Scientists discover a surprising 'brain' hidden inside the heart: Formed by neurons, it controls the heartbeat and protects the organ during stressful situations

Scientists discover a surprising ‘brain’ hidden inside the heart: Formed by neurons, it controls the heartbeat and protects the organ during stressful situations |

A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions. The research conducted at Yale University in US, was published in July 2026 in the scientific journal Cell. It revealed that this nervous system participates in regulating heartbeats and also protects the organ…

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Europe’s Russia dilemma: Why EU is opening a channel with Moscow despite Ukraine war

Antonio Costa: Europe’s Russia dilemma: Why EU is opening a channel with Moscow despite Ukraine war

European Council President Antonio Costa on Friday defended his office’s recent diplomatic outreach to the Kremlin, saying the European Union needs direct communication channels with Russia even though the time for peace negotiations over Ukraine has not yet arrived.Speaking after a summit of EU leaders in Brussels, Costa said maintaining contact with Moscow was necessary…

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He was just 14 when he cracked JEE Advanced, now, this Hindi-medium student from UP is inspiring a generation of young learners

He was just 14 when he cracked JEE Advanced, now, this Hindi-medium student from UP is inspiring a generation of young learners

Yuvraj Singh Solanki. (Photo: PW) At an age when most children are worrying about school exams in Class 8 or 9, Yuvraj was preparing for one of India’s toughest entrance examinations.He wasn’t studying in Kota. He didn’t come from an English-medium school. And he wasn’t surrounded by students much older than him because of chance.At…

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US stock markets today: Dow rises as Micron jumps on AI outlook, Apple slides after price hikes

US stock markets today: Dow rises as Micron jumps on AI outlook, Apple slides after price hikes

US stocks traded mixed on Thursday as a rally in artificial intelligence-linked chipmakers led by Micron Technology offset losses in Apple, which came under pressure after announcing price increases across several products US stocks traded mixed on Thursday as a rally in artificial intelligence-linked chipmakers led by Micron Technology offset losses in Apple, which came…

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ISRO launches Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2026: Check eligibility, key dates and how to apply

ISRO launches Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2026: Check eligibility, key dates and how to apply

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the third edition of the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon, a national innovation competition aimed at students interested in space technology and research.The hackathon invites students from across the country to work on real-world challenges linked to India’s growing space ambitions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from…

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PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, says coaching burdening poor, middle class

PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, says coaching burdening poor, middle class

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive examinations during his Independence Day address on August 15, 2026. The initiative seeks to ease the financial burden of costly coaching on poor and middle-class families, while using India’s digital infrastructure and educators to help students prepare from home without relocating to coaching hubs. Prime…

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