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In 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist while mixing blood of different people made a groundbreaking discovery saving numerous lives and helping the world in creating blood banks, enabling modern surgery and advancing several other fieldsIn 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist made a groundbreaking discovery while mixing blood of different people. The discove...
In 2018, a researcher calculated the calories from cannibalism and won an Ig Nobel Prize for revealing why prehistoric humans may not have eaten each other simply for foodArchaeologist James Cole calculated the caloric value of an adult human body. This research suggested humans offered fewer calories than la...
In 2018, researchers tested 50 students to see if alcohol could improve foreign-language speaking; the surprising finding won an Ig Nobel PrizeA study found that a small alcohol dose improved foreign language pronunciation perception. Independent listeners rated Dutch speakers bett...
Quote of the day by Desmond Tutu: "Forgiving is not forgetting; it's remembering and choosing not to..." — Life lessons from an inspiring quote by the Nobel Peace prize-winning South African archbishop on forgiveness, healing, resilience, relationships, compassion, new beginnings, and why letting go can break the cycle of painToday's Quote of the Day by Desmond Tutu: Desmond Tutu’s famous quote on forgiveness redefines how individuals and society approach post-co...
A Harvard psychologist in 1943 wanted pigeons to guide missiles during World War II. Eight decades later, it earned him an Ig Nobel Peace PrizeDuring World War II, B.F. Skinner developed Project Pigeon to guide missiles. Trained pigeons pecked at screens, steering weapons toward en...
Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: What do Nobel Prize-winning economists understand about human behavior and financial freedom? Life lessons on decision-making, mindset, wisdom, success, character, personal growth, and why their economic insights still shape smarter choices todayToday's Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz, and Paul Krugman spent...
Powerful Quote of the day by Malala Yousafzai: 'With guns you can kill terrorists, with education you can kill...' - The world's youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate's timeless lesson on choosing books over bullets.Globally recognized, Malala Yousafzai passionately promotes education for girls and upholds human rights. She boldly opposed Taliban author...
Quote of the Day by George Seferis: ‘For poetry there exists neither large countries nor small, its domain is in…’ - How poetry connects people across oceans and generations despite geographic boundariesThe power of words is remarkable, linking people across various dimensions and eras. According to George Seferis, poetry exists within ever...
Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'The more things a man is ashamed of, the more respectable he is' Powerful words on respect, shame and morality by the Irish playwright and criticQuote of the day: George Bernard Shaw's famous line, “The more things a man is ashamed of, the more respectable he is,” from his 1903 play ...
Google shakes up AI leadership as DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis shifts roleGoogle's AI division sees a significant leadership overhaul and key departures. Demis Hassabis moves to chief scientist while Koray Kavukcu...
Quote of the day by India's bard Rabindranath Tagore: 'You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water' ; life lessons on how dreams alone can't draw duccess, it needs to be supported by effort from Nobel Prize-winning poetSuccess is not and has never been easy. It does not come without any effort. To accomplish your goals you need to support your lfelong drea...
Quote of the day by Myron Scholes: "At times of shock, converting illiquid assets to cash to build flexibility is very expensive. Finding an umbrella in a rain storm might be impossible or very costly."Nobel laureate Myron Scholes emphasizes liquidity's value during market shocks. Illiquid assets become difficult to sell without significan...
Quote of the day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Kofi Annan: ‘Ignorance and prejudice are the handmaidens of propaganda…’ – Former UN Secretary-General on knowledge and tolerance as the strongest weapons against hatredQuote of the day: Kofi Annan, a former UN Secretary-General, championed peace and human rights globally. His words remain vital in confront...
OpenAI’s Astra solves 10 longstanding math problems, igniting new debateApart from praise, the news, published on August 1, also kickstarted a debate on social media over whether the achievement is Fields medal-...
In 2023, researchers in a West African nation tried to discover which pizza do lizards prefer and won an Ig Nobel Prize for its discoveryA curious study in Togo unveiled rainbow lizards choosing four-cheese pizza instead of their usual insect diet. Observations made near a so...
Delhi protesters' fingerprints collected from stones for identification via Aadhaar: BJP ministerA Maharashtra minister stated Delhi Police collected protesters' fingerprints from stones. These prints will link to Aadhaar numbers for id...
Quote of the day by India’s bard Rabindranath Tagore: ‘The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough’; life lessons on being mindful and appreciating small joys in life from Nobel Prize-winning poetIn one of his iconic poem, India’s bard Rabindranath Tagore had expressed that life is finite, but even though death is inevitable and can ...
Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'The greatest misfortune is not to be unloved, but not to love...' Nobel prize-winning French philosopher on love, compassion and the deepest loss a person can faceAlbert Camus' Quote of the Day offers a powerful lesson on love and human connection. His famous words, “Whoever gives nothing, has nothing...
Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: 'Nothing in life is to be feared...'- Inspiring life lessons on courage, curiosity, and the power of understanding by one of the greatest scientists and the first woman to win a Nobel PrizeQuote of the Day by Marie Curie: Marie Curie's life teaches that understanding conquers fear and uncertainty. Her scientific journey began ...
A life lesson people often learn too late by Alfred Nobel: 'Contentment is the only real wealth' - motivational quote by inventor of dynamite and founder of Nobel Prizes teaches why having more money may never make you happy and what makes you wealthy and successfulLife lesson by Alfred Nobel: Alfred Nobel's quote emphasizes contentment over material wealth. He believed true wealth comes from appreciat...