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In 1983, NASA flew Neurospora bread mold on STS-9 to test its body clock; the rhythm persisted, but faded out in 25% of flight tubes before light restored it- Japanese researchers in 2009 placed five men individually inside a dark room and captured a faint glow from their bodies, 1,000 times too weak for human eyes to see; but strangely, the invisible light wasn't constant: it grew stronger through the day and peaked around 4 p.m.
- 8-hour sleep rule is old and ‘too simple’, research says. Find out how much sleep do humans actually need
- In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravityNASA sent black desert beetles into space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1997. These insects lived on the Russian Mir space station f...28 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- Psychology says people who prefer working night shifts may be following their natural body clockPeople who prefer night shifts are not necessarily antisocial, unmotivated or unconventional. They may simply have anevening chronotype, fe...27 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- Is your child glued to phone during meals? Kareena Kapoor Khan’s nutritionist shares 3 simple hacks to reduce screen timeCelebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has worked with Kareena Kapoor Khan, offers parents practical solutions for mealtime screen depe...18 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- On the ISS, astronauts see 16 sunrises every day as the station circles Earth, but their bodies refuse to follow the 90-minute cycle, forcing crews to stick to a familiar 24-hour routine despite living through multiple days and nightsAstronauts on the International Space Station experience sixteen sunrises daily. They follow a strict twenty-four-hour schedule, ignoring t...12 Aug, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- Antarctica is covered in ice, yet fire is so dangerous that the U.S. keeps a full-time professional fire department thereThe extreme weather of Antarctica raises notable fire dangers for research stations. At McMurdo Station, the U.S. Antarctic Program's centr...08 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- ‘I gave up on having kids while I’m at Meta’: Employee says layoff fears derailed family plans, internet eruptsAn anonymous Meta employee has gone viral after revealing that fears of future layoffs have made her postpone having children. In a candid ...07 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- In 1989, scientists demonstrated that carefully timed bright light can reset the body's biological clock. Years later, it produced breakthroughs in treating jet lag, insomnia, shift-work disorder and disrupted sleepIn 1989, scientists proved bright light therapy resets your biological clock. It changed sleep medicine overnight. Timed light exposure shu...07 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- In the 1980s, Dutch ecologists released cattle, horses, and deer into a fenced polder to recreate “wild Europe”; in one winter, its herds collapsedOostvaardersplassen's ambitious rewilding project sought to revive Europe’s ecological history with the introduction of tough native specie...30 Jul, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- Humans have a 'third eye' in the brain: Study links it to a 600-million-year-old Cyclops ancestorHumans cyclops connection: Scientists claim our eyes and even a hormone-regulating gland in our brain trace back to a bizarre, one-eyed sea...27 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin, 'Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise' reveals psychology of successful individuals, teaches timeless life inspiring lesson on healthcare, positive lifestyle in modern hectic worldQuote of the day by Benjamin Franklin continues to inspire because it celebrates the power of everyday choices. Benjamin Franklin understoo...25 Jul, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- Psychology uncovers why aches and pains feel more intense at night - and why your mind may be making it worsePain often feels worse at night due to fewer distractions and increased stress. Poor sleep cycles can heighten pain sensitivity and reduce ...23 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- Why the same foods you eat during the day can lead to belly fat, higher blood sugar & poorer cholesterol levels at night; study has the answerNight owls consuming high-energy foods late at night show greater body fat. Evening-types eat less in the morning and more after 8 pm. This...20 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
- Psychology says people who prefer staying awake late at night are not insomniacs, they may be looking for uninterrupted focusStaying up late doesn't automatically indicate laziness, poor self-control, or a particular personality type. At the same time, research co...17 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- Psychology says people who follow a strict daily schedule and wake up, eat and sleep at fixed times aren't rigid thinkers: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who follow a strict daily schedule and wake up, eat and sleep at fixed times aren't always trying to control everyth...17 Jul, 2026, 03.26 AM IST
- Your dog knows the clocks changed, even if they can’t tell time —and what happens inside their brain is truly fascinating"Your dog isn't watching the clock—but it knows something changed." If your pet suddenly wakes you earlier, begs for dinner at the "wrong" ...14 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
- She did an MBA in US, acted with Amitabh Bachchan, and left an Anil Kapoor film for marriage, now runs a Rs 120 crore chicken business empirePerizaad Zorabian transitioned from acting to leading a large poultry business. She chose family and business over film offers and marriage...13 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
- Messi, Ronaldo, Modrić defy their biological clocks as stars push middle ageElite footballers are playing longer due to scientific and medical advancements. Players in their mid-thirties and older are now common in ...10 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
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