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Paleontologists have found the first known evidence of bees nesting inside animal bones, using empty tooth sockets in fossilized jaws as nurseries for their eggs, according to a new study published in Royal Society Open Science in 2025. The discovery that shouldn’t have been possible The nests turned up in a limestone cave on Hispaniola,…

Asian markets of tropical fruits boast an amazing array of tastes, textures and colours, but two fruits in particular may draw people’s attention to them for very different reasons. These are salak, better known as snake fruit, and Litchi. At first sight, the two could not be more different. The former boasts brown and scale-like…

Perhaps the most important thing psychologists emphasise is that eating speed is just one small behaviour. It is influenced by childhood habits, family routines, work schedules, culture, stress levels and even the type of food on the plate. Someone may eat quickly because they have young children to care for, a short lunch break or…

A mother’s unwavering dedication saw her become her son’s classmate, attending online lectures and taking notes while he battled a collapsed lung. Gunjan Kumar, despite significant vision loss, achieved a remarkable JEE Advanced rank, securing a Computer Science seat at IIT Delhi. His mother’s support proved invaluable, transforming her into a vital part of his…

For centuries, India’s ancient banyan trees have been surrounded by myths and folklore. People often believed these giant trees had stood for hundreds of years, however there wasn’t any scientific proof because tropical trees like banyans do not produce distinct annual growth rings. However, researchers have now solved that mystery.A recent discovery in Bihar has…

According to research on ‘autobiographical memory’ and ‘narrative identity’, meaningful personal objects help people preserve a sense of self across different stages of life. Psychologist ‘Dr. Dan P. McAdams’, whose work focuses on narrative identity, explains that people naturally build their identity by connecting important life experiences into an ongoing life story. Similarly, developmental psychologists…

Good news for Indian travellers planning a trip to Japan. Earlier this month, Japan confirmed a global visa fee hike applicable from July 1, 2026. However, Indian passport holders will continue to pay just ₹500 for both single-entry and multiple-entry visas, as per the Embassy of Japan in India. The move preserves a long-standing concessional…

An Indian product manager in Canada has become an internet sensation owing to his experience of how just one question during the last phase of the interview process can make him lose an offer letter. Karan Gogna wrote about his experience in a LinkedIn post that started a discussion among the professional community on how…

One of the biggest myths around artificial intelligence is that it can simply create a new medicine on its own. That is not how drug discovery works today. AI can suggest ideas, spot patterns and predict which drug candidates look promising, but every prediction still has to be checked in a laboratory. According to Let’s…

Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri has unveiled her serene Mussoorie home, ‘Shail Shikhar,’ a haven of simple living and artistic touches. The abode embraces a calming grey and white palette, allowing curated furniture and art to shine. From a vibrant orange room featuring a cow canvas to playful floral accents and elegantly lined sofas, Shivpuri’s home…

A cluster of vomiting and diarrhoea cases in Chikkatekahalli village has been traced to E.coli-contaminated water sold illegally in 20-litre cans, with district officials confirming the source was an unlicensed purification unit now sealed shut. What officials found The district administration in Chikkaballapur said the outbreak in Chikkatekahalli village, part of Shidlaghatta taluk, is suspected…

Tourists visiting the well-known Courtallam Main Falls in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu were startled when a long snake plunged into the waterfall area, causing panic among the tourists. A video posted on Instagram that went viral shows people rushing away from the water as the snake appeared in the proximity of the busy…