What if the secret to beating distraction has been hidden in the brainstem all along? A new study offers hope for ADHD researchScientists have pinpointed an ancient brain region acting as a "focus switch," crucial for filtering distractions and prioritizing informat...
Quote of the Day by American psychologist John B. Watson: 'There are for us no instincts...'- Life lessons on habit formation, human potential, personal growth by the Behaviorism pioneerPioneering psychologist John B. Watson asserted that human behavior is largely learned, not innate. His foundational work in behaviorism ch...
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
NASA's Artemis III crew: A test pilot, an Italian, a record-holder and a first-timerNASA has announced the crew for its upcoming Artemis III mission. This mission will feature a docking demonstration with three spacecraft i...
Can replacing sugary beverages with ‘healthy’ alternatives help you lose weight? Stanford-trained longevity expert says: ‘Why you switch…’Longevity expert Peter Attia clarifies the impact of switching to artificially sweetened beverages for weight loss. While some studies show...
In 1858, a curious dig in a New Jersey marl pit turned out to uncover one of the most important dinosaur finds in US historyA farmer's accidental discovery in a New Jersey marl pit in the 1830s led to the unearthing of the first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton ...
Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework dealPresident Trump faces a strategic dilemma as a potential framework deal with Iran emerges, aiming to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Stra...
AI speaks every language. So why learn French anymore?As AI translation tools advance, universities grapple with the future of language education. While AI facilitates communication, experts ar...
Movie dialogue of the day by Dracula star Gary Oldman: 'The luckiest man who walks on this earth is the one who finds true love'; Dracula actor’s iconic dialogue teaches us why true love is the biggest assetThe 1992 film 'Dracula' highlights that true love is the ultimate fortune, surpassing wealth or status. Count Dracula himself declares that...
Forget Hantavirus and Ebola, this deadly virus has killed over 500, mostly children, in India's neighbouring country. Check signs and symptomsA severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 lives, predominantly young children, with over 60,000 suspected cases reported...
Quote of the day by Chris Hemsworth: 'I choose to run towards my problems, and not away from them, because that's what heroes do'; what Thor: Ragnarok actor's line teaches about resilience and leadershipChris Hemsworth's portrayal of Thor in Thor Ragnarok delivered a powerful message. His character's statement about facing problems directly...
America’s business schools are dangling discounts to win back students as AI panic sets inAmerican business schools are slashing tuition fees and offering scholarships. This move comes as professionals reconsider the value of tra...
In 1879, a chemist left a lab without washing his hands: A sweet taste on his fingers revealed saccharin and changed the history of artificial sweetnessImagine the year is 1879, a time of exploration and innovation. Constantin Fahlberg, while working in a lab, accidentally discovers sacchar...
Quote of the day by P.J. O’Rourke: 'You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you...' Life lessons on parenting, human nature and relationships by popular US writer and humoristQuote of the day by P.J. O’Rourke highlights parenting, human nature and relationships through humor and truth. The quote of the day today ...
As US reboots psychedelics from counterculture to R&D, Indian pharma must take the leadThe United States is accelerating research into psychedelic drugs for mental illness. This shift prompts India to re-evaluate its own drug ...
Quote of the day by Anthony Hopkins: 'Today is the tomorrow we feared yesterday” – meaning explainedAnthony Hopkins' quote highlights how we worry about tomorrow's challenges. Often, when that day arrives, the feared events are less daunti...