Not an animal, but one popular fruit shares 60% of human genes. Genetic expert says it’s not shocking: ‘There’s a lot of things we do the same way…'Who doesn’t like to munch on a banana or two during the summer? Although a guilty pleasure for those with high blood sugar levels, it remai...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.56 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
In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking waterLead detection may soon look very different from a trip to the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a DNA lead s...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Harvard Business School considered Europe, Canada MBA options as Trump tightened visa rulesHarvard Business School explored teaching MBA students in Europe and Canada as the Trump administration threatened its ability to sponsor i...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
US immigration authorities tighten scrutiny of student work permits; warns colleges over improper CPT approvalsUS immigration authorities have warned colleges of tougher scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training approvals for international students. ...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Midcap emerges as strong SIP option with 17.59% average 10-year return: WhiteOak CapitalInvesting in midcap SIPs has proven to be beneficial, boasting an impressive average return of 17.59% over the past decade. This investment...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Harvard Business School, where MBA can cost over a crore, launches Rs 67,000 programme to teach how to do businessHarvard Business School has introduced an innovative AI-powered bootcamp featuring digital avatars modelled on its faculty to assist partic...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
In 1919, a Harvard graduate secretly became a spy in Germany. He warned the world about Hitler and Holocaust, 20 years before World War IIWinthrop Pickard Bell, a Harvard-trained philosopher and secret British intelligence agent, warned about the growing Nazi threat years befo...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Harvard, NYU, MIT may come to India as US sees ‘massive’ demand from students, says envoy Sergio GorUS envoy Sergio Gor said he was in talks with American universities like Harvard, NYU and Purdue to bring their institutions to India amid ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Love getting a summer tan? Dermatologists reveal why severe sunburns should never be ignoredRecent findings reveal that severe sunburns can dramatically increase the chances of developing skin cancer in adulthood, particularly a ty...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Can Apple Cider Vinegar help burn belly fat? Here’s what experts want you to knowApple cider vinegar shows modest weight reduction and BMI improvements in some studies. However, research limitations and a retracted study...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poachingA historic pangolin specimen from 1836 helped confirm Manis aurita as a distinct species. This discovery aids conservationists in identifyi...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'One kind word can warm three winter months...'; A simple reminder that kindness costs nothingA thoughtful word can bring great comfort during tough moments. Little acts of kindness can have a far-reaching impact on people's lives. I...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Harvard warns international students to plan US return before new four-year visa limit beginsHarvard is advising international students and scholars to be in the US by September 15, when new visa rules take effect. Those entering or...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Employees in one very common profession at higher cancer risk than even nuclear workers. Harvard study examines 13 million death recordsA new Harvard Medical School study has found a surprising cancer risk among workers in one common profession, with the group recording a hi...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Longevity secret: Harvard study finds optimistic people can live 15% longer than pessimists. What causes more happiness? 88-year-old study says it’s neither wealth nor successWant to live longer? Cultivate a positive mindset now. A study conducted by Harvard University found that people who are more optimistic an...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Harvard MBA graduate who built three companies worth more than $1 billion says grandfather didn't talk to her for 3 months when she returned to IndiaNaiyya Saggi, founder of BabyChakra and co-founder of The Good Glamm Group, revealed that her grandfather stopped speaking to her for three...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST