Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, was eliminated in the fourth round by American Emma Navarro. Navarro dominated the match with a strong performance, capitalizing on Gauff’s numerous unforced errors. Gauff’s defeat adds to the surprising upsets at this year’s US Open, following the early exits of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
A recent search for extraterrestrial signals using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) in Australia, focused on 1,317 galaxies in the constellation Vela, yielded no detections. However, the study provides valuable constraints on the power of potential alien transmitters, suggesting that any civilization capable of sending signals strong enough for us to detect would need to harness the power of a star or multiple stars. This null detection further emphasizes the vastness of the search space and the need for continued exploration across a wide range of frequencies.
India’s Paralympic contingent achieved significant milestones on Sunday, with Preethi Pal becoming the first Indian woman to secure two medals in a single Paralympics. Nishad Kumar claimed his second consecutive silver in the men’s high jump, while Indian badminton players secured multiple medals. However, the shooting team faced disappointment with Avani Lekhara and Sidhartha Babu failing to qualify for the finals.
India faces a jam-packed day of medal matches at the Paris Paralympics on Monday, with key events in badminton and athletics. Tokyo gold medalist Sumit Antil aims to defend his title in the Javelin Throw, while badminton players compete for gold and bronze medals in both men’s and mixed doubles.
Preeti Pal, a 23-year-old Indian athlete, etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals in track and field at the Paralympics. She secured a bronze in the 200m T35 category, setting a new personal best time of 30.01 seconds. This win comes just after she won another bronze in the 100m T35 competition earlier in the week.
A Kurdish astrophotographer, Darya Kawa Mirza, has captured a stunningly detailed image of the moon, claiming it to be the ‘clearest’ ever taken. The image, created by merging 81,000 photos over four days, reveals the moon’s surface topography in remarkable detail, sparking discussion among astrophotography and space enthusiasts.
Suhas Yathiraj, a silver medalist from the Tokyo Paralympics, has secured a spot in the men’s singles SL4 final at the Paris Paralympics, defeating fellow Indian Sukant Kadam in straight games. This victory marks a historic moment as he is the first Indian shuttler to win back-to-back medals at the Paralympics. His upcoming final will be against France’s Lucas Mazur, who defeated him in the Tokyo Paralympics final.
A new study delves into the genetic history of a medieval Christian community in Spain who lived in artificial caves. Analyzing DNA from their remains revealed a story of inbreeding, violence, and disease, offering a unique perspective on life away from major urban centers during a tumultuous era.
Boom Supersonic’s experimental supersonic aircraft, XB-1, has successfully completed its second flight, marking a significant step towards the company’s goal of achieving supersonic flight. The 15-minute flight showcased the aircraft’s landing gear retraction and extension, as well as a new digital stability system, demonstrating progress towards its eventual supersonic capabilities.
Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, faced heavy criticism after dropping a crucial catch during the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The missed opportunity allowed Bangladesh’s lower order to score a vital partnership, leaving the match evenly poised.
