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Think you can trust your eyes? This simple trick makes you see colours that don’t existA viral optical illusion demonstrates how our eyes perceive colours that are not physically present. This phenomenon, known as a colour aft...- In 2002, a salesman started seeing maths everywhere after being beaten up outside a bar. The violent attack gave him acquired savant syndrome, says scienceA former futon salesman from Tacoma had little interest in mathematics before a violent attack outside a bar in 2002. After suffering a bra...
- 'If there is nothing worthwhile, just sit!': Sadhguru's advice to the next generation, urges them to focus on perceptionSadhguru has launched his new photography book, Disappearing Faces, which captures everyday life in Nepal and Tibet. The book features peop...
- Psychology says people who prefer window seats even when they don't look outside may value perceived control over their surroundingsChoosing a window seat may reflect something more subtle than simply enjoying the view. For some passengers, it can offer a small, familiar...
- Psychology says people who look back at their home after locking the door may be completing a psychological transitionFor someone heading off on a long journey, that final glance may hold deeper emotional significance. They may pause to look back at their h...
- Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
- Psychology says people who never leave dishes in the sink overnight aren’t necessarily obsessed with cleanliness, it may be their brain reacting to visual clutterPsychology explains why some people finish kitchen chores before sleeping. Unfinished tasks can cause intrusive thoughts and affect cogniti...
- In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the causeDuring the Apollo missions, astronauts noted peculiar flashes of light occurring inside their spacecraft. These experiences were later attr...
- Scientists rebuilt ancient primate brains from fossils and found a stunning clue to human evolution: The brain may have grown larger not simply to think more, but because our ancestors were processing an increasing amount of visual informationAncient primate brain evolution is now better understood. Researchers reconstructed fossil brain spaces using advanced imaging techniques. ...
- Psychology says people are more likely to trust someone who admits small mistakesPsychology says your brain forms opinions about strangers in less than a second because quick judgments once helped humans respond to unfam...
- Japanese scientists painted cows like zebras to stop flies biting them, and it actually worked - the bizarre experiment that won an Ig Nobel in 2025Japanese researchers painted cattle with black and white stripes to deter biting flies. This unusual experiment aimed to reduce insect atta...
- Handloom's Fashion Reset: Next fillip for India’s handmade textiles must come from the youngYounger Indians are showing renewed interest in handloom textiles and their heritage. Social media and "indie" labels are making handloom f...
- Rare 45,000-year-old crystal tool changed how scientists viewed NeanderthalsA rare crystal tool found in a French cave is changing scientific views. This ancient artifact reveals Neanderthals were skilled toolmakers...
- Blind chess player from Ahmedabad wins Gujarat University tournament: Defeats more than 100 sighted opponents from 50 colleges; his friend with partial vision secures third placeBlind chess player from Ahmedabad, Rahul Vaghela has won the Gujarat University chess tournament, beating over 100 sighted competitors from...
- Quote of the day by Kahlil Gibran: ‘I have found both freedom and safety in my madness, the freedom of…’ – ‘The Prophet’ author on madness, loneliness and the hidden cost of being understoodQuote of the day: Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran's words challenge societal norms and embrace individuality. His quote from The Madma...
- Psychology says people who drink freshly squeezed orange juice instead of packaged ones may be focusing on health halo effectPsychology suggests that preferring freshly squeezed orange juice over packaged juice has less to do with personality and more to do with p...
- Pakistan's decades-old Kashmir story starts coming apart in PoKProtests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir challenge Islamabad's long-held narrative. Pakistani forces faced accusations of killing dozens of de...
- Quote of the Day by Madonna: “I think my biggest flaw is… – Inspiring lessons on insecurity, vulnerability, confidence, acceptance and why everyone fights battles you cannot see by the Queen of Pop known for her timeless performances and deep insights on resilience and human emotionsQuote of the Day by Madonna: Madonna’s quote, “I think my biggest flaw is my insecurity. I'm terribly insecure. I'm plagued with insecuriti...
- AI in Modern Surgery: How artificial intelligence is improving surgical precisionSurgical robotics is transforming healthcare AI, equipping surgeons with greater precision and control to perform very delicate procedures....
- Psychology says happy couples may start looking alike over time, but not for the reason you thinkThe human brain naturally groups romantic partners together and searches for similarities, making couples appear more alike than they may o...
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