Psychologists say chronic nail biters may not be having a case of anxiety disorder but perfectionism. Though it promotes excellence, perfectionism has its pitfallsIt is extremely common to think that people with shadows beneath their eyes, caffeine addiction, and, most importantly, having a case of na...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Could this centuries-old Japanese tatami material be the ultimate ergonomic upgrade? Science shows Igusa rush grass speeds up cognitive output and eases anxietyNew research reveals Igusa mats boost cognitive speed and sharpen concentration during tasks. These natural floorings also help stabilize e...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
India's retail credit market shifts to rural, GenZ borrowers via digital platformsYounger consumers and rural households are driving India's retail credit market growth. These aspirational borrowers now account for most n...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
What’s really hiding around Einstein’s black holes? Scientists find a new gravitational wave clue, a ringing sound that could expose their mysterious ‘hair’Scientists are exploring subtle changes in black hole ringdown signals. These gravitational wave echoes could reveal surrounding matter or ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Science says your voice changes when you hear it on a recording, and your skull is partly to blameYour voice is an important part of how you recognize and represent yourself, so hearing an unfamiliar acoustic version of it can create a m...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
India in multi quarter growth upcycle, says Morgan Stanley; sees Sensex at 89,000 by June 2027Morgan Stanley sees India entering a multi-quarter growth upcycle, supported by improving investments, monetary policy and domestic demand....
07 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
A 2003 study shows how blue whale sounds travel more than 1,500 kilometers through a hidden ocean corridor discovered in World War II and how ships threaten itThe deep ocean serves as a natural sound superhighway for marine organisms, allowing low-frequency sounds to travel great distances through...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
In 1945, Percy Spencer noticed something unusual while working on radar equipment: the candy bar in his pocket had melted. The engineer began experimenting with popcorn and an egg, eventually setting him on the path to developing the microwave oven.In 1945, Percy Spencer made a casual observation that led to a major change in food preparation. Standing next to a magnetron one day, he n...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
In 2019, scientists shook living earthworms at high frequencies to study their changing shapes, uncovering an unusual physics phenomenon that earned one of science’s strangest prizesA captivating study explored the movements of earthworms placed on a vibrating surface, revealing surprising wave-like behaviors reminiscen...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Drought, wildfires & a brutal 'once-in-a-millennium' summer plague BritainBritain has endured its hottest summer on record, marked by successive heat waves, drought, destructive wildfires and water restrictions. T...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Science says microwaves don’t really cook food from the inside out, here’s what happens inside the ovenMicrowaves bounce off the metal walls inside the oven, and when the reflected waves interact with incoming waves, they can create areas of ...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'A new idea must not be judged by...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on true innovations, real value, patience, persistence, and long-term visionQuote of the day by Nikola Tesla, “A new idea must not be judged by its immediate results,” explains why new ideas need time before their v...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
In 1905, Einstein unlocked a mystery of light that seemed almost impossible, unknowingly laying the foundation for smartphone cameras, solar panels, burglar alarms and technologies yet to comeAlbert Einstein explained the photoelectric effect in 1905. This interaction of light and matter powers many modern devices. His theory rev...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Five Chinese students build a low-cost device that lets divers send messages underwater without radioFive Chinese students have developed DiveGuard, a low-cost underwater communication system that uses acoustic signals to let divers and sur...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
First drones, now missiles. The spending is certain, who gets the maximum is not: 14 stocks from the defence ecosystemThe defence sector’s positives are well known. But there are some unknowns. For “security reasons” we will never know how or why orders are...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Why does a microwave door have a metal mesh? The tiny holes are doing something importantThe metal mesh found on microwave doors serves an essential safety role. The small perforations allow for visibility while effectively bloc...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Louisiana used 13 million pounds of discarded oyster shells to build 8,000 feet of living shoreline; studies found oyster reefs can reduce wave heights under some conditionsIn Louisiana, discarded oyster shells are being creatively transformed into living shorelines to combat coastal erosion and rising sea leve...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST