✨ First Indian Woman Wins Prestigious Space Medal

Professor Annapurni Subramaniam has secured the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal, marking a major milestone in science. She, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru, achieved this historic feat at the 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly in Florence, Italy. The 2026 award makes her the first Indian woman to receive this medal, joining three others previously honored. Her research focuses on stellar physics and was crucial for AstroSat's UVIT calibration. This recognition highlights her decades of contribution to space science beyond just rockets. 🚀

🏏 Pyrah takes helm as Melbourne Stars WBBL coach

Richard Pyrah has been appointed as the new coach for the Melbourne Stars for the upcoming WBBL season. He takes over from Andy Christie, who will transition into an assistant role for the team. Pyrah, who is 43, has coached Yorkshire women's team for three seasons and previously worked with Sunrisers Leeds. Stars general manager James Rosengarten stated this move aims to strengthen the club with his diverse skillset. This coaching change comes as Melbourne Renegades have named Gavan Twining as their new WBBL head coach. 🏏

🧑‍💼 VP Vance pushes $103k fee for H-1B visas

US Vice President JD Vance supports a new $103,265 fee for most H-1B visa petitions, arguing American companies should prioritize local hiring. The Department of Homeland Security announced this proposal in a filing on Monday, which applies to all cap-subject petitions. This fee is intended to cover administrative costs for various departments. The public has 30 days to comment on this rule, which is not final and could face legal hurdles. 🧑‍💼

🚆 Railway NTPC UG CBT 1 Results Out Now

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 Result 2026 on August 24. This result is for undergraduate-level posts under CEN 07/2025 across various regions. The initial CBT 1 exam took place from May 7 to June 20, 2026. Candidates who passed this first stage must now prepare for the CBT 2 exam scheduled on September 17, 2026. Applicants should check their respective regional RRB websites for the detailed zone-wise lists. 🚆

📈 Bitcoin nears $80k after strong week

Bitcoin has reached an $80k level for the first time since mid-May, marking a significant recovery. This upward trend is happening globally across major cryptocurrency exchanges. The price surge follows what was described as the best week in over three years for the crypto market. This rally shows renewed investor confidence in digital assets after recent market fluctuations. Analysts suggest continued volatility is expected as the market digests this new high.

🚀 Kaynes gets spotlight as Xiaomi moves to custom chips

Xiaomi has contracted TSMC to build its 3nm Xring O3 processors for foldable phones, signaling a big shift to silicon independence. This happens while the Indian Government launched the ₹62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS). Kaynes Technology is benefiting from this, showing a ₹946 crore Q1 FY27 revenue increase. The scheme offers incentives up to 5%, boosting local EMS players like Kaynes. The company maintains a robust order book of ₹8,903.8 crore despite recent margin pressure. 📱

🛰️ Astronauts fix ISS antenna in spacewalk

Two astronauts, Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot, are performing an EVA to replace a failed space-to-ground-antenna today, August 25. This spacewalk is happening on the International Space Station, with coverage starting at 7:00 a.m. EDT. The mission is expected to last 6.5 hours, following their previous antenna removal attempt on August 18. This will be Adenot's first EVA, marking a historic moment for the French astronaut. If time permits, they will also try to replace a retroreflector for better navigation data.

🧠 Five big neuroscience reads coming out in 2026-2027

Five major neuroscience books and other key titles are dropping soon, featuring experts like Susana Carmona and Michael Cole. These books cover topics from maternal brain changes to sleep paralysis mechanisms. Specific releases include Carmona's 'A Mother’s Brain' on October 6, 2026, and Cole's 'Brain Flows' on November 3, 2026. The titles critique old models, discuss AI, and explore complex brain dynamics. These releases signal a shift toward network-based understandings of the human mind. 🧠

🏹 Shillong Teer results drop for Aug 25, 2026

Shillong Teer, an archery-based game, features results for August 25, 2026. The game is conducted in Shillong, Meghalaya, by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association (KHASA). For Shillong Morning Teer, the first round winning number was 02 and the second round was 07. Participants predict outcomes based on arrow counts in two rounds, with prizes varying by stake. Winners must verify numbers through authorized sources before claiming any payout. 🏹

🧠 Midlife health tips can boost life by 13 years

Research found that maintaining three key midlife health indicators significantly impacts future health outcomes. The study, involving 12,409 participants aged around 56, analyzed vascular risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, and smoking. Those with normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and no smoking had a dementia-free life expectancy 12.6 years longer. Conversely, having all three risks increased dementia risk by 2.69 times and death risk by 5.61 times. Managing these factors actively can protect both heart and brain health for a longer life.

⚛️ Debate Champ Quantum Physicist Backs China

Guo Yanliang, a champion debater and quantum physicist, has moved his research base to Beijing. He left a top European quantum lab to start his own research group at Renmin University of China. This year, he joined as an associate professor to build an ultracold atom experiment platform. Guo believes scientific research is essentially a debate between different viewpoints, making China a better fit for him. He stated that China provides superior support for his long-term research ambitions.