Adulthood pleasure experiences get affected by childhood traumas you face. Can the brain be rewired to change behaviour? Neuroscience explainsNew research suggests childhood trauma may be linked to difficulties experiencing pleasure in adulthood through changes in brain pathways i...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Cloudflare launches ‘Adaptive Intelligence’ to fight AI-era bot attacks in real timeCloudflare introduced Adaptive Intelligence for real-time cyberattack detection. This engine learns from global internet traffic to block e...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Govt tightens fertiliser tracking, links farmer purchases to land recordsIndia's government is enhancing a digital platform for fertilizer tracking. This system will link farmer purchases to land records and moni...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Quality Stock Investing: 8 mistakes that can ruin your portfolio and how to avoid themBuilding a portfolio of high-quality companies requires more than simply identifying good businesses. Lawrence A. Cunningham’s quality-inve...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Best German proverb of the day: “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” a life lesson on what people do when no one is watchingBest German Proverb of the Day: “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” describes what can happen when supervision or authority disappear...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Opinion: The problem with a threshold-based MDRThe ongoing discussions around UPI pricing are shifting towards ensuring system financing while still promoting widespread adoption. Consum...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Can’t solve a puzzle? Ask a raccoon: Scientists find out why they keep looking for answers even without a rewardEmerging studies suggest raccoons are motivated by curiosity rather than just food when tackling puzzles. These nimble creatures demonstrat...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
No new strain of H1N1 identified, current surge part of seasonal influenza pattern: ICMR DGThe ICMR director general stated H1N1 infections are seasonal and not a new strain. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, requiring no wid...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
In 1995, NASA ditched space for an experiment and got spiders stoned on marijuana, caffeine, chloral hydrate, etc.; one of these made spiders’ webs wonky and disorganised. It was not marijuanaUsually, NASA is synonymous with space missions and exploring the cosmos. Yet one time, the researchers at NASA became temporary behavioura...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Dogs may read your emotions better than you think as brain scans reveal how canines distinguish happiness, fear and sadness in humansNew research reveals dogs' brains process human emotions distinctly. Happy faces activate specific brain regions associated with reward pro...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
In 1973, NASA sent two fish into space to test their swimming ability in zero gravity; they initially swam in loops but later used light as cue to move normally after 21 daysIn 1973, NASA sent two mummichog fish and 50 eggs aboard Skylab 3 to study how weightlessness affected their sense of balance. The fish ini...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
In 1973, NASA sent about two spiders into space to test web-building without gravity; within days, they adapted and spun complete webs in orbitTwo spiders, Arabella and Anita, flew on Skylab 3 to test web-building in space. Initially disoriented, the spiders eventually adapted to t...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
German Proverb of the Day: “He who has the damage needs not worry about the mockery.” A lesson on misfortuneGerman Proverb of the Day: “The laugh is always on the loser” describes how people facing misfortune may also become targets of mockery. Th...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who are spontaneous and don't like to plan future much aren't careless about life: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who are spontaneous and don't like to plan future much aren't always avoiding responsibility. They may have a presen...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by Carl Jung: “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves” A lesson on why, when someone strongly irritates you, pausing before judging them can help you understand what your reaction may reveal about your own insecurities, fears or unresolved emotionsQuote of the day by Carl Jung: Intense irritation towards others can offer valuable self-understanding. Carl Jung believed these strong rea...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.04 AM IST
Dolphins use ‘sponge gloves’ to hunt: The clever trick is passed from mothers to their calves. Scientists share fascinating story of dolphins' hunting techniqueIn Shark Bay, Australia, some bottlenose dolphins use marine sponges as hunting tools, placing them over their beaks while searching for pr...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST