Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: “The thing about smart people is that..." - A timeless lesson on intelligence and perceptionStephen Hawking's quote suggests original ideas often seem strange to those with familiar thinking. Groundbreaking thinkers faced dismissal...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur invented a chemical solution accidentally, which could be used for straightening hair safely well ahead of time while experimenting with liquids to solve a common problem with sewing machinesIn 1909, a Black American entrepreneur, Garrett Morgan, was experimenting with a liquid to reduce friction from sewing machine needles when...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
In 2004, scientists found a way to detect hidden rail flaws without stopping trainsUniversity of Warwick researchers developed a new non-contact rail crack detection technology. This system uses electromagnetic acoustic tr...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinaryResearchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific exp...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Rare 45,000-year-old crystal tool changed how scientists viewed NeanderthalsA rare crystal tool found in a French cave is changing scientific views. This ancient artifact reveals Neanderthals were skilled toolmakers...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Quote of the day by Penelope Cruz: 'Every day, you get to know yourself a little better, but never even close to knowing all the mysteries about yourself' – What Vanilla Sky, Volver actress teaches us about self-discoveryPenelope Cruz believes self-discovery is a lifelong journey. Every experience helps us understand ourselves a little better. Painful memori...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'A joke is often the hole through which...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on human communication, self-awareness, subconscious leak and emotional honestyJapanese proverb of the day highlights how humor can reveal thoughts that people hesitate to express directly. The proverb, "A joke is ofte...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
In 2006, scientists discovered giant Antarctic lakes 4 kilometres below surface that never froze despite brutal cold and could harbor ancient lifeGiant Antarctic lakes discovered: Scientists discovered two giant lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. These lakes are the second and thir...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
'Didn't want to let her go': UK man kept mother's body in freezer for 3 years, claimed £78,000 in benefits, now jailed for two years and four monthsA British man received a prison sentence for hiding his mother's body. He kept her remains in a chest freezer for nearly three years. Durin...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Japanese invasive beetle grubs are quietly killing lawns from below: Why skunks and moles may be your best friends to save your yardSkunks digging in yards are often searching for insect food sources. Japanese beetle grubs are a common culprit weakening grass from below....
03 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
In 1971, one tiny chip invented by an Italian American Physicist started the technology revolution behind today's AI, phones and PCsThe Federico Faggin story begins with a chip smaller than a fingernail but powerful enough to reshape modern life. In 1971, the Intel 4004 ...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
In 2007, a tiny ghost-white beetle revealed the secret to the world's brightest white paintNature's whitest white beetle is giving scientists a new way to rethink modern materials. The tiny Cyphochilus beetle creates an intensely ...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
In 2010, a 36-minute routine telescope session captured hidden giant rings in Venus' atmosphere: Archived images reveal mysterious planet-wide atmospheric waves after 16 yearsIn 2010, astronomers captured 36 minutes of Venus imagery while waiting for sunset in the Canary Islands. The data sat forgotten in archive...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Scientists uncover a lost Amazon civilization hidden beneath the rainforest using lasers, may have been home to 3 million peopleAncient earthworks discovered using LiDAR technology reveal a large Aquiry civilization. These geometric structures suggest extensive human...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Before Stephen Hawking conquered the world of astrophysics, he was a constant source of worry to his father Frank: 'He has little...'Before Stephen Hawking established himself as a legendary name in the field of astrophysics, cosmology, he was a bright student at Oxford. ...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
In 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago: Fossil discovery explains how raptors spread across ancient EarthIn 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago after research...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
In 2005, scientists thawed 32,000-year-old organisms frozen since the Ice Age, and they started swimming almost immediately, challenging everything we knew about life's limitsNASA scientists made a groundbreaking discovery deep inside Alaskan permafrost. They defrosted 32,000-year-old bacteria frozen since the an...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.01 PM IST