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Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "The question of whether there exists a Creator..." — What history's most influential biologist said about God and religion- What psychologists say about your "Bad Memory": Why forgetting everyday details is actually your brain's smartest strategy for sharper focus
- Quote of the day by Carl Jung: "The psyche has two important conditions: one is the environmental influence, and the other is..." — Life lessons on identity, self-awareness, personal growth, and how understanding your innate traits unlocks true potential by the pioneering Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology
- In 2016, Barack Obama's name ended up on a newly discovered parasite, but it was an honor, and scientists had this to sayBaracktrema obamai - the unusual name may attract attention, but its evolutionary significance is what makes the discovery truly fascinatin...04 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades agoFor years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A land...04 Aug, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
- In 2009, scientists revealed which animal came first on Earth, and the answer was right at the bottom of the seaScientists revealed first animal on Earth: Emerging research proposes that placozoans could be the oldest animals on Earth, reshaping the e...04 Aug, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
- 40,000 years ago, our closest ancient human relatives did something that changed the manifestation of relationship, bonding foreverKiss may last only a moment, but its evolutionary history could span millions of years. That simple gesture—today associated with love, fri...28 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- An 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is helping solve the mystery of how lizards lost their limbs and began to slitherA newly discovered 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is reshaping evolutionary debates. This exceptionally preserved specimen, T...27 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- Humans have a 'third eye' in the brain: Study links it to a 600-million-year-old Cyclops ancestorHumans cyclops connection: Scientists claim our eyes and even a hormone-regulating gland in our brain trace back to a bizarre, one-eyed sea...27 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- To create a 'New Soviet Man,' the Bolshevik government in 1926 funded a Russian biologist's quest to create a human-ape hybrid; instead, it produced one of science's strangest scandalsIn 1926, Soviet biologist Ilya Ivanov attempted to create a human-ape hybrid in French Guinea. This controversial experiment aimed to provi...27 Jul, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
- Brazilian scientist who defied a dictatorship bought 63 African queen bees in 1956; a year later, 26 escaped and became one of America's most notorious invasive insectsTwenty-six African queen honey bees escaped a Brazilian apiary in 1957, beginning a continental spread. These bees, known as Africanized ho...23 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Psychology says people who always give expensive gifts aren’t trying to show off, they may just be being generousThe meaning of a gift often depends less on its price than on the thought, timing, and emotional significance behind it. An expensive prese...18 Jul, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
- Psychology says people who are scared of heights aren’t cowards, they may be experiencing an ancient survival responseBeing afraid of heights does not mean someone is weak or lacks courage. While many people feel uneasy in high places, others experience acr...15 Jul, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
- Psychology says people who are scared of darkness aren't necessarily weak, they may experience uncertainty more intenselyPsychology suggests that people who are scared of darkness aren't necessarily scared or irrational. Firstly, one needs to understand the re...13 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
- Not heart, not lungs, but one 'useless' organ acts as secret safe house of the body, says doctorAppendix is one underrated organ which is almost always overlooked by most people interested in health. Taking to X, internal medicine expe...12 Jul, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- Have you ever wondered why your fingers aren't all the same length? The fascinating science behind every finger's unique purposeThe evolution of human fingers showcases a fascinating variety of lengths tailored to specific purposes. This diverse morphology allows for...11 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- 'Allow outsiders in, let them invest': Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath recommends this book on Apple in China, rates it 9/10Nikhil Kamath recommended Patrick McGee's "Apple in China" book, rating it highly for its insights. The book details Apple's manufacturing ...10 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Dogs vs. cats: Which pet is more loyal? Scientists reveal the surprising truth most owners never expectedDogs vs. cats: Are dogs really more loyal, or is that just a myth? New animal behavior research shows dogs and cats both build strong emoti...09 Jul, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: “If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by..."- Inspiring lessons on compassion, social justice, empathy, equality, and what's society's most grotesque sin by the father of evolutionary theoryCharles Darwin's quote highlights societal responsibility for poverty. He argued institutions, not nature, cause suffering and inequality. ...07 Jul, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
- Scientists believed 'junk DNA' served no purpose but a new study says some of it actually helps stop cancer cells from growingJunk DNA cancer study: Researchers from Arizona State University and an international team have found that so-called junk DNA molecules, kn...02 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
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