Science and education remain popular among the public, as evidenced by the recent events at Kolkata’s Science City and BITM. Despite the heatwave in April, both institutions attracted record footfall, with BITM’s successful programs and student interest contributing to the increased visitors. Science City’s AC galleries and the Voyager movie viewing experience were also popular among crowds.

In addition to these events, there has been a surge in scientific research and publication in recent months. The Tamil Nadu Science Forum recently organized a free lecture on the evolution of the universe based on the standard model theory, with Prafulla Kumar Behera from IIT-M as the guest speaker. The lecture focused on how particles such as quarks (protons and neutrons) and leptons (electrons) make up all known matter.

The science forum has also published articles on various topics in recent months. One article discusses what aspiring lecturers can expect after the KSET 2024 results are announced. Another article covers the KSET results declared by KEA, including information on qualifying marks, eligibility certificates for Assistant Professor positions, and more. There is also an article on Vellore Institute of Technology’s MSc in Data Science, highlighting how the program bridges skill gaps, offers diverse career opportunities, and provides online upskilling with expert faculty.

Overall, it appears that science and education continue to be of great interest to the public despite challenging conditions such as heatwaves or difficult academic results.