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Researchers discover anti-diabetic herb on Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar
A team of researchers has uncovered an array of medicinal plants at Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar,…
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Thinking of pitching your business on Shark Tank? Here’s a secret weapon to increase your chances: anxiety!
Ever imagined stepping onto the Shark Tank stage to pitch your business? The thought might sound th…
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Stagnate from home? Hybrid and remote work models are killing innovation among employees, study finds
The study’s findings suggest that to enhance innovation, companies need to consider more structured…
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Inclusivity pays off: Countries with same-sex marriage retain skilled professionals more effectively, per study
The study found that European countries which embraced same-sex marriage saw a significant boost in…
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Name your baby, shape their face? Our names might influence our facial appearance, study finds!
Ever thought someone perfectly embodies their name? Or worried whether the name you choose for your…
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Smile for success: Airbnb hosts with smiling profile photos get more bookings, even for properties in high-crime areas!
The findings show that smiling Airbnb hosts, particularly those with higher listing uncertainties, …
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Heard of face blindness? Researchers just used ‘Game of Thrones’ to better understand the disorder
The choice of ‘Game of Thrones’ had nothing to do with Arya Stark’s encounters with the Faceless Me…
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Tech temptations: People go for unhealthier food, spend higher when ordering on digital devices, study suggests
The study highlights how digital ordering platforms significantly shape consumer behaviour, often l…
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Employees lack trust in HR’s ability to address workplace bullying effectively—and for good reason, says study
These findings are especially relevant for India, where challenges like addressing mental health co…
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Afraid to negotiate the salary on your new job offer? Research says it’s not as risky as you think—here’s why
The study has found that having a job offer rescinded due to negotiation is far less common than mo…
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Social disadvantage is transplantable! Cancer patients’ recovery gets influenced by their cell donors’ socioeconomic status: Study
New research has found how one's position on the socioeconomic ladder can not only shape one’s phys…
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Scientists discover new plant species in Arunachal Pradesh
The species is named to honor Dr Sudhansu Sekhar Dash, a scientist at the BSI, for his "signific…
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‘Night owls’ score consistently higher in cognitive tests compared to ‘morning people’, study finds!
Researchers from Imperial College London have found that ‘night owls’ might be cognitively sharper …
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Hiring “self-reliant” candidates who “think outside the box”? Beware, your job post might be attracting rule-bending narcissists!
Ever come across job listings seeking “ambitious and self-reliant” candidates who “think outside th…
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Heads-up for people sharing fake political news on social media: You may be prone to psychosis or schizophrenia!
Social media has significantly broadened our exposure to various mental health disorders. The multi…
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These butterflies flew across the Atlantic Ocean, winging their way from Africa to South America!
The butterfly effect suggests that a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world might tr…
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Bills and bonds: Financial stress hinders communication among couples, study finds
When it comes to relationships, communication is key. But while ‘money talks’, money-related talks …
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Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest wine! Just one little twist—it comes with a side of ancient bones
When it comes to wines, we all know that the older the bottle, the finer (and pricier!) the taste. …
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Hybrid work model boosts employee productivity, career growth and loyalty to company, Stanford study concludes
COVID-19 has changed the way the world works, quite literally. About 100 million people worldwide n…
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Are men with penis size insecurities more likely to own a gun? US sociologists investigate!
In the United States, a country infamous for its gun culture, there's a prevalent belief among some…
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From the sands of time: 4,000-year-old skulls reveal how ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer!
Ancient Egyptian medical practices were incredibly advanced for their time. These early medical pra…
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A small number of ‘superspreaders’ are propagating most of the misinformation on Twitter, study finds
Building on our understanding on the spread of misinformation on social media, a team of analysts a…