🩺 Cricket legends appeal for Imran Khan's care

Twenty-one former international captains, including Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, appealed to PM Shehbaz Sharif regarding Imran Khan's medical treatment. The appeal follows a Supreme Court order mandating a medical board examination and weekly family visits for the 73-year-old. This latest letter was prompted because Khan's brief hospital stay at Shifa Hospital was reportedly cut short. The signatories request the Court-directed medical board finish its independent assessment without delay. They urge that all court-ordered care and family visits must be honored immediately. 🩺

🔬 SA scientists decode cancer's invisibility cloak

South African scientists have decoded how cancer uses MUC1 protein to hide from the immune system. Researchers at the University of Cape Town found that cancer alters the sugar coating on MUC1, turning it into a protective shield. This molecular change stops danger signals and promotes tumor growth by creating an anti-inflammatory environment. They used synthetic biology and computational chemistry to map this process in the lab. This discovery paves the way for developing new cancer vaccines and targeted therapeutics. 🔬

🏏 Padikkal and Gill give batting promise in Colombo Test

Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill played a steady innings during Day 1 of the second Test match in Colombo. They batted for over 35 overs, frustrating Sri Lanka's attack while the scoreboard stood at 66/2. This partnership shows potential for India's batting lineup, similar to past big innings. The pair demonstrates calm and skill, suggesting a strong performance is coming. Fans are hopeful this consistent performance signals a major batting revival for India. 🏏

🐒 Gibbon sanctuary's 50-year wild survival saga 🐒

A gibbon sanctuary began saving rare primates 50 years ago, with morning calls echoing north of Los Angeles. The center, located in Santa Clarita Valley, houses about 40 gibbons from five species as of now. This dedicated effort has helped counteract sharp declines in wild populations due to deforestation and habitat loss. Director Gabi Skollar continues the work started by Alan Mootnick after his passing in 2011. The center plans to raise more funds for bigger enclosures and a permanent education facility.

🪐 Pluto's atmosphere is officially thinning out

NASA's observations confirm that Pluto's atmosphere is thinning significantly. This finding comes from scientists studying the dwarf planet, located in the outer solar system. Specifically, the atmospheric pressure dropped by 16% between mid-2021 and July 2023. Researchers confirmed this change by observing Pluto occulting distant stars, using data from multiple locations. This thinning suggests the planet is moving into a colder part of its orbit, heading further away from the sun. 🥶

🦕 Dino bones printed using Bambu Lab 3D printers

Fourteen desktop 3D printers over seven weeks crafted the bones for a dinosaur from 166 million years ago. British artist Jay Jay Burridge created five nine-meter-long Megalosaurus sculptures at Blenheim Palace in England. This was done with Printpool using Bambu Lab printers in ABS-GF filament. The project mixes science and art, representing a modern take on ancient creatures. The Dinosaurs Are Forever exhibition runs until November 1, 2026. 🦕

🚨 12-year-old found dead in Baramati after family dispute

A 12-year-old girl, daughter of Rohit Pawar's PA, was found deceased near her home in Baramati. The incident occurred in Rui village, Baramati tehsil, on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The girl, Avani Ajit Dashavatare, reportedly left home after having a minor argument with her mother on Saturday. Family members filed a missing person complaint after she did not return home. Police have launched a full investigation to determine the exact cause of death. 😔

🩺 CT finding isn't always Crohn's disease

Terminal ileitis seen on CT scans was linked to Crohn’s disease in just 12.5% of patients in a 10-year retrospective cohort study. This study tracked adult patients at a tertiary hospital between 2014 and 2024. Out of 128 patients, 16 ultimately had CD, meaning most cases had other causes. Infectious and surgical issues were the most common reasons for the inflammation observed. Future research is needed to refine how doctors diagnose CD based on this imaging finding. 🧐

💰 How Travis Kelce leveled up his $$ game

Travis Kelce has built an estimated $90 million net worth, significantly boosted by his career earnings and endorsements. His income streams include over $111 million in NFL salary and a $30 million endorsement haul in 2024. A major factor was the reported $100 million deal with Amazon's Wondery for his podcast, New Heights. This podcast deal gave Wondery global rights, transforming his financial profile beyond just football. Kelce continues to expand his portfolio with ventures like his own BBQ line and investments.

🚀 NASA funds 18 wild future space ideas

NASA is boosting nearly 20 technology investigations through its NIAC program to fuel future space research capabilities. Eighteen projects were selected for Phase I awards, each receiving a share of $3.2 million in development funding. These concepts range from mapping exoplanets to sending 10,000 tiny 'femtosats' into Saturn's rings. The awards support leaps, not just small improvements, needed for big goals like a moon base. Each winner gets up to $175,000 for a nine-month feasibility investigation.

🔬 Teen AI genius converts protein shapes to numbers

Seventeen-year-old Jerry Xu developed an innovative AI model that converts complex protein structures into simple strings of numbers. This project was executed by Xu while he is a student in Lexington, Massachusetts. The model earned him $90,000 in the Regeneron Science Talent Search on an unspecified date. This approach aims to drastically speed up protein comparisons and help scientists understand unknown molecular functions. Researchers can now use these numerical representations to find similarities much more efficiently.