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Why does the human brain take so long to develop? Scientists find a gene that may provide a clue about our extraordinary brainpower, cognitive abilitiesA human-specific gene influences brain immune cell development. These cells, called microglia, mature much slower than in mice. This extend...- In 1998, NASA sent oyster toadfish into space on Space Shuttle Columbia; over 16 days in orbit, researchers studied how their balance systems adapted to microgravityIn 1998, saltwater toadfish participated in the Columbia's Neurolab mission, offering insights into the effects of microgravity on the nerv...
- Science says some objects can look like they’re moving when they are perfectly still, here’s how your eyes get fooledEven when you appear to stare steadily at an object, your eyes are constantly making tiny involuntary movements known as fixational eye mov...
- Science says crows remember faces of people who wronged them, here’s what their brains reveal about animal intelligenceWhen a crow responds to a specific person years after a significant encounter, its behavior suggests that the bird may have retained a memo...
- Titan Capital backs xStep, the Shark Tank India-featured neurotech startupFunding will scale xStep's non-invasive neurorehabilitation platform for people with cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury and multipl...
- Grandparents love grandkids more than their children? A 2021 psychology study explains why they shower their grandchildren with more affection, attention and warmthPsychology behind grandparents loving their grandchildren more than their children: Grandmothers' brains show heightened emotional empathy ...
- Psychology says people who keep stubbing their toes may be responding to more than clumsinessPeople who frequently stub their toes may not simply be “bad at walking.” Their experiences can reflect a fascinating interaction between a...
- Psychology says people who use sticky notes instead of phone reminders may be using their surroundings to train their memoryA 2021 University of Tokyo study found that writing information on physical paper can produce stronger brain activity during memory recall ...
- Indian NASA worker completed 3-year BSc in Maths degree in one year, went to University of Berkeley, was hailed as ‘Genius of Genius' before becoming a teacher at IIT. Then he lost everything: ‘Was seen near garbage…'Vashishtha Narayan Singh’s life story seems like someone straight from a film. It began with a lot of promise, as the late academic was hai...
- Psychology says people who type notes instead of writing them by hands may process information differently in their brainNew psychology research is shedding light on a familiar habit that has gradually become less common in the digital age. While typing has be...
- Circuit in male brain increases alcohol use during social isolation: StudyRecent research sheds light on how loneliness affects alcohol consumption through specific brain mechanisms. The study revealed that isolat...
- Psychology says people who recognize songs from the first few notes may have highly efficient auditory pattern recognitionPeople who recognize songs from the first few notes may be demonstrating an impressive form of auditory pattern recognition supported by lo...
- Dogs may read your emotions better than you think as brain scans reveal how canines distinguish happiness, fear and sadness in humansNew research reveals dogs' brains process human emotions distinctly. Happy faces activate specific brain regions associated with reward pro...
- ET WLF 2026: Neurotechnology's goal should be to turn humans into creators, not just consumers, says Alexander PanovSPEC Finance has launched a significant neurotechnology fund to accelerate India's research and development. This initiative aims to foster...
- Psychology says people who notice who talks to whom at a gathering may be unconsciously mapping social networksSomeone who pays close attention to who talks to whom at a gathering may be engaging in a process psychologists have studied for decades: f...
- Why more Indians are taking up birdwatching: The hobby that can calm your mind and sharpen your brainBirdwatching is emerging as a popular hobby in India, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Beyond offering a way to reconnect wit...
- Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan’s parents escaped Vietnam by boat with no hope of reuniting with their family; decades later, their daughter became a Harvard graduate & philanthropistPriscilla Chan's journey is rooted in her family's escape from war-torn Vietnam in search of safety and a better life. She became the first...
- Psychology explains why charismatic people give oddly specific compliments, and why detailed praise often feels more genuine than generic flatterySpecific compliments feel more personal and convincing than generic praise. A recent study examined brain responses to sincere praise and f...
- 17-year-old New Jersey high schooler Edward Kang built an AI tool that reads the retina for autism and ADHD screening and won $175,000 for his groundbreaking researchNew Jersey high schooler Edward Kang, 17, developed RetinaMind, an AI tool that analyzes retinal images to identify patterns linked to auti...
- Bernie Marcus was fired from his job in 1978, then built Home Depot and an $11 billion fortune — now his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into heart research, reviving his early dream of medicineBernie Marcus was fired from Handy Dan in 1978, a setback that helped push him toward cofounding Home Depot and building an $11 billion for...
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