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In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...- Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
- Quote of the day by Robert Frost: '“A mother takes 20 years to make a man of her boy, and another woman makes a fool of him in 20 minutes' ; American literary icon once reflected how love makes a fool of us allLove's powerful influence can lead individuals to overlook problematic behavior, a sentiment poet Robert Frost humorously captured. His quo...
- In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debatesThe Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, serves as a pivotal case study in understanding the effects of authority and social role...
- 'Pyrrhic victory': Iran war leaves no clear winners, experts sayA recent Middle East war has concluded with no clear victor. Iran, though weakened, successfully thwarted the objectives of the United Stat...
- US-Iran deal could leave Gulf states in the lurch: analystsGulf nations face a precarious future after Iran's attacks. A new deal offers only a temporary reprieve, leaving them vulnerable to regiona...
- When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
- Quote of the day by Oliver Tree: 'No matter how strange you look, no matter how ugly you feel, you are beautiful. Life is sweet like a pineapple pizza', American singer's motivational lesson on life before his deathAmerican singer Oliver Tree was reportedly on board a helicopter that crashed in Brazil. The incident claimed six lives. News reports confi...
- Melting icebergs are dropping rocks onto the Arctic seafloor, and those stones are turning into deep-sea homes for marine life as climate change quietly redraws where life can liveMelting icebergs in the Arctic are delivering rocks to the seafloor. These rocks are becoming new homes for corals and sponges. This discov...
- Quote of the day by J.P. Morgan: 'People without homes will not quarrel with their leaders. This is well known among our...' - thought-provoking economic lessons on power, capitalism, public influence, leadership and social division by founder of JPMorgan Chase & CoQuote of the day by J.P. Morgan (John Pierpont Morgan): Financier J.P. Morgan's words highlight how economic insecurity can make people vul...
- South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
- Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectivelyAI company Anthropic is launching a new program called Claude Corps. This initiative will place 1,000 fellows with non-profit organizations...
- Why the 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet, according to new researchThe upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico faces criticism for its environmental impact. Researchers warn it could be ...
- Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
- Life lesson of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Finish each day and be done with it. You have...' Timeless learning on achievements, work culture, relentlessness, passion, acceptance, hard work and success by American lecturer, poet, and essayist who began New England TranscendentalismLife lesson of the day comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American lecturer, poet, essayist and leader of New England Transcendentalism. Hi...
- Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
- 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...
- Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...
- Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: ‘There are two kinds of teachers: the kind that fill you with so much quail shot that you can't move and…’ - lesson on teaching and why the best mentors inspire rather than controlQuote of the Day by Robert Frost offered a timeless perspective on teaching. His words distinguish between instructors who burden students ...
- America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
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