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FUNDAMENTAL BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS
In 1983, NASA flew Neurospora bread mold on STS-9 to test its body clock; the rhythm persisted, but faded out in 25% of flight tubes before light restored it- Psychology says people who recognize friends by their footsteps may have highly tuned social memory
- In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravity
- Solar eclipse 2026: The Sun will disappear on August 12 and birds may go silent, dogs could act strangely and temperatures may plunge.Solar eclipse 2026 will bring a rare celestial spectacle on August 12, with the event expected to create noticeable changes on Earth. As da...12 Aug, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- In 1989, scientists demonstrated that carefully timed bright light can reset the body's biological clock. Years later, it produced breakthroughs in treating jet lag, insomnia, shift-work disorder and disrupted sleepIn 1989, scientists proved bright light therapy resets your biological clock. It changed sleep medicine overnight. Timed light exposure shu...07 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- Could your laugh be a 15-million-year-old echo that helped shape human speech? Great ape laughter offers surprising cluesYour laughter might be older than you think! A new study reveals that the rhythmic pattern of human laughter has remained consistent for at...03 Jul, 2026, 03.34 AM IST
- For investors looking beyond the short-term horizon: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 28%All is once again quiet on the US-Iran war front, and some kind of dialogue to resolve the issues between the two seems to be still underwa...30 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- In 1962, a French geologist descended into a dark underground cave, but when he emerged more than two months later, he had lost track of time and helped reveal the human body's internal clockMichel Siffre's 1960s cave experiment revealed a hidden internal clock within humans. Isolated from all external time cues, his own sense o...18 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
- The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilContrary to popular belief, cats approaching humans often seek security, not just affection or food. Research indicates cats form secure at...08 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- How Researchers Are Using AI to Map the Hidden Structure of Animal CommunicationA groundbreaking computational tool, Chatter, is revolutionizing the study of animal communication. By analyzing vocalizations as continuou...04 Mar, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- Why Do Chimpanzees Drum to Different Beats? The Surprising Secrets of Forest Rhythms ExplainedChimpanzees in African rainforests exhibit unique drumming rhythms, passed down through generations, revealing a form of cultural inheritan...04 Mar, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- Why India’s growth story risks outpacing its human capacity?India's rapid economic expansion is straining its people. Professionals and leaders face constant acceleration, blurring work and rest. Thi...24 Jan, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Not diet or exercise: This everyday sleep habit could quietly add years to your life, study findsA study by Vitality and the London School of Economics suggests sleep quality and consistency significantly influence life expectancy and p...09 Jan, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- Longevity guru Bryan Johnson calls sleep the most powerful drug. Here is his night routineBryan Johnson recently highlighted sleep as a crucial tool for extending life, emphasizing its impact on cognitive function and emotional b...27 May, 2025, 02.22 PM IST
- Riding the waves: Understanding business cycles and strategic timingIn the complex world of economics, business cycles are the rhythmic heartbeat of market economies, characterized by periodic expansions and...25 Nov, 2024, 03.35 PM IST
- How a SARS-CoV-2 virus protein damages the heart, study findsThe scientists, who are from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, US, then used a drug to reverse the toxic effects of the SARS-CoV-2 vir...08 Nov, 2022, 02.53 PM IST
- Late submissions & sleeping in class: College goers are suffering from Covid-19 pandemic hangoverBy several measures - attendance, late assignments, quality of in-class discussion - they performed worse.14 May, 2022, 06.08 PM IST
- India Inc can delve deep within and construct its own reality: Deepak Chopra to ETILC membersA wholesome interpretation of leadership is inclusive of the true intent of those at the helm of business as the unlocking of real value is...17 Jun, 2021, 12.43 PM IST
- Diesel fumes can cause harm to DNA: StudyJust two hours of exposure to diesel exhaust fumes can result in fundamental changes to a person's DNA, a new research claims.09 Jan, 2015, 03.24 PM IST
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