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Psychology says people who bookmark dozens of articles but rarely read them may be collecting possibilities rather than informationThe person with hundreds of unread bookmarks may not be collecting knowledge. They may be collecting potential knowledge. Each article repr...- Psychology says people who keep unused gift cards for years may value having future optionsAn unused gift card can reveal a fascinating psychological paradox. It was created to be spent, yet for some people, part of its appeal may...
- 12,000 years ago, Yellowstone’s dry summers began leaving a charcoal trail in its lakes. 6,000 years later, researchers found the same climate pattern linked to lower lake levels and reduced hydrothermal activityYellowstone lake sediments preserved ancient climate and environmental records. Warmer, drier summers between 12,000 and 6,000 years ago br...
- In 1945, Hiroshima’s atomic blast vaporized metal, glass, soil and water; 81 years later, scientists studying the cooled material found strange glass spheres that may preserve a never-before-seen alloyAfter decades of 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing, scientists studying tiny glass particles found around Hiroshima Bay have identified evidenc...
- At 86, a Pennsylvania farmer turned down more than $15 million from data-center developers and accepted $1.9 million instead, sending his land down a very different path: keeping the farm alive rather than turning it into a server campusAn 86-year-old farmer turned down a staggering $15 million for his Pennsylvania farms, choosing instead to accept $1.9 million via a conser...
- In the 1950s, J. Desmond Clark found a notched log at Zambia’s Kalambo Falls but died without proving its age; 60 years later, dating revealed the world’s oldest wooden structure at 476,000 yearsIn the 1950s, archaeologist J. Desmond Clark discovered a notched log at Zambia’s Kalambo Falls. He died without ever proving its true age....
- Psychology says people who add ‘no pressure’ to requests may be trying to protect the relationship as much as the requestAsking someone for their time, help, attention or a favor always leaves room for rejection, which can feel uncomfortable for everyone invol...
- Psychology says people who save loyalty points but rarely use them may value having options more than immediate rewardsThe person who constantly collects loyalty points may not be interested in the reward alone. They may simply enjoy keeping thepossibility o...
- Ancient microbes in our backyardA groundbreaking find near Jamshedpur, India, reveals microscopic fossils that may date back 3.5 billion years, showcasing early life forms...
- State can't take life arbitrarily or without dignity: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ruled that state execution powers are not arbitrary. The method of execution must uphold human dignity and minimize suffe...
- In March 1945, USS Trigger sank in the East China Sea; 81 years later, restoration work on USS Silversides uncovered a flood valve that appears to connect the surviving boat to its lost sisterHistoric submarine restoration has uncovered a remarkable World War II mystery. Workers found a flood valve stamped with the name USS Trigg...
- In 1864, a bottle of Guinness was brewed under Queen Victoria; 162 years later, divers recovered it from a shipwreck, where its preserved yeast may help recreate the taste of Victorian stoutA 162-year-old Guinness bottle has been pulled from a shipwreck in the English Channel, opening a rare window into Victorian brewing. The s...
- Godrej Industries to enter private credit space, aims to raise Rs 2,000 cr in AIFGodrej Industries Group is entering the private credit market with a new fund. The company aims to raise up to two thousand crore rupees fo...
- In Argentina, one fossil bone from a 236-million-year-old cynodont contained a rare clue about birth. Researchers found its newborn size resembled mammals, suggesting live birth evolved 95 million years earlier than thoughtNew fossil evidence challenges the long-held belief that ancient cynodonts laid eggs. A recent study found compelling proof that Chiniquodo...
- Quote of the day by James Cameron, 'Inspiration can hit you in the head at any time in any context. It could happen in a conversation. Talking to someone at a party, you can get an idea. But you've got to remember those inspirations' offers timeless wisdom on learning, creativity, knowledge, curiosity, teaches purpose, focus which can bring success in work, careerQuote of the day by James Cameron offers a valuable reminder that inspiration is both unpredictable and fleeting. A powerful idea may arriv...
- Cannes to Venice, India’s forgotten films are getting a second act at the world’s biggest festivalsThis year, arguably for the first time, restored Indian classics have made it to the top four international film festivals -- from Cannes t...
- Struggling to maintain the shine of your cast aluminum furniture? Here are few tips to guide you to retain fresh look and renew its sheenCast aluminum furniture offers durability and modern design for various spaces. Regular cleaning prevents dullness and protects the furnitu...
- Before the ice, Antarctica had a rainforest near South Pole: Fossils reveal a 90-million-year-old secretScientists have uncovered remarkable evidence of a rainforest that flourished in Antarctica nearly 90 million years ago, despite the region...
- 90 million years ago, Antarctica had a temperate forest just 900 kilometers from the South Pole despite months of darkness. 90 million years later, scientists found its roots, pollen and spores preserved in seafloor sediment beneath today's frozen continentAncient West Antarctica hosted a temperate rainforest approximately ninety million years ago. Fossil roots and pollen indicate dense vegeta...
- Psychology says people who keep dozens of browser tabs open may be struggling with a very specific kind of closureClosing a browser tab can feel surprisingly symbolic because it involves a small act of letting go: deciding that something no longer needs...
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