Psychology says people who take hot showers even in summer may not just love warmth, their brains could be craving comfort, routine and emotional reliefWhy do some people insist on taking hot showers even during the hottest months? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to emotional co...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine. Now, they can listen to silent whales. Here's howTiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine as researchers have found that these underwater communication cabl...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.28 AM IST
Researchers finally found evidence from a region in Space where nothing is supposed to escapeA historic black hole discovery is changing how scientists explore the universe. Researchers have detected possible fingerprints of a black...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
For the first time, researchers reached a region near a Black Hole once beyond studyA powerful black hole collision has opened a new chapter in space science. Scientists used the loudest gravitational wave signal ever detec...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Not scrolling on your phone, but getting your hands dirty with soil can make you happier, say Harvard and gardening expertsDigging into your garden might be the secret to a happier mind. Experts reveal that beneficial microbes in healthy soil, like Mycobacterium...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Why do people colour their hair? The psychology, fashion trends and personal reasons behind itMillions globally embrace hair colouring, transforming their look for diverse reasons. From masking grey strands to embracing bold self-exp...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Tech entrepreneurs seeking the next AI frontier are pivoting from chatbots to 'world models'AI is evolving beyond text-based chatbots, with researchers now focusing on "world models." These advanced systems aim to teach AI to under...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Psychology says people who sit in chairs with their legs up and crossed may not be rude, their brains could be creating a personal comfort zoneWhy do some people always sit with their legs up and crossed on chairs? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to self-soothing, body ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Why some employees struggle to work in morning shifts while others dislike later hour shifts, Harvard scholar explains the biological reasonSome employees naturally perform better in the morning, while others are more productive later in the day. According to Harvard-affiliated ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
All the world's a robot-staging ground for tech entrepreneurs building 'physical AI'Artificial intelligence is advancing beyond mere language comprehension. Researchers are now constructing 'world models' that allow AI syst...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
California's coastal sand dunes are becoming history, and the first-ever map shows how 165 years of development and erosion have shrunk a natural shield against storms and rising seasCalifornia's iconic beaches are losing their natural sand dune protectors, with over half disappearing since the Gold Rush due to developme...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature...' How the first artificial life's invention shows a darker reality of human behaviourStephen Hawking’s 1994 remark that computer viruses could be considered a form of life remains one of his most thought-provoking observatio...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Psychology says adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are not old-fashioned: Why physically seeing money grow gives the brain a sense of control and securityPsychology suggests that adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are rarely being old-fashioned. More often, they are responding to a ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Scientists just found quantum entanglement in a crystal you can see with the naked eyeQuantum entanglement is often described as one of nature’s strangest secrets. Now, scientists have found it inside a crystal large enough t...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Scientists found a tropical butterfly that appears to slow its own aging, and one species can live for 348 days as a resultScientists have discovered tropical butterflies, Heliconius, that live much longer and age slower than their relatives. These butterflies, ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
This weird trick helped physicists solve the bird flock mystery that defied Newton for yearsScientists have developed a new theory to explain how systems like bird flocks exhibit non-reciprocal interactions, seemingly challenging N...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST