Psychology suggests adults who always choose the same seat aren't boring; habits reduce the mental effort required to make decisionsYour brain automates daily tasks through habits. This saves mental energy and provides a sense of security. Research shows nearly half of o...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who keep the TV on in an empty house aren't simply avoiding silence; familiar voices can provide a sense of social presence that helps reduce feelings of isolationTurning on familiar TV shows when alone offers comfort. Research shows favorite programs act as social surrogates, fulfilling the fundament...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Psychology suggests that adults who keep returning to old photos aren't necessarily living in the past; nostalgia can serve as a form of emotional self-regulationDiscover why looking at old photos is not a sign of being stuck. Science reveals nostalgia is a positive emotion that boosts happiness and ...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Not job loss, AI's biggest danger is something much worse. Why doctors and techies could be the first victims, research findsAs artificial intelligence becomes a routine part of work in healthcare, software development and other professions, researchers are warnin...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
PE firms join GCC boom, push portfolio companies to set up captive centresPrivate equity-backed firms are increasingly establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, moving beyond cost savings to build AI...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
The hidden mathematical pattern inside your money plant's leaves will blow your mindChinese Money Plant leaves hide a mathematical pattern shaping leaf veins in Voronoi geometry. This discovery shows nature using precise le...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Mercedes beats Maruti in mileage: Luxury car maker launches new S-Class that delivers 32.2 kmpl averageThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has arrived in India, boasting an impressive claimed fuel efficiency of 32.2 kmpl with its new plug-in hybri...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
In 1983, engineers squeezed a wireless conversation through a commercial cell network, and mobile phones started becoming realMobile communication transitioned from an engineering dream to public reality in 1983. The first US commercial cellular network began opera...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
AI is everywhere. But which products are truly transforming business?The next wave of business transformation is being driven by AI products that deliver measurable results. The ET Most Innovative AI Product ...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
AI adoption in enterprises: Why workflow redesign matters more than technology deploymentAI adoption is moving from tools to transformation. Real value now depends on redesigning workflows, decisions, and skills around AI. The c...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Agentic AI returns in India poised to grow fivefold to $14.4 million: SAP studyGlobally, India ranks second in strategic approaches to AI investment. Reflecting this momentum, Indian organisations plan to invest $25.9 ...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
TCS partners with Anthropic to deploy Claude across enterprise operations at scaleTCS and Anthropic have partnered to deploy Claude across enterprise operations, from software engineering to customer service, signalling a...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.25 AM IST