A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for itA young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural swimming to obse...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
In 1904, an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes, which led to the creation of the ice-cream cone as a dessert iconThe ice cream cone's origin is not a simple tale. While a popular legend points to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, historical research rev...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
7 Japanese memory techniques people use to remember more, from train operators to mental-abacus expertsA groundbreaking study has unveiled powerful strategies for enhancing memory. Researchers emphasize the importance of spatial awareness, ac...
30 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Earl Nightingale: 'Never give up on a dream just because...'-How 'The Dean of Personal Development’s' most powerful quote still inspires dreamers todayEarl Nightingale's timeless quote "The time will pass anyway" continues to inspire millions. It encourages people to pursue their dreams de...
28 May, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
In 2014, a 5-year-old’s innocent fossil hunt led to the discovery of a rare armored dinosaur in TexasA young boy found unusual bones near a Texas shopping centre. Initially thought to be turtle remains, further analysis revealed them to be ...
26 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Is Magnus Carlsen unbeatable?Magnus Carlsen is Norway's sporting icon. His presence defines Norway Chess. Carlsen's return to the tournament brings excitement. He is a ...
25 May, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
He once auditioned for Roadies. Now, he works as metro railway maintenance worker, picking stones and heavy equipment from the tracks. Kolkata man's only dream is to represent India in bodybuildingA Kolkata man named Ashu faced a Roadies rejection and family crisis, forcing him to abandon his dreams for a demanding track maintenance j...
24 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
In 1938, Chester Carlson was rubbing sulfur and zinc onto a plate when a faint image appeared, sparking the invention of xerography, which changed how workplaces handled paperwork worldwideChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938, driven by the frustration of manually copying documents. His groundbreaking dry imaging proces...
23 May, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
How a 15-year-old boy gave millions of blind people the ability to readLouis Braille, a teenager, created a revolutionary dot-based reading system. This system, based on a six-dot cell, allows blind individuals...
20 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'I have come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying, and for this reason, I can never be satisfied with anyone who would be blockhead enough to have me' - What ex-US President wanted to say about love, insecurity and relationshipsA resurfaced 1838 letter from Abraham Lincoln reveals his deep-seated insecurity about love, humorously questioning why anyone would marry ...
16 May, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Quote of the day by Christopher Paolini: 'The trick is to find happiness in the brief gaps between...' Life lessons on joy, human nature and hardships by American writerQuote of the day by Christopher Paolini highlights a message about finding happiness during short calm moments between life’s challenges. T...
14 May, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to...' Life lessons on human nature, true happiness and success by founding father of the United StatesQuote of the day by Benjamin Franklin highlights personal responsibility and the idea that happiness requires action. The quote explains th...
14 May, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
India is facing a data obesity epidemic—as storage in phones fails to keep up with people’s voracious appetite for visualsIndia’s growing use of smartphones, AI tools and social media is driving a surge in demand for digital storage, with experts warning of a “...
10 May, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
In the 1870s, George Eastman Struggled With Heavy Travel Cameras: That Frustration Established the Foundation for KodakGeorge Eastman transformed photography. He faced challenges with cumbersome equipment and complex chemicals. Eastman developed flexible fil...
01 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
In 1938, Ruth Wakefield Added Chocolate Chunks to Cookie Dough, Expecting Them to Melt: Ended Up Establishing the Foundation for Chocolate Chip CookiesRuth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn intentionally created the "Toll House Chocolate Crunch Cookie" in the late 1930s. Unlike previous choc...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
How a Farmer’s Well Digging Led to the Discovery of the Terracotta ArmyChinese farmers digging for water in 1974 stumbled upon fragments of terracotta, leading to the discovery of the Terracotta Army. This acci...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Zulu proverb of the day: 'You cannot chase two antelope at once'-The Zulu Proverb that warns against doing too much at onceZulu proverb of the day: A Zulu proverb, 'Ungexoshe mpalambili,' meaning 'You cannot chase two antelope at once,' offers timeless wisdom. I...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.23 PM IST