Quote of the day by German chemist Otto Hahn: 'I felt profoundly ashamed..'-The 'father of nuclear chemistry's' regret after Hiroshima reveals the human cost of scientific discoveryOtto Hahn, a key figure in nuclear fission discovery, expressed deep shame and sorrow after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Word of the Day: ApochromatismWord of the Day: “Apochromatism” may have its roots in the highly technical world of optical engineering, but the idea behind it reaches fa...
31 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Marie Curie, "Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all..." Life feels difficult? Learn why perseverance and self- confidence are the two qualities that can carry you through any challenge, according to Marie Curie’s timeless wisdomQuote of the Day by Marie Curie reminds millions why perseverance still matters in modern life. Her powerful words on confidence, struggle,...
30 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Philosophy lesson for the day: 'Nothing ever ends poetically. It ends and we turn it into poetry. All that blood was never once beautiful. It was just red...' - Why trauma and suffering are often romanticised by peopleThe philosophy lesson of the day revolves around a widely shared quote by poet Kait Rokowski that challenges the way people perceive pain a...
28 May, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was testing sound through wire when an accidental spill of acid helped make telephone historyAlexander Graham Bell's telephone invention was not a lucky accident. He and his assistant Thomas Watson were already conducting detailed e...
21 May, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Quote of the day by J. Robert Oppenheimer “It is a profound and necessary truth that the deep things in science are not found because they are useful; they are found because...” Learn the profound lesson on curiosity, science, discovery, and the power of an open mind from the man who changed modern historyThe J. Robert Oppenheimer quote of the day reveals a deeper truth about science, curiosity, and human progress. Oppenheimer believed great ...
20 May, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married...' Life lessons on hard work, success, marriage and relationships by legendary American inventor and engineerQuote of the day by Nikola Tesla shares a statement about inventions and married men. The story explains Tesla’s life, inventions, struggle...
18 May, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: 'The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the...'- The Greatest scientist's powerful warning about silence, courage and the danger of doing nothingAlbert Einstein's enduring quote highlights that the world's danger stems not just from evil individuals, but from those who remain silent ...
16 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also...' - lessons from the astrophysicist's warning on risks of artificial intelligence and human responsibilityQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking: Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking cautioned about artificial intelligence. He believed AI could be hu...
16 May, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
When a 9-year-old tripped in the New Mexico desert, he accidentally uncovered the remains of an ancient elephant relative from 1.2 million years agoA remarkable fossil discovery in New Mexico, made by a 9-year-old boy, has unearthed a 1.2-million-year-old stegomastodon skull. This chanc...
12 May, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
In 1953, Norm Larsen Tried 39 Times to Stop Rust: That One Success Established the Foundation for WD-40WD-40's journey began in 1953 with chemist Norm Larsen's quest to protect Atlas missile components from rust. The product's name, WD-40, si...
02 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Thought of the day by Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer: ‘Your best and wisest refuge from all troubles is in…’ Wisdom on how to find logic over chaosThought of the day: Ada Lovelace’s enduring insight underscores the power of science as both a practical tool and a philosophical anchor. I...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
When being feted, do we really need to eat humble pie?The word 'humbled' often misrepresents the true feelings of award recipients. It fails to express joy and gratitude accurately. This common...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
High BP, low HDL, high glucose: Now, go spotting pre-pre-disease?Experts caution against the growing trend of diagnosing 'pre-pre-diabetes' and pushing extreme health protocols. The article questions the ...
03 Oct, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
A framework to fix social media personality typesThe article discusses the surge of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in the early 2000s and its use in mapping team dynamics. It then ...
24 Aug, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
Of fans & fanatics, and being loud 'n' proudSilent and proud fanatics display fervor in various pursuits, influenced by social media trends. Punekars show fiery pride in Pune, debatin...
11 May, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
USFDA warns Bengaluru-based Resonance Labs of manufacturing norms violationsAlthough the company committed to addressing issues identified with the water systems and cleaning validation, the overall response lacked ...
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