Student expresses frustration over CBSE Basic Maths paper difficulty: ‘I felt completely betrayed’

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) began the Class 10 board examinations for the 2026-27 academic session with the Mathematics papers, conducted in two formats, Mathematics Basic and Mathematics Standard. Soon after the exam concluded, reactions from students and parents surfaced online, with many claiming that the Basic paper appeared more challenging than expected. … Read more

Mandatory test: graduates of Dzerzhinsky schools today wrote the exam in mathematics

By Larisa Lukyanova 14 Mandatory test: graduates of Dzerzhinsky schools today wrote the exam in mathematics Table of Contents Mandatory test: graduates of Dzerzhinsky schools today wrote the exam in mathematics Mandatory Math Exam for Dzerzhinsky School Graduates: Key Takeaways Teh Dzerzhinsky Math Exam: An Overview Exam Structure and Content in Dzerzhinsky Student Reactions to … Read more

This New Algorithm for Sorting Books or Files Is Close to Perfection

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Computer scientists often deal with abstract problems that are hard to comprehend, but an exciting new algorithm matters to anyone who owns books and at least one shelf. The algorithm addresses something called the library sorting problem (more formally, the “list labeling” problem). The challenge … Read more

Neuroscientists Discover a Hidden Brain Circuit That Shapes Every Decision

How does your brain decide what to focus on? Princeton scientists found that a few key neurons shut down distractions, helping us make the right choices. Their new latent circuit model could revolutionize our understanding of mental health and AI. Your brain constantly juggles sensory information to make split-second decisions, but how? A new latent … Read more