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 microgravityNASA sent black desert beetles into space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1997. These insects lived on the Russian Mir space station f...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Science says your nose can become blocked on one side without you noticing, the strange biology behind the nasal cycleThe nasal cycle demonstrates how much hidden regulation happens inside the human body. So if you suddenly discover that one nostril seems m...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't just keeping the lights on for decoration: What the habit may mean?Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habi...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Quote of the day: Yayoi Kusama’s “Just as Bodhidharma spent ten years facing a stone wall...” a life lesson on extraordinary dedicationQuote of the Day: Yayoi Kusama’s reflection on spending a month facing a single pumpkin captures the extraordinary concentration behind her...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Psychology says people who feel anxious every Sunday evening even when nothing is wrong are not just overthinkingPsychology suggests this may happen because people naturally anticipate what lies ahead. When work stress, uncertainty, difficulty psycholo...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Psychology says people who prefer working night shifts may be following their natural body clockPeople who prefer night shifts are not necessarily antisocial, unmotivated or unconventional. They may simply have anevening chronotype, fe...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Chandra Grahan 2026 August 28: When will lunar eclipse begin? Check India timings, visibility and Do’s & Don’tsOn August 28, 2026, a breathtaking deep partial lunar eclipse, known as Chandra Grahan, will grace the night sky. Observers in North and So...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
His father earned Rs 14 a day, he once slept on Bengaluru streets. Pan-India superstar recalls why his dad refused to quit his bus driver job even after he became successfulYash has come a long way from sleeping on Bengaluru streets with just Rs 300 to becoming a pan-India superstar. His father, who earned Rs 1...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.54 AM IST
For decades resetting child's sleep schedule following reopening of school across USA after summer vacations remains challenge for parents, experts pediatrician are helping out mothers, fathersEarly bedtimes can slip through the cracks over the summer as kids stay up for sleepovers, movie marathons and long plane flights.
26 Aug, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
Grip strength, gait may soon measure biological lifespan, says Dr Prateek SharmaGenes influence lifespan, but lifestyle and environment are crucial for longevity. Biological age will soon be measured by new indicators b...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- Struggling to sleep in the summer heat? A top wellness expert shares simple home tips for a cooler bedroom
Transform your warm bedroom into a blissful retreat with clever strategies. By strategically blocking sunlight when it’s blazing outside, y...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
September 2026 Horoscope: Ganesh Chaturthi Month Brings New Career Opportunities & Relationship Changes for These 5 Zodiac SignsSeptember 2026 horoscopes emphasize practical growth and emotional awareness for all signs. Career opportunities will develop through commu...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Top company executive had daily bloating, heartburn despite 'normal' test results. Harvard-AIIMS gastro doctor shares 5 habits he recommendedA company executive struggled with daily bloating and heartburn despite undergoing endoscopy, colonoscopy, imaging and laboratory tests tha...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilising existing account inf...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: India is playing it right, but becoming a sporting nation is still a long way offIndian judoka Asmita Dey, who became the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow last month, shared her journey fro...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Psychology says people who travel long distances every day for work aren't always making the best choice: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who travel long distances every day for work aren't always gaining better quality of life from higher pay or cheaper...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Thinking about losing weight? Here’s what experts suggest doing for the first 7 daysStart your weight loss journey by recognizing what drives you and transforming your kitchen into a supportive space. Acknowledge your emoti...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST