Jane Goodall, Pioneer of Primatology and UN Peace Messenger, Passes Away at 91
Dr. Jane Goodall, the legendary primatologist, conservationist and United Nations Messenger of Peace, passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday. The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed that she died of natural causes while in California, where she remained active in public life until her final days. Goodall’s groundbreaking studies in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National […]
Naming Illness Brings Relief: Exploring the ‘Rumpelstiltskin Effect’ in Medicine
A new concept called the ‘Rumpelstiltskin effect’ is shedding light on a surprising truth in modern medicine: simply naming a health condition can make people feel better, even before any treatment begins. Drawing inspiration from old folk stories, researchers Alan Levinovitz and Dr. Awais Aftab describe how giving a medical name to suffering often offers […]
Autopilot Habits Steer Most Daily Decisions, Study Finds
Most of our daily actions are driven by autopilot, a habitual force rather than conscious choice, according to new international research published in Psychology & Health. The study, led by psychologists from the University of Surrey, University of South Carolina, and Central Queensland University, reveals that nearly two-thirds of the behaviors people carry out every […]
Families, Children, and Puppies: UK Study Unpacks the Complicated Realities of Dog Ownership During the Pandemic
Families who brought puppies into their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have had high hopes for improved mental health and stronger family bonds, but new research reveals the reality is far more complex. A large UK survey, published in PLOS One, studied 382 adult caregivers and 216 children aged 8–17 to understand the wide-ranging […]
Dinosaurs Engineered Earth Their Extinction Transformed Rivers and Forests
The disappearance of dinosaurs shaped the Earth’s landscapes, not just its animals. A new study has found that when dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago, they left behind dramatic changes in the structure of rivers and forests across North America, changes so striking that they can be seen in rocks and soil even today. […]
Why Damaged Livers Can’t Heal: New Clues from the Cellular “Switchboard”?
A Story of the Liver’s Lost Repair Manual and a Hope for New Treatments Imagine the liver as a busy city always ready to rebuild parts after damage, such as after an accident or heavy rain. For most people, after the damage is cleared, the workers (liver cells) get back to work, repairing and growing […]
Viral Nails Video on Samruddhi Expressway is False, Police Clarify
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | A video claiming that nails were planted on the Samruddhi Mahamarg to puncture vehicles went viral on social media today. Police have confirmed that the claim is false. At 7:51 AM, a user named Abdullah Almohammadi posted on X (formerly Twitter) that miscreants had hammered large nails on the road between Savangi […]
Older Adults Who Eat Breakfast Late May Face Higher Health Risks, Study Finds
Meal Times Change as People Age A major new study has found that older adults tend to eat breakfast and dinner later as they get older, and this change in meal schedules may be linked to poorer health and shorter life expectancy. Researchers followed nearly 3,000 people in the UK for over two decades, asking […]
GST Rate Cut Brings Festive Cheer to Auto Sector; Luxury Car Prices to Dip
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revision is set to give India’s automobile industry a major boost ahead of the festive season. Dealers say customer inquiries have already jumped by 20–25% since the announcement, with the new rates taking effect from September 22, 2025. Rising Festive Demand Former FADA president Vinkesh Gulati said that footfall […]
Illegal Tree Felling Behind Floods, Landslides in North India? SC Seeks Centre’s Response
The Supreme Court on Thursday took serious note of the widespread landslides and floods in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and other northern states, observing that illegal felling of trees appears to be a major contributing factor. A bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, along with Justice K. Vinod Chandran, said media reports […]