A study says procrastination may make you forget the task altogether: Why boring tasks may slip your mindA 2026 study linked boredom and procrastination to more reported lapses in remembering future plans. Prospective memory helps us remember t...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Great civilisations: Built on trade, but wary of tradersChina ranked people in four groups: scholar, farmer, artisan, merchant. Shi, nong, gong, shang. The idea is old, found in the Guanzi. The s...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Meet KCL, the 16-year-old with a memory sharper than 99.9% of people who can recall events from age 3 monthsA teenager known as KCL possesses an extraordinary memory, categorized as highly superior autobiographical memory. His ability to recall pe...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
A study says brain circuits can change roles: Here’s how you can remember a shopping list, directions and prices at the same timeAn MIT study found that some brain circuits in mice could remember a sound, then switch to holding an action plan.The finding offers a clue...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
A study says faster reactions can come with fuzzier memories: What happens when your brain knows what to expectYour brain can prepare for familiar events before they happen.A University of Sydney study found that expected events prompted faster react...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
A study says staring into space does not mean your brain has switched off: Your quiet thoughts leave cluesA 2026 study published in Nature Human Behaviour offers a closer look at what happens during those quiet moments. Researchers found that th...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Nobel Prize 2026 in Chemistry awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso SoaiHenri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their important discoveries. They were recognized for expl...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Case study of how not to plan & buildThe recently opened Barapullah Phase 3 corridor in Delhi was anticipated to enhance travel efficiency, but it has rapidly turned into a tra...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
How a single-celled alga helped scientists control brain cells with light — the discovery behind the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine: Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel discovered channelrhodopsin, a light-sensitive protein in single-celled algae....
06 Oct, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Rs 12 lakh prize for whoever sleeps first: Bizarre competition turns sleeping into a relaxation race. Check rules and judging processA bizarre competition in Japan revently turned falling asleep into a race, with a prize of more than Rs 12 lakh for the winner. Called the ...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Who is Nobel winner Karl Deisseroth? And all about optogenetics that could restore sight in visually impaired peopleThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their groundbreakin...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Who are Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel? Trio wins Nobel Prize in Medicine for work on optogeneticsThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recognizes the remarkable achievements of Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel. ...
05 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Nobel Prize 2026 in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg NagelKarl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. They were recognized for thei...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Nobel Prize Medicine 2026: Scientists found a 'light switch' inside algae & turned it into a tool to control brain cells; what this discovery meansNobel Prize Medicine 2026: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nag...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
The rise and fall of forgotten coffee brands that shaped American nostalgia and culture-What happened to the coffee brands Americans grew up with and why do they still resonate?Many Americans recall coffee brands like Gold Shield and Savarin that were once common in homes. These brands can evoke strong feelings due...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Your daily coffee may be doing more than keeping you awake — scientists found a surprising link between your gut, brain and coffee habitA recent study examined how coffee consumption affects mood and gut health in regular drinkers. Researchers found that both caffeinated and...
29 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
What glucosamine may be doing inside the brain has scientists taking a closer look at its possible link to dementia progressionResearchers at the University of Florida found links between glucosamine use and higher dementia progression in individuals with mild cogni...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST