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History professor Kristian Gerner has died
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Kristian Gerner, emeritus professor of history at Lund University and Russia expert, has died at 83. He passed away on Maundy Thursday after a period of illness, his wife Kerstin Nyström told TT. Gerner was a prominent commentator on Russian events.
Three Chinese scientists have been removed from their positions after a whistle-blower raised questions about their research. Nankai University and Sun Yat-sen University announced the decisions.
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José Manuel Blecua, director of the Real Academia Española between 2011 and 2014, died on Friday in Madrid at the age of 86.
A group of researchers published a tribune in Le Monde expressing full support for Gabriel Zucman, a French economist internationally recognized for his rigorous work on tax inequalities. This statement comes amid recent criticisms of his research. The signatories highlight his integrity and scientific contributions.