Scientists have discovered potent antibacterial substances produced by microbes in the Arctic Ocean, offering a potential solution to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. These compounds, derived from actinobacteria, could represent a new class of antibiotics to combat increasingly resistant bacteria.
Bangladesh are aiming for a historic series win over Pakistan in the second Test, starting in Rawalpindi on Friday. The visitors pulled off a stunning ten-wicket victory in the first Test, their first win over Pakistan in 14 encounters. Pakistan, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back after a disappointing performance and have recalled spinner Abrar Ahmed for the second match.
India’s Paralympic contingent is in full swing on Day 2 in Paris, with athletes across multiple disciplines aiming for glory. From archers to badminton players, shooters to track and field stars, the Indian team is making its presence felt in the Games.
Former Pakistan cricket captain Ramiz Raja has issued a warning to his fans about numerous fake Instagram accounts impersonating him. He highlighted the issue in a video on his YouTube channel, urging fans to be cautious and only follow his verified account.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League, was recognized with a special award by UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin for his exceptional career achievements in the competition. The award was presented during the Champions League draw ceremony in Monaco, celebrating Ronaldo’s remarkable impact on the world’s premier club competition.
A rare cyclonic storm is forming over the Arabian Sea, marking only the fourth such event in August since 1944. This cyclone, named ‘Asna’ by Pakistan, is expected to emerge over the Arabian Sea on August 30th and move towards the Oman coast. The storm will not impact the Indian coast directly.
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka’s comeback to the tournament ended in the second round with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) loss to Czech Karolina Muchova. The match saw Osaka struggle to maintain momentum and make key mistakes against the tenacious Muchova, ending her hopes of a deep run in the tournament.
The FAA has grounded SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket following a fiery landing mishap that occurred after a successful launch of 21 Starlink satellites. The incident, which involved the rocket tipping over and bursting into flames, is under investigation. This grounding has impacted the planned launch of the Polaris Dawn mission and marks the second time this year that the Falcon 9 has been temporarily halted.
A groundbreaking study unveils the earliest instance of human-induced metal contamination in the world, discovered in the ancient Khufu Harbor near the Giza pyramids. This revelation sheds light on the long-standing, yet previously underestimated, scale of metalworking practices in ancient Egypt and offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people beyond the pharaohs and elites.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified six rogue planets, ranging in size from five to 10 times the mass of Jupiter, drifting freely through space in the Perseus molecular cloud, 960 light-years away. These planets are not bound to any star and provide evidence that gigantic planets can form directly from collapsing interstellar gas, similar to star formation.
