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As we scroll endlessly through social media, we are feeing our brain with unnecessary and useless bite-sized information. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Here's why we can't resist checking notifications on our phones

A study shows that human brain can get addicted to information as easily as it gets addicted to recreational drugs.

28 Jun 2019 6:01 PM IST

The couple will visit South Africa, Angola and Malawi and also undertake a working visit to Botswana at the request of the Foreign Office, Buckingham Palace said. (Photo: Instagram)

Sussexes to travel to Africa for first family tour

UK's Harry and Meghan head to Africa for first family tour.

28 Jun 2019 12:18 PM IST

The demonstration had been made particularly memorable by the presence of leaders from indigenous communities worldwide, such as Ecuadorian shaman Kurikindi. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Glastonbury festival-goers raise awareness about climate change

Festival-goers form climate-change hourglass in Glastonbury sunshine.

28 Jun 2019 11:19 AM IST

. The femur is comparable to modern ostriches as well as smaller species of moa and terror birds. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Big bird larger than ostrich found in the Taurida cave

Bird three times larger than ostrich discovered on the northern coast of Black Sea.

28 Jun 2019 10:08 AM IST

Conservation officials say that North Atlantic right whales are among the most threatened species in the world. (Photo: AFP)

North Atlantic sea whales found dead in Canadian waters

Six dead endangered right whales found in Canadian waters.

28 Jun 2019 9:38 AM IST

The study showed that the MHT exhibited clear lateral variation along the geologic strike, with the Lesser Himalayan ramp having a moderate dip on the MHT beneath the mainshock area, and flatter and deeper MHT beneath the eastern end of the aftershock zone. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Key cause of Himalayan earthquake rupture unravelled

Study reveals key cause for Himalayan earthquake rupture.

28 Jun 2019 9:28 AM IST

Melstrom initially believed an absence of mammals led them toward herbivory, but he found that some of the species lived alongside mammals and proto-mammals while others did not. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

There was a phase when crocodiles were herbivorous

Crocs were once vegetarians, but it was just a phase.

28 Jun 2019 9:21 AM IST

BEST, which used to ferry around 35 lakh passengers daily, has reduced to 20 lakh in just a matter of five years.

BEST fare so far?

The reduced fare for daily commuters by the BEST gets mix responses from Mumbaikars.

28 Jun 2019 6:19 AM IST

Millennial pink headboard brightens up your room.

The Pink Rush

Millennial pink was a huge hit last year and is back this time with a better twist.

28 Jun 2019 1:40 AM IST

Where on one hand, Delhiites are delighted to the core, the season can do as much harm as good it does.

Healthy home does not come for free

Furniture maintenance during monsoons may seem like a hefty job.

28 Jun 2019 1:40 AM IST

No surprise he was listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Entertainment and Sports 2019.

Medalling in deep waters

Clearly, Niranjan Mukundan has not let his physical anomalies come in the way of his glory.

28 Jun 2019 1:40 AM IST

Selfies are everywhere you look on social media. Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and Twitter are flooded with the knowing poses. (Photo: RepresentationalPixabay)

What our obsession with selfies say about us

Selfies and the self: what they say about us and society.

27 Jun 2019 8:00 PM IST