Academia
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.
Stephen Lin Er Chow has relocated from the National University of Singapore to Zhejiang University following his publication of a copper-free superconducting oxide in Nature.
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Reyhan Şahin, known as Lady Bitch Ray, has discussed her transition from provocative rap to academia in a podcast. The 45-year-old now teaches as a guest professor at the Berlin University of the Arts. She spoke about depression and hostility following her rise in the mid-2000s.
MIT's Sloan School of Management has withdrawn a research paper claiming artificial intelligence plays a significant role in most ransomware attacks. The study faced ridicule from experts for suggesting cybercriminals suddenly acquired AI capabilities. This backtrack highlights scrutiny over unusual claims in the report.
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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.