In 2021, a British geologist dated footprints at New Mexico's White Sands to 21,000+ years old: Pushing humans' arrival in North America back 5,000 yearsExciting discoveries at White Sands National Park challenge what we know about North America's past. Unearthed ancient human footprints, es...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Psychology says if you can't sleep until the trash is taken out, it may be about mental closure, not cleanlinessPsychology suggests that taking out the trash before going to bed is often the brain’s way of creating a sense of completion. It acts as a ...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
French Proverb of the Day: “Nothing is impossible for a… — Life lessons on persistence, overcoming challenges, resilience, success and why you should never give upFrench Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.” The saying reflects how determination, per...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “If your mind is strong, all difficult things will become easy; if your mind is weak, all… — Life lessons on mental health, perception, resilience, and why where there’s a will, there’s a wayChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “If your mind is strong, all difficult things will become easy; if your mind is weak, ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Psychology suggests adults who talk themselves through everyday tasks aren’t scattered; self-guiding speech can help the brain maintain focus and reduce cognitive driftMany think that speaking to oneself is a sign of distraction, but research in psychology shows it's quite the opposite. Engaging in self-di...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.34 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
A GPS-tracked wolf jumped into a Swiss lake, and what happened next stunned expertsA lone wolf, M637, stunned Swiss researchers by swimming across the frigid Lake Lucerne, a journey of about 1.5 kilometers. This remarkable...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
In 1991, archaeologists tested a lump of ancient chewing gum from Scandinavia, it unexpectedly preserved the DNA of a person who lived 5,700 years agoArchaeologists are uncovering ancient secrets from chewed birch pitch. These small lumps, found across Scandinavia and northern Europe, are...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Colombian Saying of the Day: “The lovers who argue are often the ones who love each other most” — Life lessons on conflict, understanding, forgiveness, communication and lasting relationshipsColombian saying of the day “The lovers who argue are often the ones who love each other most” explores how conflict and affection can coex...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Psychology says people who button their shirts wrong are not careless but their brain is looking for a shortcut due to a hidden overloadOne key principle in psychology is that isolated mistakes should not be given too much meaning. Buttoning a shirt incorrectly does not auto...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Jewish Proverb of the Day: “Before you marry, make sure you know… — Life lessons on perception, compatibility, unrealistic expectations, practical thinking and why understanding a partner beyond initial love and attraction mattersJewish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Before you marry, make sure you know who you are going to divorce.” The saying reflect...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep opening and closing their phones waiting for a message, are not obsessed: Why the brain gets hooked on the possibility of one special personPsychology suggests that people who constantly open and close their phones are rarely attached to the technology itself. More often, they a...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Poland Horror: Remains of more than 30 unborn babies used in experiments found in garden, suspect arrestedA shocking discovery in Poland revealed over 30 unborn baby remains buried in a garden. A pathologist, Magdalena H., has been arrested, acc...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
French Proverb of the Day: “Between man and woman there is… — Life lessons on perception, balance, perspective, cultural expectations and why understanding begins with acceptanceFrench Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Between man and woman there is little difference, but vive la différence.” The saying ...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST