Psychology suggests the grandparent who wraps leftovers for everyone isn’t fussing; they’re turning care into something tangible, because some generations learned love lands best when it can be carried homeGrandparents often express love through practical help like sending food. Research shows this instrumental support boosts their mood. These...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Psychology says older couples who retell the story of how they met aren't just repeating themselves, they are often strengthening shared identity through co-reminiscenceLong-term couples often revisit shared memories, not just for nostalgia, but to maintain connection, meaning, and identity. This practice, ...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Why do cats push objects off edges on purpose?Cats push objects off surfaces not out of spite, but as a scientific experiment to understand cause and effect through physical interaction...
22 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
A newly found snake species survives predators by disguising its tail as a second headScientists have discovered a new snake species in China's Guangxi region. This tiny snake, named Calamaria incredibilis, has a tail that lo...
18 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
What is Americans’ favorite exercise? New study reveals a surprising trend in fitness habitsWalking is widely regarded as the simplest and most sustainable form of physical activity, requiring no equipment or gym access while fitti...
14 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Why Keeping the Bathroom Door Closed Can BackfireContrary to popular belief, closing bathroom doors can worsen indoor air quality by trapping moisture, microbes, and pollutants. Research i...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
4,000-year-old ancient settlement discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Khaybar Oasis, sheds light on early urban lifeArchaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in northwest Saudi Arabia, revealing significant insights into the transitio...
03 Nov, 2024, 11.52 AM IST
Clinical trials of new drugs over-recruiting Indians: StudyGiven that all trials carry an element of risk, experts believe that there is an "unfair" burden-benefit ratio on the Indian population whe...
27 Sep, 2023, 12.19 AM IST
57,000-yr-old engraving found at Loire Valley, FranceAccording to the findings, reported Wednesday in the American journal PLOS One, the engravings, also called finger-flutings, predate the ar...
22 Jun, 2023, 08.27 PM IST
Quit smoking: Cigarettes can hurt your mental healthAccording to the study, students who smoke have higher rates of depressive symptoms.
09 Jan, 2020, 06.16 PM IST
Bound to a desk job? Sitting for long hours is bad for your brainSitting for too long may increase the risk of dementia in middle-aged adults.
13 Apr, 2018, 07.23 PM IST
Stay clear of dementia, be positive towards ageingThis makes a case for implementing a public health campaign against ageism.
10 Feb, 2018, 05.47 PM IST
- Ancient skull from oldest tsunami victim: Scientists
Canberra, Oct 26 (IANS) An ancient human skull discovered in Papua New Guinea is likely to have belonged to the world's oldest-known tsunam...
26 Oct, 2017, 01.02 PM IST
Plague may have persisted in Europe for 300 yearsResearchers from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich recovered and analysed ancient DNA from 30 plague victims of the second plague pand...
14 Jan, 2016, 04.29 PM IST
Sleep helps us learn and memorise: StudyThe research provides an empirical and theoretical framework to understand the mechanisms underlying the complex role of sleep for learning.
30 May, 2015, 11.57 AM IST
Loss of sea ice to impact polar bear populations by 2100Polar bears may face starvation and reproductive failure by the year 2100 due to heavy loss of Arctic sea ice, a new study has warned.
01 Dec, 2014, 03.21 PM IST
Population of critically endangered vultures stable: ReportAfter years of relentless efforts to save vultures in south Asia, numbers of the most critically endangered species have stabilised across ...
11 Nov, 2012, 04.20 PM IST