In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
How a prisoner created India’s first rainwear brand by studying ducks and built a company that now serves the IAF, NavyAn Indian freedom fighter's prison experience sparked an idea for local rainwear. Surendra Mohan Bose founded Duckback, India's first rainw...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
In 1979, a Wisconsin farmer saved an oversized bone from his field, and it later led archaeologists to a butchered mammoth siteIn the heart of Wisconsin, a farmer stumbled upon a colossal bone back in 1979, which was later confirmed to be from a mammoth. This extrao...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
In 1986, a drought lowered the Sea of Galilee, and two brothers saw old wood in the mud. It was no driftwood, and it changed Biblical historyIn 1986, a harsh drought caused the Sea of Galilee to recede, unveiling an incredibly well-preserved boat dating back to the first century ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Psychology says that talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign you’re lonely; it’s one of the most effective ways the brain regulates emotion, rehearses decisions, and works through problems it can’t solve silentlyEngaging in self-talk isn't an indication of being alone; it's a vital cognitive process. Psychologists reassure us that this inner dialogu...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary hike: Why this employee body is recommending Rs 55,000 minimum basic pay to 8th CPCThe Jammu & Kashmir Employees' Federation has urged the 8th Pay Commission to implement a fitment factor of 3.05 and a minimum basic pay of...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
When scientists found the 'ghost' haunting CERN's most powerful acceleratorFor over two decades, scientists at CERN observed unexplained particle losses in their Super Proton Synchrotron. A new study has finally ma...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
In 1972, a diver off Italy noticed a human arm rising from the sand, which uncovered ancient Greek warriors lost beneath the sea for centuriesIn an underwater adventure in 1972, a diver stumbled upon the exquisite Riace Bronzes off the coast of Riace Marina. These stunning Greek s...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
In 1796, an English surgeon noticed that milkmaids rarely got smallpox, and the vaccination changed the worldEdward Jenner pioneered the smallpox vaccine in the late 1700s. He noticed milkmaids, who contracted cowpox, were immune to smallpox. Jenne...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Can photons really spend negative time? New quantum physics experiment on rubidium atoms challenges — What scientists know about timeA breakthrough quantum physics experiment has revealed a startling result. Scientists measured “negative time” as photons moved through a c...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.28 AM IST
Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: 'The nature of the human mind is such that unless it is stimulated by images of things acting upon it from...' - life lessons on memory, observation and how we learn, remember and grow by the Father of Modern ScienceQuote of the day by Galileo Galilei: Galileo Galilei's quote emphasizes that external stimuli, particularly visual experiences and direct o...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Sharpen your memory with these 8 simple morning habits: Psychologists ExplainsYour morning routine significantly impacts brain function. Simple habits like consistent sleep, sunlight exposure, and exercise boost alert...
31 May, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
7 Japanese memory techniques people use to remember more, from train operators to mental-abacus expertsA groundbreaking study has unveiled powerful strategies for enhancing memory. Researchers emphasize the importance of spatial awareness, ac...
30 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
The famous chalk giant fooled historians for centuries and the real answer changes everythingNew research has revealed the Cerne Abbas Giant, a massive hillside carving in England, dates to the early Middle Ages (700-1100 CE), not p...
30 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST