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WHY HUMAN BRAINS EVOLVED
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 information- What psychologists say about your "Bad Memory": Why forgetting everyday details is actually your brain's smartest strategy for sharper focus
- Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent study
- Snakes once had legs: Here's how they lost them 100 million years agoHow snakes lost their legs: A buried skull in Patagonia, a broken genetic switch, and the ghost legs still hiding inside pythons, scientist...30 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Psychology says people who panic before a problem even begins are not pessimists, they may be looking for certaintyPsychology suggests that people who panic before a problem begins are not necessarily weak or pessimistic. More often, their minds are tryi...28 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- Psychology says people who smile at strangers' babies aren't random, they may be following an ancient human instinctPsychology says people who smile at strangers' babies are often responding to deeply rooted psychological and evolutionary processes rather...24 Jul, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Psychology says people who love simple picnics in the park aren’t just seeking fresh air, they are looking for some quality timeWhile not everyone enjoys outdoor activities in the same way, spending time in green spaces can offer meaningful mental health benefits for...22 Jul, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- Psychology says your brain craves gossip for a surprising reason and it may have helped you to survivePsychology says the brain craves gossip because humans are naturally curious about other people and the social world around them. At the sa...20 Jul, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- Psychology explains why we keep waving goodbye even after someone can no longer see us, and why your brain insists on finishing the gestureWaving goodbye after someone departs is a deeply ingrained social ritual. This automatic habit develops through years of repeated social in...20 Jul, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
- Why do songs get stuck in your head? Harvard expert and Cleveland Clinic explain the surprising science behind 'earworms' and how to stop themEarworms are common involuntary musical images that replay in our minds. Catchy melodies and emotional memories often trigger these repeati...16 Jul, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Psychology says people who are scared of heights aren’t cowards, they may be experiencing an ancient survival responseBeing afraid of heights does not mean someone is weak or lacks courage. While many people feel uneasy in high places, others experience acr...15 Jul, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
- Psychology says people who are scared of darkness aren't necessarily weak, they may experience uncertainty more intenselyPsychology suggests that people who are scared of darkness aren't necessarily scared or irrational. Firstly, one needs to understand the re...13 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
- Why Komodo dragons grew so enormous: The science behind the world's largest lizardNew research suggests Homo floresiensis scavenged Komodo dragon leftovers for survival. This challenges long-held beliefs about their hunti...13 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- Who are Denisovans, or 'Dragon Man', whose face has finally been discovered after 400,000 years with the help of dental plaqueScientists have linked Denisovan DNA to the "Dragon Man" skull, giving ancient relatives a physical form. Fossils found across Asia suggest...10 Jul, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- Misinformation is shaping world, from climate change to wars: Cambridge University Professor Sander van der LindenProfessor Sander van der Linden studies how people fall for misinformation and manipulation. Digital technology accelerates the spread of f...09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Psychology says people who are scared of cockroaches, bugs or house lizard aren't weak: What this behavior means, the psychology behind it, and what studies explainPsychology says people who are scared of cockroaches, bugs or house lizard aren't always reacting without reason. Psychology explains that ...09 Jul, 2026, 03.18 AM IST
- Can dogs really tell when someone can't be trusted? Scientists explain the human signals dogs notice firstCan dogs sense when someone has bad intentions? Science says dogs cannot judge human morality. But they can read signals that people often ...07 Jul, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
- Psychology says people who don't like eating leftover food aren't fussy, they may simply perceive freshness differentlyPsychology suggests that people who don't like eating leftover food aren't necessarily spoiled or overly selective. For some people, yester...05 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- Psychology says people who constantly compare themselves to others aren't just overthinking: Researchers say the modern world may be pushing the human mind beyond what it evolved forFeeling inadequate scrolling through social media? A new study suggests it's not personal insecurity, but an 'evolutionary mismatch.' Our b...04 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Psychology explains why your brain refuses to forget embarrassing moments - and there’s a good reason for itEver replay an embarrassing moment from years ago? Your brain prioritizes negative experiences, a survival mechanism rooted in 'negativity ...03 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
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