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At 22, Tennessee engineer Connor Gibson taught himself dentistry and 3D printing to make free dentures for thousands of Americans- Psychology says people who always wear shoes wherever they go may not be obsessed with fashion but driven by an unexpected need for control and comfort
- Psychology says people who constantly lose their handkerchiefs aren't forgetful, their brains may be overwhelmed by competing priorities
- Psychology says people who solve crosswords and puzzles every day aren't just passing time, they may be training their brains to handle bigger challengesPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal deeper motivations. The crossword puzzle itself is rarely the real story. More ofte...23 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- When frontier AI can be switched off: India's sovereignty challengeIndia must not depend on foreign AI models, as US export controls demonstrate potential access denial. Past reliance on external tech, like...22 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
- Psychology says people who take the same route every day aren't boring, they may be reducing mental overload in a stressful worldPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal hidden emotional needs. The route itself is rarely the real story. The relief it cr...22 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- Psychology says people who wash their hands 10 times a day aren't always germaphobes, they may be trying to calm an overworked mindPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. The soap itself is rarely the real story. The sense of rea...22 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep fidgeting with something in their hands are not distracted: Why the brain uses small movements to think, focus and calm itselfPsychology suggests that people who constantly fidget with objects in their hands are rarely being rude, distracted, or impatient. More oft...22 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasksPsychology suggests that people who forget what they intended to buy after arriving at the store are rarely absent-minded. More often, they...21 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Psychology says people in their 60s and 70s who keep a handwritten address book aren’t out of touch: They’re protecting important relationships in a form they trust, because memory often feels more reliable when information can be seen, touched, and easily foundMany adults in their 60s and 70s still prefer handwritten address books, not out of technophobia, but as a dependable memory support. Resea...20 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Yoga may boost cognition, reduce depression, aid gut health in early Alzheimer's: AIIMS studyA 12-week yoga program has shown promising results for individuals with mild Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at AIIMS, Delhi, observed sig...20 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Psychology suggests adults who talk themselves through everyday tasks aren’t scattered; self-guiding speech can help the brain maintain focus and reduce cognitive driftMany think that speaking to oneself is a sign of distraction, but research in psychology shows it's quite the opposite. Engaging in self-di...19 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who feel compelled to finish everything before resting aren't unusually disciplined; unfinished responsibilities may remain psychologically activeYour brain constantly remembers unfinished tasks, making true rest difficult. Research shows that incomplete work stays in your mind, deman...19 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- Not job loss, AI's biggest danger is something much worse. Why doctors and techies could be the first victims, research findsAs artificial intelligence becomes a routine part of work in healthcare, software development and other professions, researchers are warnin...19 Jun, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
- Psychology suggests people who wash dishes right after eating aren’t just tidy; they’re closing small mental loops, because unfinished tasks tend to stay active in attention longer than most people realizeTidying up the kitchen right after a meal can do wonders for your mindset. Those dirty dishes represent unfinished business, cluttering you...18 Jun, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
- Two techies from India and Pakistan built an AI startup - Now both are billionaires thanks to Elon Musk. Here's all about Aman Sanger and Sualeh AsifTwo young entrepreneurs, Aman Sanger from India and Sualeh Asif from Pakistan, have joined the billionaire ranks. Their company, Cursor, a ...18 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
- Quote of the day by famous psychologist Elizabeth Loftus: 'Just because someone thinks they remember something in detail, with confidence and with emotion, does not mean that it actually happened, .. False memories have these characteristics too.'Renowned psychologist Elizabeth Loftus reveals that vivid, confident, and emotional memories are not always accurate, as false memories can...17 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who look up restaurant menus before meeting friends aren’t fussy; they’re lowering cognitive load before connection begins, because too many small unknowns can drain social energyChecking restaurant menus beforehand is not fussiness but a smart way to manage mental energy. Social gatherings demand attention for conve...15 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab approved in India, but neurologists flag cost, access barriersA new drug for Alzheimer's, donanemab, has arrived in India. It aims to slow the disease's progression by clearing brain plaques. While off...14 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
- Psychology says the exhaustion of modern life often isn’t from overwork: It’s from the fact that we’ve eliminated every attention gap, and the brain never gets the empty space it needs to recoverIn our bustling modern world, the rush of daily life rarely grants us the luxury of stillness. The unending stimulation stretches our menta...13 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
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