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Meet Pranav Goel, the 4-year-old Indian genius who recited number names up to a googol in under 3 minutes and solved a map puzzle identifying India's states- Italian proverb of the day: “Those who have bread have no teeth, and those who have...” — What can this famous Italian saying teach us about missed opportunities, relationships, empathy and life’s uncertainties?
- Meet Xuanyi Geng, the Chinese speedcuber who solved a 3×3 Rubik's Cube in 3.05 seconds to break the world record in 2025
- India’s semiconductor push will need a new approach to water management: CN WaterIndia’s semiconductor push is creating a new demand for smarter, more reliable water infrastructure. CN Water’s Shoeb Kurawadwala on locali...15 Sep, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Psychologists say chronic nail biters may not be having a case of anxiety disorder but perfectionism. Though it promotes excellence, perfectionism has its pitfallsIt is extremely common to think that people with shadows beneath their eyes, caffeine addiction, and, most importantly, having a case of na...11 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- Mumbai boy, who grew up in 8×10 ft room in slum, survived on bread and chai, now works at NASAJaykumar Vaidya currently works at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as an electrical engineer. But in contrast to the majority of his conte...11 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- In 1997, NASA grew Brassica rapa on Mir for 122 days to test a full life cycle; seed-to-seed cycles succeeded, but space-grown seeds were smallerIn an exciting development, researchers have achieved seed-to-seed cycling of plants in microgravity environments, demonstrating gravity in...09 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Orangutans, found only in Indonesia and Malaysia, spotted nearly 4,000 km away in Odisha jungle. Govt probing how five primates reached IndiaOrangutan found in odisha: Five orangutans were rescued from the Bichitrapur forest area in Odisha’s Balasore district after villagers spot...09 Sep, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
- Navier-Stokes problem solved in the blink of an AI, claims OpenAIResearchers at OpenAI said it took just days-and millions of dollars in computing power-to crack what is known as the Navier-Stokes problem...09 Sep, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
- Why don't bats die from the lethal viruses they carry? A new DNA study uncovers a second genetic system hidden inside their blood not seen in mammals beforeResearchers discovered vesper bats have two unique gene sets for antibody production. This unusual genetic arrangement has not been documen...06 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- In 2020, Australian researchers burned discarded human hair into carbon dots for OLEDs; the dots reached 87% quantum yield, and rigid displays hit 700 cd/m²In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, discarded human hair has been converted into luminous carbon dots, now being explored for their ap...06 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- The universe still has the ingredients to make stars, so why has star formation fallen so dramatically? Scientists uncover a cosmic puzzleGalaxies are forming significantly fewer stars than in the past. New research indicates hydrogen fuel remains abundant in these galaxies. S...06 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Cate Blanchett: “The more you do it, the more you learn to concentrate” — A powerful lesson on productivityCate Blanchett articulates a powerful principle: intense focus followed by genuine relaxation is crucial for mastering any craft, not solel...05 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- At 13, a Texas student uses AI to study one of the deadliest brain cancers: says, ‘It started with curiosity’; aims to combine AI with biomedicineThirteen-year-old Myreen Ahsan is at the forefront of innovation, delving into the realms of advanced AI tools to aid brain cancer research...03 Sep, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- At 11, he was solving scientific mysteries. Built one of history's earliest calculators. But a gambling problem led him to crack the mathematics of chanceBlaise Pascal was a child mathematical prodigy who wrote about vibrating bodies at 11, developed a major geometry theorem by 16 and built t...31 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
- For centuries, nobody knew where disappearing birds went; then in 1822, one wounded stork returned to Germany carrying a bizarre clue from AfricaA stork found in Germany in 1822 carried an African arrow through its neck. This discovery provided crucial early evidence for bird migrati...31 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- In 1905, Einstein unlocked a mystery of light that seemed almost impossible, unknowingly laying the foundation for smartphone cameras, solar panels, burglar alarms and technologies yet to comeAlbert Einstein explained the photoelectric effect in 1905. This interaction of light and matter powers many modern devices. His theory rev...31 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- Psychology says people who feel compelled to finish every puzzle they start may be responding to the same psychological desire for resolution that researchers call the need for cognitive closureThe need for cognitive closure describes a psychological trait driving task completion. This trait influences how individuals approach unce...31 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- The Daily CrosswordA daily crossword is portrayed as a quiet ritual that combines wit, wordplay and patience. Its appeal lies not in solving it quickly but in...27 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- Can’t solve a puzzle? Ask a raccoon: Scientists find out why they keep looking for answers even without a rewardEmerging studies suggest raccoons are motivated by curiosity rather than just food when tackling puzzles. These nimble creatures demonstrat...26 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
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