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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Topic: body

Barbie is getting closer to real human proportions, new study finds

Sakshi Mehra -
A new study finds modern Barbie has moved closer to human proportions, but her body remains an extreme outlier by real-world standards.

Scientists have found a ‘second brain’. And it’s in your gut

Sean Fleming -
The enteric nervous system can do what most neural networks in our bodies cannot — function independently of the brain and spinal cord.

How often should we exercise to get in shape?

Matthew Wright -
Weight training or running — improvements only happen with a combination of recovery and repetition.

The ‘normal’ body temperature for humans is dropping. This is why

Michael Gurven -
The 98.6 F standard for ‘normal body temperature’ was first established by German physician Carl Wunderlich in 1867. It is changing.

Catherine Carver’s ‘Immune’: A book that leaves you fascinated by your own body

Swapna Merlin -
Physician Catherine Carver introduces the reader to the defence system of the human body through conversational language and shocking statistics.

On Camera

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Opinion

India needs its own social media ecosystem to protect its children

Meenakashi Lekhi -
The government must also look at creating indigenous social media platforms with graded exposure to young people.

The great cartoon divide—Boys cause the mess, girls hold the mop

Suu Kyi and Hasina are back. South Asia still can’t move past its strongwomen

Economy

$92 mn to $609 mn: Andhra FDI inflows surged after Jagan-era slowdown, TDP credits policy reset

Deepika Amirapu -
Data on FDI rise has become a political flashpoint, with Naidu govt projecting an investor-friendly turnaround while YSRCP leader says ‘unwarranted information’ provided in House.

Defence

And it’s official: India in talks with France to join 6th Gen fighter programme FCAS

Snehesh Alex Philip -
In February this year, ThePrint reported that India is exploring the possibility of teaming up with France for co-development and co-manufacturing of the futuristic FCAS.

National Interest

Guru RSS is cautioning shishya Modi govt. Bhagwat’s endorsement of Gen Z has an Indira lesson

Shekhar Gupta -
It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any criticism of Gen Z protesters as anti-national.

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