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IMPACT OF SOCIAL CUES ON LITTERING
Science says crows remember faces of people who wronged them, here’s what their brains reveal about animal intelligence- Psychology explains why people litter even when they know it is wrong: A 2022 study finds good attitudes may not be enough, while personal control, connection to nature and social pressure shape the decision to stop
- In 2006, Arkansas DEQ listed Clear Creek for E. coli. 12 years later, the creek attained the recreation standard in 2018, restoring contact recreation after BMP projects
- Psychology says if you keep reaching for snacks on the table without thinking, your brain may be following a habit loopPeople who repeatedly snack from a bowl sitting on the table are not necessarily hungrier than others or lacking self-control. Their behavi...31 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- In a 2026 study, scientists scanned the brains of 12 awake dogs as they viewed human faces showing happiness, anger, fear and sadness, and found specialized neural activity for smiles while dogs could distinguish fear from anger and sadnessNew findings suggest that dogs have developed specialized brain regions for identifying human emotions. Their brain activities reveal notic...30 Aug, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- Social Security to increase? Who is eligible to get $200 extra payment in Social Security benefits next month and when will it be paid?Social Security benefits: A proposed $200 Social Security increase is gaining attention as millions of Americans look for ways to cope with...29 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Why do people constantly change their WhatsApp status? Psychology reveals what it could say about their personalityWhatsApp status updates reveal the multifaceted reasons behind user engagement and their unique communication methods. Regularly updated st...29 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- In 2021, RMIT tested shredded face masks with recycled concrete for road bases; 1 kilometer could use 3 million masks and divert 93 tonnes from landfillEngineers from Australia have introduced an innovative strategy for converting used face masks into construction materials for roads. This ...28 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Indian Railways will fine you Rs 1,000 if you do this inside a train or at a station; refuse to pay and you could face a Rs 2,000 fineRailways has doubled the penalty for violating cleanliness rules to Rs 1,000. The revised rules apply to passengers and others on railway p...28 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Psychology says your long-term success depends on the automatic micro habits you repeat every dayRegularly performed actions can establish automated self-discipline, which frees up cognitive resources for more significant tasks. Habitua...28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
- In 1960, two dogs orbited Earth on Sputnik 5. A year later, one of their puppies reached the White House as a surprise gift for US first lady Jacqueline KennedyTwo Soviet dogs, Belka and Strelka, orbited Earth and returned safely. Strelka later had puppies, and one was gifted to the Kennedys. This ...28 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- Psychology says people who always say ‘bless you’ after someone sneezes may have this psychological traitPeople who immediately say “bless you” are not necessarily more religious, empathetic or polite than others. However, the automatic respons...27 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- A 2026 Pew survey asked 1,500 US teens about which social media apps negatively affect sleep; 40% found one app hurts the amount of sleep they get, but the same app is also more likely to help their mental healthA recent survey highlights TikTok's notable influence on adolescent sleep habits, with numerous teens indicating that the app detrimentally...27 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
- Asia's largest waste-to-art pookalam to be unveiled in Keralam's MalappuramMalappuram district is unveiling Asia's largest waste-to-art pookalam for the Onam festival. This impressive installation uses recycled pla...27 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
- 21-year-old Corbin Rodenberg in critical condition, suffers multiple skull fractures and fractured pelvis after falling from Harpo’s rooftop bar in MissouriFormer University of Missouri student Corbin Rodenberg remains in critical condition after falling from Harpo’s rooftop bar in Columbia, Mi...26 Aug, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- Psychology says people who lower their voice when someone nearby lowers theirs may automatically follow social cuesPeople who naturally lower their voice when someone nearby does the same may be responding to a combination of social cue detection, vocal ...26 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
- Psychology says people who check their phone after hearing someone else's notification may have developed a learned attention cueChecking your phone after hearing someone else's notification can be a small but revealing example of howlearning, attention, and habit int...25 Aug, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- In 2026, scientists uncovered a 1.1-meter pregnant ichthyosaur fossil in China. 247 million years later, at least 11 nearly born foetuses were found insideA fossil ichthyosaur found in China carried at least eleven developing babies. These marine reptiles lived during the Mesozoic era, patroll...24 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
- Social Security COLA 2027: Mark this key date now as millions wait to see how big the COLA increase could be, how much their checks may rise and when higher payments beginThe Social Security COLA 2027 announcement is getting closer. The expected date is October 14, 2026. The current 2027 COLA estimate is 3.6%...24 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
- From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...24 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
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