Mysterious radio bursts detected 63 light-years from Earth, well beyond our solar system: What scientists discovered about its sourceA newly reported radio signature from Beta Pictoris b is giving astronomers a rare way to investigate the magnetic environment of a planet ...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Strange radio signals detected from exoplanet almost 63 light-years from EarthResearchers have observed unusual radio signals from Beta Pictoris b, an exoplanet located 63 light-years away. These signals, detected usi...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Woman warns against sharing exact salary with everyone. Experts reveal pay conversations can help, but context mattersA woman’s warning against sharing exact salary figures has sparked debate over financial privacy, workplace comparisons and pay transparenc...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Scientists found 84 strange objects hiding inside six galaxies. Their unusual X-ray emissions could change what we know about the universeScientists have discovered 84 unusual “hypersoft X-ray sources” across six galaxies using archival data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observato...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
In 1855, scientists discovered a fungus that turns flies into zombie hosts. More than 160 years later, its spores still show how a parasite can control behavior in fliesA parasitic fungus, Entomophthora muscae, infects flies and manipulates their behavior. This fungus drives infected insects to high points ...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Quote of the day by Natalie Portman: 'I’d rather be smart than a movie star.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on deep personal growth, intellectual curiosity, external fame, shallow validation and self-awarenessQuote of the day by Natalie Portman, “I’d rather be smart than a movie star,” focuses on education, personal growth and intellectual curios...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
74 years before ChatGPT was released, a former child prodigy was talking about AI usage by humans. His 5 big predictions might already be trueA child prodigy who became one of the pioneers of cybernetics was thinking about intelligent machines decades before artificial intelligenc...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Quote of the day by former U.S. vice president Al Gore: “For me, the experience has simply been feeling very passionately about something that...” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on purpose, passion, resilience, courage, self-growth and why finding what truly matters can transform the way you face uncertaintyQuote of the day by Al Gore: “I had a detailed plan for my life, but it turned out life had a completely different plan for me” reflects th...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
A 2024 Harvard-led study collected 281 German cockroaches from 17 countries across 6 continents and analyzed their DNA; researchers found the pest evolved from an Asian cockroach about 2,100 years ago before hitching rides with humans around the worldAccording to new genetic findings, the German cockroach's roots trace back to Asia nearly 2,000 years ago. It seems that the cockroach adap...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
‘Rs 1 crore in US is like Rs 25 lakh in India’: Techie, who spent 15 years in America, says he saved more with one-fourth salary at home: Here’s whyAn Indian professional living in the US says he was able to save more on a Rs 25 lakh annual salary in India than on his current US income ...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan’s parents escaped Vietnam by boat with no hope of reuniting with their family; decades later, their daughter became a Harvard graduate & philanthropistPriscilla Chan's journey is rooted in her family's escape from war-torn Vietnam in search of safety and a better life. She became the first...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Harvard says success requires more than just hard work: Billionaires Satya Nadella, Warren Buffett and Richard Branson reveal the one habit that keeps them on top of the gameMost people engaged in the hustle culture and climbing the corporate ladder would sniff and scoff at the idea of having hobbies. However, m...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Hyderabad-born MIT astronomer Rohan Naidu, who dropped out of engineering at 18 & loves Test cricket, is behind the 'Black Hole Star' discoveryBlack Hole Star: A Hyderabad-born astronomer and fellow scientists have identified a possible ‘black hole star’ using the James Webb Space ...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demandUK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective ea...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
In 2018, researchers won a peace prize for studying why drivers shout and curse while driving and what makes ordinary motorists lose their temperResearchers studied why drivers shout and curse at strangers in traffic. This research earned them an Ig Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. Many dr...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
In 2025, Harvard University developed a chemical coating for insecticide-treated bed nets that blocks malaria parasites inside mosquitoes instead of killing the insects. It produced a breakthrough that could fight malaria without increasing insecticide resistanceScientists have discovered novel compounds that prevent the transmission of malaria parasites in mosquitoes. These innovative chemicals can...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
90-second rule, all emotions under control: Harvard neuroscientist's method helps manage daily life problems in just 2 minutesThe 90-second rule is gaining attention as a simple way to deal with difficult emotions, stress and everyday situations that can quickly af...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST