Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
American saying of the day: 'Don’t Take No Wooden Nickels' — Meaning, origin, and how to use itThe American idiom "Don't take no wooden nickels" originated from promotional tokens with no real value, evolving into advice to be cautiou...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Quote of the day by Anna Wintour: ‘Those who want things always to stay the same are not…’ Visionary Vogue leader advocates staying open to changeAnna Wintour, a global fashion icon, transformed American Vogue. Her career highlights the importance of adapting to change. Wintour champi...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Apple CEO Tim Cook says AI boom makes price increases 'unavoidable'Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that demand for memory chips from the artificial intelligence boom will force the tech giant to increase...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: 'You can buy a house, but that doesn't make it a home. My wife has made our house a home, and raised these beautiful kids...' A powerful reminder that family is life's greatest achievement by the Oscar-winning Hollywood starDenzel Washington's quote, “You can buy a house, but that doesn't make it a home,” is a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Pauletta Washington,...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.53 AM IST
US retail sales beat expectations in May as energy costs stay highUS retail sales significantly exceeded expectations in May, climbing 0.9 percent to $763.7 billion, driven by a substantial 3.4 percent inc...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Scientists just found a new walking shark in a tiny corner of Papua New Guinea, and the meter-long species may be vulnerable because its range is so restrictedA new species of walking shark, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, has been discovered off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Named after Dr. Christine Du...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Cloudnine's 25% stake sale attracts top global PE firmsLeading global private equity firms are in the running to acquire a substantial minority stake in Cloudnine, India's premier maternity and ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debatesThe Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, serves as a pivotal case study in understanding the effects of authority and social role...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Woman who rescued injured crow keeps getting 'thank-you gifts' from other crowsLeah Wilson rescued a crow, and the bird's clan now follows her. Crows remember kindness and offer gifts. This shows a deep connection betw...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
In 1930, two brothers bolted a radio into a car dashboard, and the American road got its own soundtrackIn the revolutionary year of 1930, the Galvin brothers unveiled a groundbreaking invention: the car radio. This pivotal development infused...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Psychology suggests the grandparent who wraps leftovers for everyone isn’t fussing; they’re turning care into something tangible, because some generations learned love lands best when it can be carried homeGrandparents often express love through practical help like sending food. Research shows this instrumental support boosts their mood. These...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Gene Shalit dies at 100: Who is the iconic ‘Today’ show critic who brought wit, puns and personality to American televisionGene Shalit, the iconic film and book critic for NBC's Today show, has died at the age of 100. Known for his distinctive mustache and witty...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Entertainment columnist to Movie Critic: How did Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, land an NBC offer?Gene Shalit Death: Gene Shalit, the iconic "Today" show movie critic, has passed away at the age of 100. For over four decades, Shalit ente...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
‘A Muslim producer and a Jewish anchor for 25 years’: Bill Ritter steps down as ABC7 anchor after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosisVeteran ABC7 anchor Bill Ritter announced his departure from the anchor desk after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Th...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.26 AM IST