Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his intention to retire from Test cricket after a final match in Mirpur against South Africa. He has also revealed that he has already played his last T20 match, effectively ending his career in the shortest format of the game.
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured incredible photos and video of comet C2023-A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) as it hurtles towards the sun. The astronauts, known for their space-based photography, have been sharing their observations and insights on social media, providing a unique perspective of the celestial event.
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against New Zealand at Galle. The pitch is expected to be drier and more conducive to spin bowling, with a target score of 350 or above in the first innings. New Zealand will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in the first Test, while Sri Lanka will be aiming to continue their winning momentum.
Mira Murati, the Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, has announced her departure after six years with the company. Murati, a key figure in the development of ChatGPT and DALL-E, is stepping down to pursue personal exploration. Her career has been marked by leadership roles in AI and tech, including positions at Tesla and Leap Motion.
Kuldeep Yadav, a talented left-arm wrist spinner and Kanpur’s favorite cricketer, has had a journey marked by resilience and patience as he navigates the competitive world of Indian spin bowling. Despite his consistent form and a crucial role in India’s success, he often finds himself on the sidelines, waiting for an opportunity. The upcoming Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, his home ground, presents a potential turning point for Kuldeep, with the expected slow pitch potentially favoring spin bowlers.
MS Dhoni is back in India after his US vacation, fueling speculation about his IPL future. Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat faces criticism for her Olympic disqualification, and the Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand Test match resumes, adding to the sporting excitement.
Despite predictions of a busy hurricane season in the Atlantic, a combination of factors, including unprecedented rainfall in the Sahara Desert, a shift in African easterly waves, and unfavorable atmospheric conditions, has resulted in an unusually quiet hurricane season. While the season is not over yet, experts predict a possible return to normal activity in the coming weeks.
Firefly Aerospace has been selected by NASA to launch NOAA’s QuickSounder environmental satellite on its Alpha rocket in 2026. This mission will be the first for NOAA’s new Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) program and will provide vital data for weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
Firefly Aerospace has secured a NASA contract to launch the QuickSounder environmental satellite for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 2026. This mission, scheduled to take place on Firefly’s Alpha rocket, marks the first project supporting NOAA’s new Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) program, which aims to improve weather forecasting, disaster management, and climate change monitoring.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has stumbled upon a unique black-and-white striped rock on Mars, sparking excitement among scientists and the public alike. The rock, dubbed ‘Freya Castle’, is unlike any previously observed on the planet and may offer clues about the Martian history. This intriguing discovery comes as Perseverance continues its ascent towards the crater rim, searching for ancient rocks that hold secrets of the planet’s past.
