What if the secret to beating distraction has been hidden in the brainstem all along? A new study offers hope for ADHD researchScientists have pinpointed an ancient brain region acting as a "focus switch," crucial for filtering distractions and prioritizing informat...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.36 AM IST
Quote of the day by influential Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker: 'We will never have a perfect world, but...'-Life lessons on progress and building a better futureCognitive psychologist Steven Pinker challenges the common perception of societal decline, arguing that humanity has made significant progr...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Psychologists say saying 'hello' to your driver is not just good manners, it may satisfy a basic human need we often overlookA study by the University of Sussex, conducted with Transport for London (TfL) and Neighbourly Lab, found that a simple "hello" or "thank y...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deathsThe UN is demanding independent probes into dozens of deaths in US immigration detention since last year, citing a surge in fatalities unde...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
How does a single cell build a 170 billion-cell brain? Scientists discover the astonishing blueprint behind how the human brain builds itselfScientists have uncovered a surprising principle behind the brain's intricate development from a single cell. Researchers propose that cell...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Spanish Proverb of the Day: 'A thief who steals from a thief has a hundred years of forgiveness...'- A timeless lesson on justice, morality, and human natureA Spanish proverb, 'A thief who steals from a thief has a hundred years of forgiveness,' highlights society's complex view on justice. It s...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
US proposes to drop brake pedal requirements for self-driving vehiclesUS regulators are proposing to remove the mandatory manual brake pedal requirement for self-driving cars, aiming to accelerate their deploy...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
A 780,000-year-old tool secret is changing what we know about early humansA remarkable discovery is changing the story of human evolution. Scientists have found that early humans living 780,000 years ago carefully...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: “If you think you have someone eating out of your hands, it is a… — Life lessons on human nature, trust, confidence awareness and why all that glitters is not goldAfrican proverb of the day highlights the meaning of “If you think you have someone eating out of your hands, it is a good idea to count yo...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Awakening Buddha through truth, compassion and reflectionThe Buddha's teachings, rooted in truth and deep contemplation, transformed spirituality into a rational pursuit. He emphasized the immense...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Why do people do what they do? The psychology behind human motivationExploring the age-old question of human motivation, a recent online discussion revealed diverse drivers. While some suggested social accept...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
In 1860, a French inventor recorded the human voice on paper 17 years before Edison’s phonograph — but nobody could hear it for almost 150 years until 2008A French inventor, Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville, made the world's first sound recording in 1860, a rendition of "Au clair de la lune."...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- AI is not DI
As AI becomes a go-to for advice on everything from relationships to morality, a crucial distinction emerges. While AI offers powerful info...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Fish take naps, follow sleep schedules, and may be more human than we thoughtFish sleep like humans study explained: A research reveals zebrafish exhibit complex sleep patterns, mirroring human behavior. These fish e...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
In 2021, a British geologist dated footprints at New Mexico's White Sands to 21,000+ years old: Pushing humans' arrival in North America back 5,000 yearsExciting discoveries at White Sands National Park challenge what we know about North America's past. Unearthed ancient human footprints, es...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Humanity as religionOur way of life champions the truth that all humanity is One. Respect for all faiths and cultures is paramount. Samabhav, samadrishti, and ...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST