India's semiconductor push targets chips for cars, TVs, power infra: VaishnawThe minister's vision comes as India steps up efforts to establish a larger presence in the global semiconductor value chain, with the gove...
20 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
In 2026, CT scans showed 3.7-million-year-old “Little Foot” had ape-like arm strength but human-like leg loading, suggesting a mix of climbing and upright walkingLittle Foot, a nearly complete ancient skeleton, showcases fascinating hominid characteristics. With strong, ape-like arms and legs that mi...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Scientists thought the human brain began as one: New study reveals two ancient cell pathways emerge early, raising a surprising question about how our most complex organ formsScientists have uncovered a surprising twist in human brain development: two distinct groups of early cells follow separate paths to form d...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
He is 12, with an IQ of 168 and living with a neurological disease. But he's all set to become the youngest student in an MA programme at New York University. Who is Joe Petraro Hyppolite?Meet Joe Petraro Hyppolite – a real-life Sheldon Cooper. At just 13, he is all set to start his Master’s degree at New York University. Wit...
19 Sep, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
338 donated NFL players' brains are giving researchers an unusual window into CTE and chronic brain injury, raising fresh questions about the long-term cost of footballA recent investigation into the brains of deceased former NFL athletes revealed a staggering incidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy ...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Study says people with an inability to delay gratification are more likely to experience emotional eating tendenciesMany people turn to food as a source of comfort during tough emotional times, unintentionally sabotaging their body's natural hunger signal...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Dentist didn't inform root canal risks, patient had to take second treatment after suffering pain; Court orders doctor to pay Rs 2 lakhA Delhi consumer commission has ordered a dentist to pay Rs 2 lakh to a woman who paid Rs 1.10 lakh for root canal treatment, crowns and ve...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disordersScientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who walk barefoot at home may be seeking more than physical comfortSomeone who prefers walking barefoot at home may simply enjoy the variety of sensations that different surfaces provide. Cool kitchen tiles...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Psychology says people who love their afternoon nap may be responding to more than tirednessOne person may be highly productive in the morning, take an afternoon nap and return to work feeling recharged. Another may avoid naps alto...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep searching for the AC and TV remote may be making this tiny memory mistakeFor many people, constantly losing the remote has a much simpler explanation. The brain is more likely to remember information that receive...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Psychology says people who are not able to speak properly in front of a crowd aren't incapable: What public speaking anxiety means?Psychology says people who are not able to speak properly in front of a crowd aren't incapable or less intelligent. Public speaking anxiety...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.58 AM IST
Elon Musk says ‘play video games or stay dumb’: The study he shared reveals how gaming and exercise relate to brain healthA recent study explored gaming and exercise effects on brain health. Regular physical activity showed links to better mental health outcome...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Alzheimer’s may affect more than brain cells — scientists discover DNA’s 3D shape is changing in ways that could reveal hidden causes of memory lossNew research reveals Alzheimer's disease alters DNA's three-dimensional organization within brain cells. These structural changes influence...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't simply following a bedtime preference: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who can't sleep with light on aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habit may relate to sensory processing, saf...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar shares one habit that brings him ‘little moments’ of fondness. Experts say this hobby can reduce risk of dementia, boost self-esteemSachin Tendulkar recently took to X to reveal why he often spends time with his bat and why it is not just equipment for him. He shared tha...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Your nose may be talking directly to your brain: Scientists uncover a hidden nose-to-brain circuit that could explain why slow breathing calms anxietyScientists found a nose-to-brain pathway affecting emotional states in mice. Slow nasal airflow produced calming effects, while faster airf...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST