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Did violent volcanic eruptions create modern humans? A landmark 2016 study linking the East African Rift Valley to Homo sapiens around 300,000 years ago says they may haveDid violent volcanic eruptions create modern humans? New science says yes. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, massive eruptions shook the ...- Quote of the day by Graham Greene: 'Point me out the happy man and I will point you out either egotism, selfishness, evil - or else an absolute ignorance'; life lessons on how there is no such thing as complete happiness and sadness is inevitableComplete happiness and unconditional joy are non-existent concepts. Years earlier, iconic British author Graham Greene argued that people w...
- Before Stephen Hawking conquered the world of astrophysics, he was a constant source of worry to his father Frank: 'He has little...'Before Stephen Hawking established himself as a legendary name in the field of astrophysics, cosmology, he was a bright student at Oxford. ...
- One of Cambridge University's most famous colleges tightens rules on sexual harassment and bullyingOne of Cambridge University's most famous colleges, King's College, is introducing stricter measures to tackle sexual harassment and bullyi...
- Ex NITI Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar got attracted to Naxal ideology as student, hung Che's poster in room: New bookKumar, as per the book, got attracted to the Communist Party of India (CPI) (Marxist-Leninist) when he was a student of Delhi's prestigious...
- Quote of the Day by Lewis Carroll: “In the end, we only regret the...” — Inspiring life lessons on courage, bold choices, self-growth, confidence, opportunity, resilience, personal success, and why fear of failure often creates our greatest regrets by the English author best known for Alice's Adventures in WonderlandToday's Quote of the Day by Lewis Carroll shares a powerful reminder about courage, choices, and life’s missed opportunities. His famous wo...
- Quote of the day by Thomas Hobbes: 'There is no such thing as perpetual tranquillity of mind while we...' - inspiring life lessons on understanding human mind, accepting change, fear and desire by English philosopher known for introducing social contract theory in his book LeviathanQuote of the day by Thomas Hobbes: Thomas Hobbes believed life's constant motion prevents perpetual mental peace. Desires and fears ensure ...
- In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from vacation and accidentally discovered penicillin, the medical breakthrough that became the world's most widely used antibioticSir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin accidentally in 1928 after returning from vacation. Howard Florey and Ernst Chain later develop...
- UK PM Andy Burnham promotes British Indian AI minister to Cabinet postPrime Minister Andy Burnham has formed his new Cabinet team in London. British Indian minister Kanishka Narayan was promoted to the Cabinet...
- Indian-American Nirav Shah withdraws from Maine Senate Democratic primaryIndian-American Nirav Shah withdrew from the Maine Senate Democratic primary race. He declared his support for Troy Jackson, who emerged as...
- Aston Martin debuts ‘Dreadnought’ SUV in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ahead of October launchAston Martin has unveiled the virtual Dreadnought SUV for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This military-inspired vehicle will be accessible...
- Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: ‘I really don't see anything romantic in proposing. It is very romantic to be in love. But there is nothing romantic about a definite proposal…’Oscar Wilde believed romance thrives in uncertainty, not definite proposals. Modern relationships often rush towards milestones, missing ea...
- Quote of the Day by John Berger: ‘To be desired is perhaps the closest anybody in this life can reach to feeling immortal’ - British art critic explains why everyone wants to feel unforgettableJohn Berger suggested being desired offers a feeling of immortality. This desire reflects a deep human need to be seen and remembered. Genu...
- What Leaders Get Wrong About Strategic AlignmentA survey of 400 executives identifies the most common mistakes—and how to avoid them.
- US panic is missing the point on Chinese AISince last year, I have been tracking the trend of American startups using Chinese AI. This year, the shift has become harder to ignore. Bu...
- Quote of the Day by Yuval Noah Harari: 'You could never convince a monkey to give you a banana…'- Inspiring life lessons on human belief, critical thinking, and questioning assumptions by the historian, and best-selling author of 'Sapiens' and 'Homo Deus'.Yuval Noah Harari highlights human imagination's power to create abstract beliefs. This capacity allows for societal organization around sh...
- Psychology explains people who love backyard BBQs may be happier because they’re fulfilling one of the brain’s deepest social needsSharing meals with others consistently boosts life satisfaction and positive emotions. Outdoor settings also provide psychological benefits...
- First vaccine for Bundibugyo Ebola hits human trials in Oxford studyOxford's Ebola vaccine candidate has entered Phase 1 clinical trials for safety evaluation. The ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine uses a platform simila...
- India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis findsIndia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and...
- Nirav Shah throws his hat in US Senate race from MaineEpidemiologist Nirav Shah has entered the Maine US Senate race. He replaces Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations. Shah previously...
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