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Psychology says people who can’t tie their shoelaces but solve impossible math problems may have an advantage: The surprising reason our brains work this wayThe most important takeaway is that intelligence cannot be reduced to a single score or trait. It is a complex combination of different abi...
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
Quote of the Day by Bill Nye: “Everyone you will ever meet knows… — Inspiring lessons on curiosity, perception, listening and why knowledge comes from unexpected places by the Renowned American television presenter known for Bill Nye the Science Guy and inspiring generations to embrace lifelong learningQuote of the Day by Bill Nye: Bill Nye’s quote, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t,” explores the importance of humilit...
AI is redefining product management: Are you ready for the shift?Product management is shifting from coordination to high-velocity creation. This article explores how AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney ...
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 59: Japan taught it. Tata bought it. Now EVs will test this auto ancillaryThis is a story about a company that is simultaneously an asset and an anomaly. An asset because it builds a tangible, necessary product, g...
‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...
Quote of the day by Isaac Newton: “Gravity explains the motions of the planets, but it cannot explain who sets the planets in motion.” A timeless lesson on curiosity and humilityQuote of the Day: Sir Isaac Newton, a giant of science, left us a profound thought. His words on gravity reveal that while science explains...
In 1908, a woman frustrated with gritty coffee led to the paper filter that changed global morning brewing routines foreverMelitta Bentz sought to improve her personal coffee experience, leading to the invention of the paper coffee filter. This simple yet effect...
That tiny hole at the bottom of airplane windows: Do you know why it matters?A tiny hole in airplane windows is a vital engineering marvel. This breather hole expertly manages immense cabin pressure differences. It a...
A 14-year-old farm boy’s sketch in a field helped lead to televisionA 14-year-old Idaho farm boy, Philo Farnsworth, envisioned electronic television while observing plowed fields. His groundbreaking idea, de...
Nature just outsmarted Silicon Valley: That trendy houseplant on your windowsill has been doing advanced Math this whole timeThe Chinese money plant quietly organizes itself using a geometric system that humans only formalized in the computer age — and it does so ...
In 1948, Walt Disney visited a Ford factory: What he saw there helped shape DisneylandWalt Disney's 1948 trip to Ford's River Rouge Plant was a game changer. The factory's methodical layout sparked ideas for Disneyland's stru...
Students rush to join Ivy League even in uncertain seasonIndian students are showing strong interest in Ivy League and top US universities. This trend persists even as overall applications to Amer...
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak shocker: Most key reforms suggested by Radhakrishnan panel to fix NTA still not implementedNEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Despite recommendations from the K Radhakrishnan Committee following the 2024 NEET-UG crisis, the National Testing...
In 1994, Pierre Omidyar built a simple auction website during a holiday weekend, and ended up creating eBayIn 1995, Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb, a primitive auction site, revolutionizing online commerce. This platform, later known as eBay,...
Why pop-up headlights are still the most iconic design feature in car cultureHidden headlights, once a symbol of automotive flair, are making a nostalgic comeback in car culture. These 'pop-up' lights, popular in the...
The next phase of India’s app economy is about empowerment, creation, and innovationIn an interview with ET, Priya Narasimhan, Chief Business Officer (CBO) of the homegrown Indus Appstore, a PhonePe product, spoke about evo...
From 10 to 3: Raghav Chadha leads AAP MPs to BJP, leaving Arvind Kejriwal with three loyalists; who are they?Seven out of ten Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha members have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Raghav Chadha led this significant shift, redu...
From tech to tinsel town: 10 Indian actors who are graduates from IITs and NITsMany Indian actors built strong academic foundations in engineering from prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs before pursuing career...
Why Putting a Bowl of Salt in Your Room Can Quietly Reduce DampnessDiscover a simple trick to combat dampness in your home. A bowl of salt, a time-tested solution, effectively absorbs excess moisture. Scien...