Quote of the day by the originator of Quantum Mechanics, Max Planck: “We must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent Mind. This Mind is the matrix of...” — What profound lesson does Planck’s quote reveal about reality, consciousness, and the hidden foundation of the universe?Max Planck Quote of the Day on Conscious Mind and Matter reveals a powerful truth about science, quantum theory, and the hidden structure o...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
India now has 2.3 lakh startups, generated 25 lakh jobs: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndia's startup sector has created 25 lakh jobs in the last decade, becoming a major economic force. From just a few hundred startups in 20...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Sabarimala gold loss case: SIT to collect more samples from temple artefactsInvestigators will collect more samples from Sabarimala temple artefacts. This aims to determine the exact weight of gold cladding on these...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Severed hand, charred bodies: Year after AI crash, forensic scientist recalls horrorA year after the AI-171 crash, forensic scientists worked tirelessly to identify victims. They sifted through biological samples and shatte...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Quote of the day by Marie Curie: “One never notices what has been done...” a lesson on pursuing excellenceQuote of the Day: Marie Curie's enduring quote highlights the importance of looking ahead. It suggests true progress stems from focusing on...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age BritainIn a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained in...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Quote of the day by Marie Curie: 'Be less curious about people and more...' Life lessons on why great minds stay curious about ideas, not peopleQuote of the day by Marie Curie: Marie Curie’s quote, “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas,” highlights the importanc...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Fun Fact of the Day: Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't!Science offers a surprising twist on common fruits. Botanists classify bananas as berries, a category that also includes grapes and tomatoe...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
In 1820, a physicist noticed a compass twitch near a wire, and electromagnetism changed scienceIn the year 1820, a pivotal moment in science emerged when Danish physicist Hans Christian Ørsted made an astonishing observation. He notic...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
In 1933, a teenager’s recovery from a basement experiment led to Day-Glo colors that transformed signs, safety gear, and artTwo brothers in Berkeley, California, experimented with fluorescent materials in their basement. Their home project led to the invention of...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
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