In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debatesThe Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, serves as a pivotal case study in understanding the effects of authority and social role...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 opens for Indian students: Who can apply and by whenIndian students can now apply for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship 2027. This offers a chance to pursue postgraduate studies at the Unive...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
In 1972, children watched adults hit an inflatable doll, and psychology saw how easily aggression can be copiedIn a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking up behaviors fr...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media appsBritain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young peo...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Ashoka University appoints Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan as its next vice-chancellorAshoka University has appointed Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan as its next Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. A distinguished sch...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
China's direct missile strike threat to Australia is 'growing': ReportChina's missile power is increasing, posing a direct threat to Australia. Beijing is developing long-range and hypersonic weapons. This cap...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
The koalas everyone gave up on are making a genetic comebackA new study on koalas is changing conservation science. Populations previously believed to be genetically doomed are now showing recovery. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Meet Vibhav Altekar, the Indian-origin engineer behind the drone boat that pulled off a first-of-its-kind US military rescueA remarkable rescue operation near the Strait of Hormuz saw an autonomous vessel, Corsair, play a vital role. Developed by Saronic Technolo...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
What is Germany's Language Course Visa? Eligibility, costs and key rules explainedGermany's Language Course Visa allows non-EU nationals to study German intensively for up to one year. Applicants need admission to a recog...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Post-study work in Ireland: How graduates are building global careers after graduationIreland is becoming a top destination for international students, offering academic excellence and strong industry links. Universities focu...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Rupee slide pushes overseas students back to lenders for top-up loansA significant rupee depreciation has forced Indian students studying abroad to seek top-up loans from lenders, as initial loan amounts fall...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST