What are plastic landmines, and can AI help detect it? Researchers develop AI method to identify hidden explosives using dronesA new study explains how researchers developed a machine-learning system that uses drones and AI to detect plastic landmines that are diffi...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Quote of the day by influential Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker: 'We will never have a perfect world, but...'-Life lessons on progress and building a better futureCognitive psychologist Steven Pinker challenges the common perception of societal decline, arguing that humanity has made significant progr...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Psychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always overreacting: What this preparedness behavior can revealPsychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always acting out of fear. Psyc...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Orient Express giant yacht sets sights on tech billionairesOrient Express, now a joint venture between French hotelier Accor and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH, set out to revive the 19th century travel b...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Psychology says people who regularly visit a specific food stall every day aren't avoiding change: What this habit may revealPsychology says people who regularly visit a specific food stall every day aren't simply repeating a routine without reason. Psychology sug...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
America at 250: Why Trump's second term is reviving fears of an 'imperial presidency'As America marks its 250th anniversary, President Trump's actions have drawn comparisons to monarchy, with critics pointing to his use of p...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policiesA significant leadership change is imminent in Britain as Andy Burnham prepares to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, recognized...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
AI rout exposes Wall Street's $270 billion speculation machineA recent tech sell-off exposed how modern speculation amplifies both rallies and reversals. Retail investors' enthusiasm for leveraged prod...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Four new K-dramas to watch this week on OTT starring Seo In Guk, Park Ji Hyun, Choi Min Sik: See You at Work Tomorrow to Notes from the Last RowLooking for something new to watch this weekend? Four fresh K-dramas have arrived on OTT platforms, offering a mix of romance, suspense, ac...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Wealth wisdom of the day: 'The best way to measure your investing success is...' - A must read, powerful lesson for every investorWhile chasing higher returns often feels thrilling and makes you feel like you are winning, following disciple with a proper plan in mind i...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
‘Football shows a changing America, its tastes shaped by migration’Football's surge in the US is fueled by immigration, Premier League's TV appeal, and women's success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 blends nation...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture throughShip traffic is slowly resuming in the Strait of Hormuz following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S., but lingering questions about ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Trump's birthright citizenship ban could sideline major athletes from the World CupThe US policy of birthright citizenship, which lets athletes like Folarin Balogun play for the States, is now being challenged in the Supre...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
AI startup Pramaana Labs raises $27 million in seed funding led by Khosla VenturesPramaana Labs, an AI startup, has secured $27 million in seed funding. The company develops technology to ensure AI answers are mathematica...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
20 minutes, 1 life lesson: 60-year-old retired man takes the metro every day with nowhere to go. His honest reason can change the way you think about happinessAn elderly man, riding the metro with no destination, shared how he transforms his daily commutes into opportunities for human connection. ...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST