IITian who secured AIR 1 in JEE, left India to study at University of California in 2004. 10 years later, one Shah Rukh Khan flop film inspired him to return to India. Today, he is an expert on mosquito brainHe was once the very epitome of the Indian success story. Meet Professor Nitin Gupta, who once left India to pursue a PhD in bioinformatics...
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Anthropic's Dario Amodei: AI's most visible CEO and enigmaThe surge in artificial intelligence and the heated debate around its risks have made Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei the most visible tech lead...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal introduces the team behind Temple’s BrainFlowDeepinder Goyal has introduced the innovative minds behind Temple's BrainFlow technology, which continuously measures brain blood flow. Thi...
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Fridge still smells after cleaning? Soak a cotton swab in vanilla and leave it inside for 24 hours: This little-known trick targets lingering odorsDeep cleaning your refrigerator is vital for eliminating odors and maintaining food hygiene. Consider soaking cotton swabs in vanilla essen...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Can LED bulbs give you diabetes? UCL neuroscientist warns modern lighting may damage mitochondria and affect metabolismThe rise of LED lighting in residential and commercial spaces has sparked discussions among health experts. Some researchers suggest that t...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Your calf muscles may be doing more than helping you walk. They could be talking to your brain through a protein that may influence mood and trigger the growth of new neuronsScientists identified apelin, a protein signaling from leg muscles to the brain. Exercising mice showed increased apelin levels in their bl...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
What happens to the brain when consciousness goes offline? Scientists uncover how disrupted brain communication can alter awareness, memory and our sense of selfGeneral anaesthesia disrupts brain communication, altering how different regions coordinate their activity. Researchers observe reduced lon...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Your brain may be one organ today, but scientists have uncovered a hidden split that may date back more than 500 million yearsNew research suggests the human brain develops from two distinct cell populations. These groups follow separate paths from early embryonic ...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Scientists thought the human brain began as one: New study reveals two ancient cell pathways emerge early, raising a surprising question about how our most complex organ formsScientists have uncovered a surprising twist in human brain development: two distinct groups of early cells follow separate paths to form d...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Psychology says adults who struggle with reading books but devour short stories online may have trained their attention differentlyA book usually demands sustained engagement with one context, while a feed continuously offers novelty and natural stopping points. The two...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disordersScientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Short-term headwind? Yes. But the structure stays intact: 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 19%Wise men on the street will tell you it is foolish to try and time the market. And attempting to do so in the midst of a raging war is prob...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Manipal Hospitals scouts for acquisitions in Andhra, Keralam, Delhi-NCR; bets on AI-led healthcareManipal Health Enterprises plans significant expansion across several Indian states. The company is adopting a digital-physical healthcare ...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Scientists in Virginia asked 21 people to see a hidden image without leaving their rooms—nobody got it right, but two described a scene they couldn’t seeA recent scientific study explored out-of-body experiences under controlled conditions. Participants attempted to identify a hidden image i...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Shoma Chaudhury on why technology needs conscience, not just innovationIn today's fast-paced world, technology evolves at an unprecedented rate, affecting every aspect of human existence from birth to death. Th...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
The Economic Times Founders’ Growth Retreat: Where India’s entrepreneurs come to think bigger.The Economic Times Founders’ Growth Retreat brings together accomplished founders, entrepreneurs and business leaders for a focused experie...
09 Sep, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Your nose may be talking directly to your brain: Scientists uncover a hidden nose-to-brain circuit that could explain why slow breathing calms anxietyScientists found a nose-to-brain pathway affecting emotional states in mice. Slow nasal airflow produced calming effects, while faster airf...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST