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The Nobel-winning breakthrough that turned light into a remote control for the brain, allowing scientists to switch neurons on and offOptogenetics, a groundbreaking technique, enables researchers to control specific neurons using light, providing insights into brain functi...05 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST- Who is Nobel winner Karl Deisseroth? And all about optogenetics that could restore sight in visually impaired peopleThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their groundbreakin...05 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- Who are Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel? Trio wins Nobel Prize in Medicine for work on optogeneticsThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recognizes the remarkable achievements of Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel. ...05 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
- Nobel Prize 2026 in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg NagelKarl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. They were recognized for thei...05 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Nobel Prize Medicine 2026: Scientists found a 'light switch' inside algae & turned it into a tool to control brain cells; what this discovery meansNobel Prize Medicine 2026: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nag...05 Oct, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
- Science says people who use non dominant hand to brush teeth, have found a way to exercise brain and improve creativity that costs nothingNeuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt, reorganise and develop brand new neural pathways through life. According to Dr Rudraprosad...03 Oct, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
- Deepinder Goyal teases six colours for Temple, pre-orders may open next weekDeepinder Goyal has announced six color options for Temple, his upcoming health wearable device. Pre-orders for Temple are expected to star...02 Oct, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- IITian who secured AIR 1 in JEE, left India to study at University of California in 2004. 10 years later, one Shah Rukh Khan flop film inspired him to return to India. Today, he is an expert on mosquito brainHe was once the very epitome of the Indian success story. Meet Professor Nitin Gupta, who once left India to pursue a PhD in bioinformatics...02 Oct, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- ‘India’s biotech ecosystem holds tremendous promise’: Eli Lilly CEOEli Lilly has experienced significant growth, reaching a market capitalization over $1 trillion. The company aims to maintain its leadershi...02 Oct, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- In 1951, two Phillips Petroleum chemists discovered plastics that later found uses in everyday products; US production reached 136 billion pounds in 2025In 1951, an intriguing twist of fate brought Robert Banks and Paul Hogan to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where they stumbled upon significant pl...01 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- IIT Madras study finds highly educated professionals among financial cybercrime victimsA study by IIT Madras indicates that educated professionals are frequent victims of financial cybercrime. The research highlights that high...29 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal introduces the team behind Temple’s BrainFlowDeepinder Goyal has introduced the innovative minds behind Temple's BrainFlow technology, which continuously measures brain blood flow. Thi...29 Sep, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
- Why octopus camouflage is so hard to explain: They cannot see colour as we do, yet they can blend into their surroundings with stunning precisionOctopuses possess specialized skin structures that allow them to change their color and texture to blend in. Their visual systems detect li...24 Sep, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- Could growing human brain tissue inside a mouse finally help scientists study brain diseases that are difficult to recreate, understand and treat?A small piece of human brain tissue was placed inside newborn mice. Over the following months, it did something researchers had rarely been...24 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- In 2026, CT scans showed 3.7-million-year-old “Little Foot” had ape-like arm strength but human-like leg loading, suggesting a mix of climbing and upright walkingLittle Foot, a nearly complete ancient skeleton, showcases fascinating hominid characteristics. With strong, ape-like arms and legs that mi...20 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Study says people with an inability to delay gratification are more likely to experience emotional eating tendenciesMany people turn to food as a source of comfort during tough emotional times, unintentionally sabotaging their body's natural hunger signal...19 Sep, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- AI set to wipe out humans? Andrew Ng breaks his silence on artificial intelligence doomsday warnings as tech leaders debate whether superintelligent machines could become uncontrollableAI pioneer Andrew Ng calls extinction warnings science fiction, not science. He urges industry focus on practical engineering and cybersecu...18 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
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