It’s popping: Why is bubble wrap so satisfying?
Bubble wrap. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT There’s no resisting the sound when our hands get on to attack some bubble wrap. It’s addictive and satisfying for anyone and everyone who wants an excuse to fidget with some bubble wrap. You get your hands on it and before you even think about it – Pop! […]
Darjeeling schools and colleges closed from October 8 to 10 amid floods and landslides: Check details |
Darjeeling schools and colleges closed from October 8 to 10 amid floods and landslides All educational institutions in Darjeeling have been ordered to remain closed from October 8 to October 10, 2025, following severe rainfall and landslides that have caused widespread damage and disrupted connectivity across the region. The decision, issued by the city’s Education […]
What are nightshades? – The Hindu
PHOTO: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR / The Hindu What is it? What exactly are nightshades? Simply put, they are plants, herbs, and vegetables that belong to the Solanaceae plant family. This is a plant family where nearly all members of its flora contain naturally occurring organic compounds known as alkaloids, which makes them toxic in nature. […]
Sai Manogna Guthikonda Scores 100 Percentile in JEE With Mom’s Support
The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in February 2025. The recent results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 Session 1 arrived at a serendipitous moment for Sai Manogna Guthikonda — as if the universe had carefully planned this victory as the perfect birthday gift! This year, more than 12 lakh […]
UGC NET December 2025 notification out, registration begins at ugcnet.nta.nic.in: Check direct link to apply here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for the UGC NET December 2025 exam. This exam is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges. Thousands of students and aspiring teachers across India appear for this test every year. Interested […]
Why did macroscopic quantum tunnelling win the 2025 physics Nobel?
The story so far: Quantum mechanics says that particles can sometimes cross barriers they don’t have the energy to climb, like boring through a mountain instead of scaling it first. This process, called tunnelling, is common in nuclear and atomic physics. The 2025 physics Nobel Prize laureates John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis showed […]
Trump’s funding cut shuts down college-prep program in Akron city for over 1500 students
Trump’s funding cut shuts down Akron city’s college-prep program for over 1500 students Akron Public Schools’ initiative to help low-income and first-generation students prepare for college has suffered a major setback after the U.S. Department of Education abruptly cut funding. The move impacts hundreds of students and staff and raises concerns over the future of […]
How do woodpeckers protect their brains?
PHOTO: Getty Images/iStockphoto Why do they peck? First things first, why do they constantly knock their heads against wood? Knocking one’s knuckles against wood is understandable, since it’s considered a source of good luck. But woodpeckers don’t have knuckles, so do they use their bills as a substitute? Not really. The birds hold the ability […]
IGNOU extends December 2025 TEE registration deadline to October 20: Check details here
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced an extension for the registration deadline of its December 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE), giving students an additional window to submit their applications. Originally set for October 6, 2025, candidates can now apply without late fees until October 20, 2025 through the official portal ignou.samarth.edu.in. The December TEE […]
Why do athletes race in an anti-clockwise direction?
PHOTO: Getty Images/iStockphoto The chariot that started it all… Why are all athletes made to run in an anti-clockwise direction when they race? Every natural occurrence in the universe has a reason behind it. To understand that, we need to take a jump into the past in Rome. The truth behind the story that follows […]