Misinformation is shaping world, from climate change to wars: Cambridge University Professor Sander van der LindenProfessor Sander van der Linden studies how people fall for misinformation and manipulation. Digital technology accelerates the spread of f...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who read bedtime stories to their kids aren't just building a nightly routine but also looking to develop empathy and creativity: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who read bedtime stories to their kids aren't simply helping children fall asleep. Research suggests this daily habi...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.41 AM IST
Best quote of the day by Charles Darwin: "Intelligence is based on how efficient a species became at doing the things they need to..." - Eye-opening life lessons on why surviving life's challenges begins with learning, adapting, and growing continuouslyQuote of the Day: Charles Darwin's timeless insight reminds us that intelligence isn't measured by what we know but by how well we adapt wh...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Psychology says people who reread instructions twice before starting something aren’t slow: They’re protecting confidence with clarity, because the mind relaxes when the next step feels certainCountless folks find it beneficial to double-check the instructions prior to embarking on a task. Rather than signaling doubt, this action ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Psychology Explains Why People Talk More When Walking Side by SideConversations flow better when people walk side-by-side, a phenomenon rooted in biology and psychology. Reduced social evaluation and eye c...
02 Feb, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Want to unlock your brain’s hidden potential? Here are the ways to stay sharp, boost memory, and enhance mental agility at any ageKeeping your brain sharp is vital for everyone. Simple daily activities like puzzles, card games, and learning new skills can significantly...
09 Dec, 2025, 12.12 PM IST
Artificial sweeteners can lead to loss of thinking ability and memory loss, says study; here’s what you need to knowThe study claimed that people who use sweeteners can experience a decline in verbal fluency, which refers to the cognitive ability to produ...
07 Sep, 2025, 12.26 PM IST
Learn to play around with AI tools, get fluent: Microsoft India President advises youthMicrosoft India President Puneet Chandok drew attention to new career avenues emerging with AI, from agent managers to prompt engineers, as...
24 Aug, 2025, 02.38 PM IST
Learning a new languageBut this joy extends beyond mere communication. It encompasses a deeper connection with new cultures and the people who speak it. Through l...
12 Apr, 2024, 12.39 AM IST
Research finds AI language models can be helpful in diagnosing schizophreniaResearchers at University College London have developed AI language models that can help diagnose schizophrenia by analyzing subtle signatu...
11 Oct, 2023, 01.38 PM IST
Why modern workforce needs to develop digital skills for digital fluencyIt is imperative to develop the right skill sets, which in this era includes digital literacy and digital fluency, in order to stay ahead o...
28 Sep, 2023, 10.32 AM IST
Before you begin your study abroad journey, improve your cognitive thinking skillsTo avoid falling into the traps of coaching centers, students should take a more independent and self-directed approach to their education....
20 May, 2023, 02.47 PM IST
Covid infection accelerates dementia progression, India study showsThe researchers investigated the effects of COVID-19 on cognitive impairment in 14 patients with preexisting dementia who had suffered furt...
05 Apr, 2023, 01.47 PM IST
Financial products need to be simpler to enable quick decision makingPeople perceive fine print to be complex. Fluency is high when a product has a simple name in contrast with the long technical names of mos...
27 Feb, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
Let’s choc-a-block us with grey cellsWhen researchers announced that chocolate makes people smarter, the world happily rushed out to get smarter in the sweetest possible way.
24 Feb, 2016, 09.24 AM IST
Five hobbies that actually make you smarterWe’ve all heard of brain-sharpening exercises, mental math tricks that help, but aren’t they too boring and tedious to do every day?
16 Nov, 2015, 03.55 PM IST
Drinking orange juice may improve memory: StudyAt the beginning and end of the eight weeks, their memory, reaction time and verbal fluency was measured. These were then combined into one...
18 May, 2015, 06.02 PM IST