Left-handed people may have a psychological edge over right-handers in competition, a study conducted by researchers at Italy’s University of Chieti-Pescara suggested. The research found that left-handers scored higher on hyper-competitiveness and were less likely to avoid competition due to anxiety. However, lab tests showed no physical advantage.

Shubhanshu Shukla, first Indian to visit ISS, shared how astronauts bathe in space. He said water floats instead of flowing downward in space, so astronauts cannot take showers and instead use specially prepared hygiene kits designed for microgravity. The kit has a washcloth with disinfecting shampoo and after adding water it becomes damp. Astronauts use that cloth to wipe themselves.

The August 2025 flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali was triggered by the sudden collapse of an exposed ice patch within the nivation zone of the Srikanta Glacier, not a cloudburst, an ISRO study revealed. Nivation zones are high-altitude areas around glaciers where snow accumulates, melts, and refreezes. Light to moderate rainfall in Dharali during that time ruled out a cloudburst.

A bizarre incident from Hyderabad has gone viral after a customer claimed he discovered a small fish inside a sealed beer bottle purchased from a Mallapur wine shop. The man filmed the fish moving in the bottle after staff allegedly dismissed his complaint, sparking widespread concern online.

A study published in Psychology & Health suggests that nearly two-thirds of daily behaviour is driven by habits, with much of life operating on 'autopilot'. Routine cues often trigger actions automatically rather than through conscious decisions. Researchers say forming positive habits aids personal goals, while breaking unhealthy routines requires identifying and changing their triggers.

From embryos to injuries, collective cell migration is vital. Researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) have identified lysosomes as the trigger for this movement. They hitch a ride on the microtubules to reach the cell's edge, where they reorganise the internal skeleton to push the cell forward, initiating wound healing.

A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters has found Earth is warming faster than ever, with the rate rising to about 0.35°C per decade in the past 10 years. Scientists say acceleration remains even after removing natural factors like El Niño. Earth has already warmed 1.4°C since pre-industrial times, and the world could cross 1.5°C climate threshold before 2030.

A new study published in the Journal of Physiology shows that resistance training improves strength not only by growing muscles but also by enhancing communication between the brain, nerves and muscles. Training boosts neural drive, motor unit recruitment and muscle protein synthesis. This helps the body produce force more efficiently and improve physical performance.

A new study published in The BMJ found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, were linked to a lower risk of substance use. This includes substances such as alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, and opioids. Analysis of over 6,00,000 US veterans also showed fewer addiction-related hospital visits, overdoses and deaths among users.

A new study published in JACC Asia reports that Asia is becoming the global epicentre of cardiometabolic diseases. This includes diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Rapid urbanisation, processed food intake, physical inactivity, and biological vulnerability are driving the sharp rise in heart and metabolic diseases across the region.