Indian para shooter Manish Narwal secured a silver medal in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics. Narwal’s performance came despite an initial setback, showcasing his resilience and determination. This victory adds to India’s impressive medal tally at the Paralympics, which includes gold medals from Avani Lekhara and Preethi Pal.
Oropouche virus, sometimes called ‘sloth virus,’ is a Zika-like illness spreading in the Americas. The virus has been detected in travelers returning to the US and Europe, raising concerns about its potential impact. While most cases are mild, pregnant women are advised to be especially cautious as there is a potential risk of birth defects. This article provides information on the virus, its symptoms, transmission, and prevention measures.
NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, launched in April, has successfully deployed its sail in space. This groundbreaking technology, designed to use sunlight for propulsion, could revolutionize space travel. Images of the deployed sail will be released on September 4th, showcasing this significant achievement.
Indian shooter Avani Lekhara has become the first Indian to win back-to-back Paralympic gold medals, securing victory in the women’s 10m air rifle (SH1) shooting competition at the Paris Paralympics. Her teammate, Mona Agarwal, also secured a bronze medal in the same event, marking a historic double victory for India.
NASA’s uncrewed Boeing Starliner spacecraft, ‘Calypso’, is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on September 6th and return to Earth. The journey will take approximately six hours, with the landing expected in New Mexico. This mission marks a significant step in NASA’s ongoing efforts to develop and test the Starliner for future crewed missions to the ISS.
India is facing increasingly severe flood events, with recent years seeing billions in damage. To mitigate this, the Union government is planning to drastically improve flood warning systems, aiming for 7-15 day notices instead of the current 24-hour alerts. This will rely heavily on data from the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The new system aims to predict river flow patterns, not just rainfall amounts, and will utilize existing monitoring systems to issue more accurate and timely warnings.
Indian para table tennis players Bhavinaben Patel and Sonalben Patel, despite a strong showing, were defeated in the women’s doubles quarterfinal at the Paris Paralympics. They lost to South Korea’s A Young Jung and Sunghya Moon in a closely contested match, focusing now on their respective singles events.
AJNA BioSciences is a company focused on developing a new class of drugs derived from botanicals, aiming to address the increasing consumer demand for natural health solutions. They are currently developing two drug candidates, CBD for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Psilocybin for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, with a commitment to ethical and sustainable research practices. AJNA’s approach leverages the growing acceptance of psychedelic-assisted therapy and the FDA’s evolving regulations for botanical drugs, potentially paving the way for a new era of natural medicine.
The Al Naslaa Rock Formation in Saudi Arabia is a geological wonder, with two sandstone blocks separated by an almost perfectly straight, smooth gap. Scientists are still debating how this precise split occurred, with theories ranging from tectonic activity to wind erosion and even the expansion of frozen water. Al Naslaa’s unique shape, coupled with its ancient petroglyphs, makes it a captivating landmark in the Saudi Arabian desert.
Preethi Pal, a 23-year-old Indian athlete, secured a bronze medal in the women’s T35 100m race at the Paris Paralympics. She achieved a personal best time of 14.21 seconds, marking India’s first medal in para-athletics at the games. The gold and silver medals went to Chinese athletes Zhou Xia and Guo Qianqian.
