic freedom

Academic Freedom: A Fundamental Principle, Not a Myth

In Satyajit Ray’s 1980 satirical fantasy film Hirak Rajar Deshe (translated as “In the Kingdom of the Diamond King”), the king’s education minister controls the curriculum and eventually shuts down the school, symbolizing a suppression of intellectual freedom. The film critiques the stifling of free thought and the imposition of rigid control over education. This…

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