In 80 million BCE, an ancient reptile left behind a crucial fossil showing how limbs disappeared. 80 million years later, scientists found it suggested early snakes may have evolved across both land and waterAn ancient fossil discovered in Brazil offers new insights into snake evolution. This 80-million-year-old specimen suggests early snakes in...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Psychology says people often enjoy the first bite differently from the last biteThe final bite can carry psychological significance because it marks the end of the eating experience. Thepeak-end rulesuggests that ending...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'Everything is forgotten in life, even great love. That's what's sad but also wonderful about it' Timeless lesson about moving on in life by the French philosopherAlbert Camus’ quote, “Everything is forgotten, even a great love. That's what's sad about life, and also what's wonderful about it,” reflec...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Psychology says your mood before sleep may change what your brain remembers tomorrowPsychology suggests that the night is not simply the end of one day. It is also an important period during which the brain continues workin...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Psychology says walking into a room can make you forget why you went there, here's whyThe next time you walk into a room and suddenly forget why you went there, it may be easy to blame your memory. But psychology offers a mor...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Psychology says your brain may remember things in the shower for a surprising reasonThe next time a forgotten name, unfinished task, or sudden flash of inspiration pops into your mind while you're in the shower, it may seem...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Solar Eclipse Myths: From Dragons to Gods, How Ancient Civilizations Explained Solar EclipsesAncient cultures created myths to explain the Sun's mysterious disappearance during eclipses. These stories featured dragons, demons, and w...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Psychology says your brain likes people whose names are easier to pronounceIn multicultural societies, taking the time to pronounce someone's name correctly is a simple but meaningful way to show respect and foster...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Psychology says people naturally copy each other's speech patterns without realizing itLearning to pronounce someone's name correctly is a simple yet meaningful way to show respect and promote inclusion. Research in organizati...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Psychology says people are more likely to trust someone who admits small mistakesPsychology says your brain forms opinions about strangers in less than a second because quick judgments once helped humans respond to unfam...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Bengaluru-based neurosurgeon shares five supplements for protecting brain health, says half of humanity is lacking one essential nutrientPreventing premature brain ageing is a lifelong process that requires lifestyle overhaul and watching your nutritional intake. Taking to In...
09 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
AIIMS-trained Bengaluru neurosurgeon who has performed over 10,000 brain surgeries shares ‘10 Commandments’ to prevent brain ageing, says brain health is linked to another part of your bodyIt is common knowledge that loneliness, common stress, and even lack of physical activity can eventually slow down your brain. Taking to In...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Psychology says waiting without knowing how long feels harder than waiting longer with certaintyPsychology reminds us that waiting is not simply about counting minutes, it's about how our minds interpret uncertainty. The brain is remar...
08 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlifeBrain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline af...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
In 2012, scientists from Arizona and Norway revealed that honeybees can rejuvenate aging brains. Years later, it advanced efforts to slow age-related cognitive decline in humansBrain aging research: Older honeybees showed renewed learning abilities after changing social roles. Scientists observed significant molecu...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.56 AM IST
What psychologists say about your "Bad Memory": Why forgetting everyday details is actually your brain's smartest strategy for sharper focusWhat psychologists say about your bad memory might surprise you. You walk into a room and blank out. You hunt for keys in plain sight. Don'...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troopsUS service members face lasting traumatic brain injuries from recent conflicts. Many soldiers experience symptoms like headaches and memory...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST