In 2010, Australian scientists fed native predators toad sausages spiked with a nausea drug so they would learn to avoid deadly cane toads: a trick now used to train quolls before toads arriveBaby quolls learned to avoid toxic cane toads after experiencing nausea from a special snack. This conservation method helps protect the en...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Psychology says people who can sleep through loud noises aren't necessarily heavy sleepers, they may simply have brains that filter familiar sounds more efficientlyA common assumption is that people who can sleep through loud noises automatically have better or healthier sleep. Psychology and sleep res...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Clint Eastwood: “If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster. What is life without...?” - Inspiring life lessons on courage, resilience, bold decisions, embracing uncertainty, persistent effort, and meaningful success from the Dirty Harry actor and four-time Academy Award winnerToday's Quote of the Day by Clint Eastwood asks a simple question that could change the way you think about fear, success, and missed oppor...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Psychologists say adults who still carry childhood keepsakes aren't simply nostalgic, but often use them to regulate emotions during stressful situations, according to a researchChildhood comfort objects like teddy bears and blankets are not mere clutter, a new study reveals. Researchers found that college students ...
06 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Psychology says people who love 'cute' videos of pets aren't wasting time: What this behavior revealsPsychology says people who love 'cute' videos of pets aren't simply avoiding work or spending time without purpose. Research shows that wat...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who raise a dog along with their new-born child aren't as stressed as many people assume: What research revealsPsychology says people who raise a dog along with their new-born child aren't always taking on an extra burden. Research suggests that livi...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
Psychology says people who never send their children for a sleep over aren't always overprotective: What this parenting behavior meansPsychology says people who never send their children for a sleep over aren't always trying to control their children. In many cases, this p...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: "Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can..."Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer continues to spark conversations because it challenges one of our biggest assumptions: Is talent en...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt." How our brains turn experience into fearBest Proverb of the Day: A Turkish proverb, "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt," illustrates how past n...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
iPhone 18 Pro Max Price in US: Check expected price as rumours hint at premium flagship cost as Apple’s next-gen iPhone 18 Pro series leak surfacesiPhone 18 Pro Max Price increase: Anticipation is high for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, with early predictions pointing towards a premium price t...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
“Jesus Christ is coming and COVID is going to kill us all”: Florida mother who drowned her baby in a bathtub and stabbed her husband, daughter found not guilty. Here's whyA Florida mother, Precious Bland, accused of drowning her infant daughter during a religious ritual has been found not guilty by reason of ...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Psychology says parents who sleep with their infants and avoid cribs are often seeking more than convenience: The hidden emotional reasons some families choose the family bedPsychology suggests that this parenting debate is fundamentally rooted in the human need for connection. Parents who choose to sleep alongs...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Drawn from IOC, FIFA but still uniquely cricket-specific: Aussie doctor behind ICC's post-pregnancy guidelinesThe ICC has launched groundbreaking 'post-pregnancy return to play' guidelines, drawing from global sports bodies but tailored for cricket'...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Psychology says people born in June may have a hidden advantage in social life, confidence, and adaptability, but is it true?Psychology also cautions against placing too much faith in birth-month personality theories. The human brain is naturally drawn to patterns...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Rosemary’s Baby star Mia Farrow: ‘Life is about losing and about doing it as gracefully as possible…’ ; life lessons on accepting defeat with dignity from Hollywood iconHollywood icon Mia Farrow shared profound insights on embracing life's inevitable losses with grace. She emphasized that life is fundamenta...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
People who grew up in the 1960s and 70s aren't more resilient because they were stronger; they just learned to function without feelingOlder generations are often perceived as tougher for 'getting on with it' without discussing feelings. However, researchers distinguish thi...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST