Quote of the day from 'Father of American psychology' William James on happiness: 'We do not laugh because we are happy. We are happy because we laugh.' He explains how to find joy in daily lifeQuote of the day: In William James' quote of the day, the famous psychologist proposed that physical actions trigger emotional states. We a...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells juryThe lawsuit, filed by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti's office, seeks financial penalties and a court order directing Instagra...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
The CIA spent millions trying to turn cats into Cold War spies; the bizarre secret experiment ended in the strangest possible wayDuring the Cold War, the CIA launched one of its most unusual classified projects, hoping to use an unlikely animal for intelligence gather...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
An 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is helping solve the mystery of how lizards lost their limbs and began to slitherA newly discovered 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is reshaping evolutionary debates. This exceptionally preserved specimen, T...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Humans have a 'third eye' in the brain: Study links it to a 600-million-year-old Cyclops ancestorHumans cyclops connection: Scientists claim our eyes and even a hormone-regulating gland in our brain trace back to a bizarre, one-eyed sea...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Psychology explains why we buy things we don't actually need - and the hidden brain tricks that drive impulse spendingOur brains respond to emotional triggers and marketing techniques encouraging spontaneous purchases. Anticipating a purchase activates the ...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Psychology explains why first impressions are so powerful - and so difficult to changeOur brains form quick judgments about people within milliseconds. Confirmation bias reinforces these initial opinions, making them hard to ...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Psychology says happy couples may start looking alike over time, but not for the reason you thinkThe human brain naturally groups romantic partners together and searches for similarities, making couples appear more alike than they may o...
23 Jul, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Psychology says when you buy the ‘must-have’ product, you may be copying other shoppers without realizing itPsychology says people often want the same product at the same time because the brain relies on social information when making decisions. T...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
'Connect with your...': Harvard psychologist explains how you can practise Virat Kohli's advice to PV Sindhu that helped the badminton star to bounce backHarvard Health Publishing suggests there is science behind the advice Virat Kohli gave PV Sindhu about "finding your joy again." According ...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
He got into IIT but barely studied engineering. Years later, he says it was the best decision he madeAn IIT (BHU) alumnus has gone viral after revealing that he spent most of his engineering lectures reading books on history, politics and e...
19 Jul, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Leg day feels impossible? Sniffing dark chocolate before your workout could help you do 18 extra reps without extra effort, study suggestsA new study suggests smelling dark chocolate boosts gym repetitions significantly. Participants completed more exercises without feeling in...
19 Jul, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
In the 1780s, Luigi Galvani watched frog muscles twitch near a spark; the accident launched “animal electricity” and helped spark modern electrophysiologyAn early 1780s experiment with a frog leg and static electricity led to a significant scientific discovery. Luigi Galvani observed that dea...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Psychology says you'll often agree with the crowd, even when your gut says otherwiseHumans often conform to group opinions due to a desire for acceptance and to avoid conflict. Solomon Asch's experiments demonstrated how so...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Could a newly discovered brain cell structure hold the secret to slowing Alzheimer's disease progression? Scientists uncover a hidden gatekeeper with shocking implicationsPenn State scientists discovered a hidden structure within brain cells. This structure acts as a gatekeeper controlling what enters neurons...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.16 AM IST
Blame it on genes?A podcast episode explores the nature versus nurture debate regarding genetic influences. Behavioral geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden discus...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
What is 'karyoptosis'? New study suggests scientists may have discovered how Alzhkeimer's kills brain cellsResearchers have identified a new cell death process called 'karyoptosis'. This process involves harmful proteins building up inside brain ...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST