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Meet Anil Menon, NASA astronaut who will spend 8 months aboard space station: All about the Indian-origin doctor who once served in AfghanistanAnil Menon NASA astronaut: Anil Menon, the first NASA astronaut of Malayali heritage, has reached the International Space Station (ISS) on ...
A parked car can reach 117 degrees on a mild 72-degree day, and the study that measured it found that cracking the windows made no meaningful difference to the final temperature inside at allParked cars heat up rapidly, even on mild days, posing a significant danger. Children's core body temperatures rise much faster than adults...
'We Must Act Now': Eric Schmidt, Reid Hoffman, Joseph Stiglitz among 200 who just sounded an alarm on AIOver 200 global experts have signed a letter urging immediate action on AI's economic impact. They caution that artificial intelligence cou...
Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI's economic impact and job displacement risksTop economists and scientists have issued an open letter urging immediate action. They warn artificial intelligence could transform economi...
Scientists detect Earth's deadliest extinction signs in today's oceans: Great Dying started with warming seas and oxygen loss; 70% of land animals vanishedA Stanford-led study has provided the strongest evidence yet that warming oceans and declining oxygen levels caused Earth's largest mass ex...
US Stock Market: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh unveils expert panels to overhaul US Central Bank policy frameworkFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced a comprehensive review of monetary policy. Five taskforces comprising prominent economists w...
Quote of the day by Leon Festinger: 'A man with a conviction is a hard man to change. Tell him you disagree and he turns away. Show him facts or figures and he...' - American social psychologist explains the psychology of beliefs and why changing people's minds is toughLeon Festinger quote explains why deeply held beliefs resist factual challenges. People often protect their convictions, which are tied to ...
Psychology says staying late at the office is the new workplace red flagStaying late at work, once a symbol of dedication, is now seen by experts as a potential red flag. Research indicates that excessive hours ...
What makes orange kittens so popular in American homes? The real reasons go beyond their adorable looksOrange kittens seem to be everywhere, from family living rooms and college apartments to social media feeds filled with playful feline vide...
Mountain lions left this suburb a century ago; one returned to Stanford's preserve in 2015, and woody plants grew 64-fold in just 11 yearsA Stanford study reveals that even a single visiting mountain lion can dramatically reshape ecosystems in small preserves. Researchers obse...
Stanford researchers say your car heats up to 40 degrees in an hour, and does a sunshade solution work?A parked car can become dangerously hot, even on cooler days, with interior temperatures soaring by 40 degrees Fahrenheit in just an hour. ...
Amazon’s rapid delivery push triggers $15 billion rout for Eternal, SwiggyEternal and Swiggy have pioneered India’s 10-minute delivery space, but rising competition is intensifying pressure. Blinkit and Instamart ...
India’s AI dream is getting lost in translationIndia's ambition to become an AI superpower hinges on bridging its vast linguistic divide. Prime Minister Modi champions AI for inclusion, ...
African proverb of the day: "The patient heart can cook a stone, while the restless hand leaves even the..." - what can this powerful wisdom teach us about resilience, healing, and lasting peace of mind?In a world that celebrates instant results, an old African proverb offers a completely different measure of success: "The patient heart can...
Wealth lesson by Charlie Munger: 'The big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting' The timeless wealth lesson from Warren Buffett's legendary partner 'Oracle of Pasadena'Legendary investor Charlie Munger emphasized that substantial wealth isn't found in frequent trading, but in patient waiting. His advice hi...
China begins to snap at America's heels in a tightening tech raceChina’s latest supercomputer ranking has renewed debate over global technology leadership, but current evidence shows the United States sti...
US announces PaxPass to streamline the movement of critical AI goods at Pax Silica summitThe 2nd Pax Silica Summit brought together over 30 nations, advocating for 'innovation sovereignty' and AI policies conducive to growth. Hi...
Quote of the day by American psychologist Carol Dweck: 'Test scores and measures of achievement tell you where a student is, but they don’t tell you...'- life lessons on growth mindset, learning, success, and human potentialRenowned psychologist Carol Dweck's "growth mindset" theory emphasizes that abilities aren't fixed. Her quote, "Test scores tell you where ...
Luck isn't chance: Stanford professor who spent 20 years studying luck reveals 3 habits that make people 'luckier'Stanford professor Tina Seelig reveals luck isn't random but cultivated. She advises stepping outside comfort zones, like striking up conve...
In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...