In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Psychology says people who always use GPS while driving even when they know the way are not forgetful: Why they trust certainty more than memoryPsychology suggests that people who always use GPS while driving are rarely forgetful. They are often responding to the way the modern brai...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Psychology says adults who avoid pizza crust or bread crust aren't childish, they are simply chasing satisfaction differentlyPsychology suggests that everyday habits can offer surprising insights into human behavior. The crust itself is not the real focus, it is h...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Psychology says adults who hold onto empty jars and containers are often seeking more than storage: Why ‘just in case’ thinking makes it hard to throw things awayPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Ketan Agarwal Death Case: Probe takes new turn, Siya ‘not mentally prepared’ for marriage; police examine motivePune businessman Ketan Agarwal's death at Lohagad Fort, initially deemed an accident, is now under suspicion of foul play. Police are inves...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new pollsAs America approaches its 250th anniversary, a new survey reveals a divided nation. While many, particularly Republicans and older adults, ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Psychology says people who start the TV while having a meal but can't decide what to watch are not looking for entertainment, they want comfort and familiarityPsychology suggests that people are rarely just struggling to pick a television show. More often, they are trying to decompress after navig...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Quote of the day from 'father' of stress research Hans Seyle: 'Stress is not something to be avoided. Complete freedom from stress is...'; lessons on how to manage stress and anxiety from famous Canadian scholarOver 90 years ago, Hans Selye challenged the notion that stress is inherently negative. He argued that stress is a natural part of life, es...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Quote of the day by Chuck Akre: "Wall Street has this wonderful business about how to create transactions. They set up what we believe are false expectations, and that’s what I call the “beat by a penny, missed by a penny syndrome.”Chuck Akre criticises Wall Street’s fixation on marginal earnings beats and misses, arguing it fuels short-term trading over meaningful ana...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptomsScientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involv...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental rightThe Congress is advocating for the right to vote to be declared a fundamental right, citing concerns over voter suppression and arbitrary d...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasksPsychology suggests that people who forget what they intended to buy after arriving at the store are rarely absent-minded. More often, they...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Quote of the day by Chris Rock: 'You're either married and bored or single and lonely. Ain't no happiness nowhere' - American comedian and star talks about why he thinks nobody gets the perfect endingChris Rock's 2004 comedy special featured a quote about marriage and singlehood. The line still remains popular after 22 years. It suggests...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
People in their 40s suddenly realise their closest friends are no longer the same. Studies say the silent friendship breakup happens after adults lose this childhood habitWhy friendship ends: As people enter their forties, close friendships often quietly fade due to increased responsibilities and diverging li...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Could a simple stick be the secret to better balance? New research says yesBalance recovery and preventing falls in older adults: New research reveals a rigid stick shared between two walkers significantly improves...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallenAmericans face growing challenges affording healthcare. New data reveals a significant drop in those able to manage medical costs and acces...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Psychology says people trusted by children instantly aren't using a special trick, they may be radiating safety, compassion and emotional warmthPsychology points to a different explanation. Children are often drawn to emotional safety rather than outward confidence or loud personali...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST