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mRNA vaccines protect against severe infectious diseases, review confirms- Quote of the day by psychologist Albert Bandura on self-belief: 'People who believe they have the power to exercise some measure of control over their lives are...' - life lesson on why your beliefs can shape your future
- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversity
- Five-min walk break every hour feasible, effective in offsetting harms of prolonged sitting: StudyA recent study reveals that taking a five-minute walking break every hour is the sweet spot for combating the health risks of prolonged sit...24 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- Scientists just reviewed more than 400 cat studies and found that outdoor-roaming pets had three to five times the odds of carrying germs that can infect people, turning a common habit into a quiet public health riskA groundbreaking study reveals that outdoor-roaming pet cats carry infectious diseases at rates similar to feral cats, posing risks to huma...22 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep their phones face down through every meal, every meeting, and every quiet moment aren't being polite; they've quietly learned that the real drain isn't the notifications but the low-grade cost of being perpetually interruptibleResearch suggests flipping a phone face down during conversations offers more than just courtesy. Studies indicate this action helps manage...18 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
- Scientists just trained AI to spot hidden seahorses, shark fins, and sea cucumbers in airport X-ray scans, and the 86% to 96% detection rates could give customs officers a new way to catch marine wildlife smugglersWildlife traffickers hide marine species in luggage. Australian scientists created an AI system using 3D X-ray scans to find seahorses, sha...18 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- A 481-meter tsunami in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord, triggered when a mountainside collapsed beside a retreating glacier, shows how warming can quietly prime a tourist spot for disasterA massive mountainside collapse in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord generated a 1,578-foot wave, the second-tallest ever recorded. Scientists attri...17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- Canada's move to rein in AI chatbots, spurred by school shooting, faces doubts over loopholesCanada's new AI chatbot and social media regulation bill, prompted by a school shooting, faces criticism for potential loopholes and a leng...12 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...10 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- The Last of Us Season 3 cancelled? Here's what's really happening with HBO's hit seriesThe Last of Us Season 3 is expected to shift its focus toward Abby, portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever, exploring events from her perspective. The ...08 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Meet Andrej Karpathy, OpenAI founding researcher hired by rival Anthropic; His education, Tesla role and othersAndrej Karpathy joins Anthropic: Andrej Karpathy — one of the most recognised names in artificial intelligence and a founding member of Ope...20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Simon Sinek: 'Dream big, but also dream practical. Nobody ever changed the world by hitting the snooze button, but sometimes...' Life lessons on hard work, success, inner peace and human behavior by British-American author and motivational speakerQuote of the day by Simon Sinek highlights the link between ambition, rest, success, inner peace, human behavior, leadership, motivation, p...19 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Old coal mines are hiding a clean energy secret, and this one town just figured it outThe former coal-mining town of Cumberland is becoming a powerful example of how abandoned fossil-fuel infrastructure can be repurposed for ...11 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- AI addiction becoming new concern for doctors? 5 signs that you might be addicted to chatbots without even realisingAI chatbots have quickly become part of everyday life, helping people with tasks, advice and even emotional support. However, new research ...04 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Ian Hacking: ‘The social risks that worry us are not random…’Quote of the Day: Philosopher Ian Hacking argued that societal fears are not random but are deliberately structured by cultural, political,...27 Apr, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
- Atlantic salmon can adapt to warmer watersPopulations of Atlantic salmon have a surprisingly good capacity to adjust to warmer temperatures that are being seen with climate change, ...19 Jul, 2014, 11.31 AM IST
- Canadian Universities in India to woo undergraduate studentsDelegates of nine Canadian universities arrived here today seeking Indian students to Canada as a premier destination for higher education.19 Aug, 2013, 11.33 PM IST
- Your private details on Facebook are at risk: StudyDo you really know all your Facebook "friends"? Beware, if your answer is 'No', as researchers say you could be putting your private detail...28 Oct, 2011, 12.39 PM IST
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