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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 walking- 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 forms
- Psychology says people may happily wait 2 hours for a new iPhone but hate 20 minutes at the DMV, here’s why
- Psychology says people who talk to pets like they understand every word may be using a very human social instinctHow people think about their pets may shape the way they interact with them. When an animal is regarded as part of the family rather than s...18 Sep, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- AI set to wipe out humans? Andrew Ng breaks his silence on artificial intelligence doomsday warnings as tech leaders debate whether superintelligent machines could become uncontrollableAI pioneer Andrew Ng calls extinction warnings science fiction, not science. He urges industry focus on practical engineering and cybersecu...18 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next yearDespite impressive hardware advances allowing Chinese humanoids to sprint, dance and do backflips on command, Chinese robot firms are incre...18 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Theranautilus’ nanorobots will be ready for human trials by year-endTheranautilus won the Top Innovator category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 for its unique nanorobot technology, which is built ...18 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- A future without oxygen: Scientists explain what Earth could look like in a billion years - hostile to complex life long before the Sun dies outEarth's breathable atmosphere is a temporary phenomenon, experts predict. Computer simulations show oxygen loss within one billion years, l...18 Sep, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
- T. rex was closer to a bird than a crocodile in body temperature? New fossil tooth study reveals how the dinosaur survived Arctic winters and hunted across North AmericaScientists determined Tyrannosaurus rex had a body temperature around 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit. This was calculated by analyzing chemical si...17 Sep, 2026, 11.26 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
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking:"We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star."Stephen Hawking posited that humanity's uniqueness lies in our capacity to grasp the universe's complexities. He believed this insight evol...17 Sep, 2026, 07.42 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
- Politics, paranoia & AI kill switch: AI can be switched off. But what if it learns to fight back?US lawmakers have introduced an AI Kill Switch Act to regulate advanced artificial intelligence systems. This bill grants the government po...16 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- DeepMind cofounder warns AI capabilities must not outrun safety controls: FTAI companies' warnings about recursive self-improvement come as researchers report that increasingly capable AI agents can write software, ...16 Sep, 2026, 08.53 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
- Does smoking protect against Parkinson’s? A study of half a million people points to carbon monoxide, revealing a surprising clue in cigarette smokeA recent study indicates that carbon monoxide might be responsible for lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease, as opposed to nicotine. Re...14 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- Forgetting the names of people you just met? Psychology says it may not mean you have a bad memoryNames can be tricky for our brains to learn and remember effectively, as they usually don’t have intrinsic meaning and act merely as arbitr...13 Sep, 2026, 05.41 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
- Age reversing seafood found? Scientists discover sea squirts that can help you get youngerAge reversing seafood: Scientists have found that plasmalogens, compounds naturally present in sea squirts and other seafood, may help reve...07 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- Why does the human brain take so long to develop? Scientists find a gene that may provide a clue about our extraordinary brainpower, cognitive abilitiesA human-specific gene influences brain immune cell development. These cells, called microglia, mature much slower than in mice. This extend...02 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
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