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- AI and Robotics: Researchers at DeepMind have developed a robot capable of playing ping-pong at an amateur level. This advancement demonstrates significant progress in robotic dexterity and real-time decision-making, bringing us closer to more versatile and adaptive robots in everyday life
- Green Technology: A new cooling material has been developed that increases cooling efficiency in summer without the need for electricity. This breakthrough could significantly reduce energy consumption, especially during peak summer months
- Aman Sehrawat wins bronze for India in 57kg wrestling, keeps India flag flying high: The Indian shakes off the humbling loss in the semifinals, goes through the rigmarole of making the weight before dominating Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz for the 57kg bronze
- Doping Detection: A new AI-driven method has been introduced to detect doping in athletes more accurately. This development is seen as a significant step forward in maintaining fair play and integrity in sports
- Sustainable Fashion: The fashion industry continues to embrace sustainability, with several brands launching new collections made from recycled materials. This trend aligns with the global push towards reducing the environmental impact of fashion
- RBI Monetary Policy Meeting: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%: Core inflation remained moderate and fuel deflated, but stubborn food prices pushed inflation up, spurring RBI to keep rates unchanged; MPC continuing with disinflationary stance, while supporting growth
- India’s fiscal deficit for April-June at 8.1% of 2024/25 target: Net tax receipts in April-June were ?5.5 trillion, or 21% of the annual target, compared with ?4.34 trillion in the same period last year, according to the data
- Diabetes and Fracture Risk: Recent findings suggest that women with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of fractures due to poorer physical function. This highlights the need for targeted interventions to manage bone health in diabetic patients
- Innovative PTSD Treatment: A study has found that processing traumatic memories during sleep can lead to brain changes associated with improved PTSD symptoms. This could pave the way for new treatment strategies for trauma-related disorders.
Quote of the Week: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." – Steve Jobs
This week’s updates reflect significant advancements across various sectors, from technology innovations to health discoveries, showing how rapidly our world is evolving.
