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Quote of the day by influential Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker: 'We will never have a perfect world, but...'-Life lessons on progress and building a better futureCognitive psychologist Steven Pinker challenges the common perception of societal decline, arguing that humanity has made significant progr...
Word of wisdom by Werner Heisenberg: "Not only is the Universe stranger than we think, it is stranger than we can..." - What did the quantum physics pioneer and Nobel Prize winner really mean? His famous quote reveals a powerful truth about knowledge and human curiosityWord of wisdom by the quantum physics pioneer continues to inspire scientists, thinkers, and curious minds decades later. The quote is ofte...
Researchers finally found evidence from a region in Space where nothing is supposed to escapeA historic black hole discovery is changing how scientists explore the universe. Researchers have detected possible fingerprints of a black...
For the first time, researchers reached a region near a Black Hole once beyond studyA powerful black hole collision has opened a new chapter in space science. Scientists used the loudest gravitational wave signal ever detec...
Tech entrepreneurs seeking the next AI frontier are pivoting from chatbots to 'world models'AI is evolving beyond text-based chatbots, with researchers now focusing on "world models." These advanced systems aim to teach AI to under...
Bihar govt approves setting up of five new private universitiesBihar's cabinet has approved the establishment of five new private universities to boost higher education access. Additionally, new teacher...
All the world's a robot-staging ground for tech entrepreneurs building 'physical AI'Artificial intelligence is advancing beyond mere language comprehension. Researchers are now constructing 'world models' that allow AI syst...
Quote of the day from 'father' of stress research Hans Seyle: 'Stress is not something to be avoided. Complete freedom from stress is...'; lessons on how to manage stress and anxiety from famous Canadian scholarOver 90 years ago, Hans Selye challenged the notion that stress is inherently negative. He argued that stress is a natural part of life, es...
This 76-year-old former police officer from Tamil Nadu has been feeding monkeys from her pension for over a decadeA 76-year-old retired police officer from Madurai, Malathi, is winning hearts online for her decade-long dedication to feeding hundreds of ...
CUET UG result 2026 out at cuet.nta.nic.in: Check expected cut off for DU, BHU & top universities, merit list and admission process detailsCUET UG 2026 results are out! Candidates can check scores on cuet.nta.nic.in. Cutoffs vary widely by university and course, with Delhi Univ...
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature...' How the first artificial life's invention shows a darker reality of human behaviourStephen Hawking’s 1994 remark that computer viruses could be considered a form of life remains one of his most thought-provoking observatio...
How will the Earth and universe end? Scientists explain 3 theories that could decide the final fate of everythingThe universe has been expanding for 13.8 billion years, but scientists believe it will not last forever. Researchers have proposed several ...
Cleaner-looking lakes are not always better; as freshwater turns brown across North America and Europe, trout, bass, perch and whitefish declineFreshwater lakes across North America are turning a tea-like brown due to increased dissolved organic carbon, driven by climate change and ...
Canada not closing doors to Indian students; envoy says now is the best time to applyCanada's High Commissioner to India, Chris Cooter, has urged Indian students to apply now, stating it's the "best time ever." He dispelled ...
In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...
Haryana government to introduce yoga in class 6 from this session, extend to classes 3-9 next session; to be included in HSSC, HPSC examsThe Haryana Government on Saturday announced a major expansion of yoga education across schools, universities, and recruitment examinations...
Psychology says people who keep a photo of their wife or kids in their wallet aren’t nostalgic, they are creating an emotional safety netPsychologists have consistently found that having a strong sense of purpose supports emotional well-being. For many people, loved ones beco...
In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
Rs 18,907 crore earmarked to build 26,474 kilometres of rural roads: GovtThe Central government plans to build 26,474 kilometers of rural roads by 2026-27. A budget of Rs 18,907 crore is allocated for this under ...
This weird trick helped physicists solve the bird flock mystery that defied Newton for yearsScientists have developed a new theory to explain how systems like bird flocks exhibit non-reciprocal interactions, seemingly challenging N...