In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Bengaluru techie reveals why she left Rs 30 LPA job at 30, to pursue a different career: ‘My body gave up….’A 30-year-old Bengaluru tech professional, Aakriti Goel, left a lucrative Rs 30 lakh per annum job at Healofy to pursue her lifelong dream ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Psychologists asked 1,442 young people about the moments that shaped them, and 83% of the memories were positive, not painfulContrary to popular belief, young people's most formative memories are overwhelmingly positive, a University of Zurich study reveals. Every...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Should you stop your SIP because the market is not doing well? History suggests otherwiseMarket downturns often tempt investors to pause their SIPs, but historical data suggests staying invested may be the better strategy. A Whi...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Did a casual stroll lead to one of archaeology's greatest finds? The truth behind the viral claimA viral claim about Ryszard Kapuscinski discovering early Homo skulls at Dmanisi in 1989 is debunked by scientific evidence. The site's sig...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
In 1969, a fossil hunter followed an eroded gully in northern Kenya: It revealed ancient skull fragments and helped establish Koobi Fora as one of the world’s most important fossil sitesThe 1969 fossil discovery by Richard Leakey and H. Mutua at Koobi Fora, Kenya, initially speculated to belong to an early Homo species, has...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
In 1894, a Dutch anatomist brushed sediment from a riverbank in Java; it uncovered Java Man and reshaped the search for human originsIn the 1890s, Eugène Dubois conducted pivotal excavations in Java that unearthed Java Man, a groundbreaking fossil that fundamentally alter...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industryIn 1916, a Polish metallurgist inadvertently dipped his pen into molten metal, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. This serendipitous m...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Mishmi Takins: A mysterious Himalayan mammal spotted in Sikkim that looks like an antelope but is actually a rare goat-like creatureA rare video of Mishmi takins in Sikkim has gone viral. These unusual animals were spotted in Bakuchaang by tourism and forest staff. Mishm...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Humans never left these mountains for 10,000 years, and scientists finally proved itResearchers have uncovered a surprising human story in the high Pyrenees mountains. New evidence shows people lived in these areas for over...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Psychology says the biggest fear of people who have few close friends isn’t loneliness; it's the quiet memory of being let down often enough that solitude started feeling safer than hopeFor some adults, having only a handful of friends doesn't equate to loneliness; instead, it reflects a cautious approach to relationships. ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
91% of Indian crypto investors avoid panic trading during market volatility: MudrexA Mudrex survey of over 6,000 active crypto traders found that 91% of Indian investors avoid panic trading during market volatility, opting...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
US-Iran peace talks: Senior officials link sanctions relief to nuclear compliance guaranteesSenior Trump administration officials revealed a new understanding with Iran, linking sanctions relief and economic reintegration to strict...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode themDeep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Psychology says people who stay genuinely fit deep into their 60s and 70s aren't always the most disciplined or genetically blessed; they’re the ones who made movement part of who they areStaying active for decades is not about strict discipline or finding the perfect workout. It is about integrating movement into your identi...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST