<p>The Sun has had the largest number of sunspots in over 20 years this month, according to the US agencies observing the star.</p>

<p>The estimated Sunspot Number or SNN for 8 August may have reached 299, said the US Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colorado.</p>

<p>This is the largest number since at least July 2002, it said on its website.&nbsp;These sunspots occurred in a 24-hour period.</p>

<p>The current solar cycle, which is numbered as Solar Cycle 25, "likely reached its highest SSN thus far on August 8, a value of perhaps 299," it said. A solar cycle, estimated to last 11 years, is how the Sun alternates between its so-called solar minimum and solar maximum.</p>

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<p>The official SSN data is released by global agencies in September, though 299 appears to be a possible number. The final number will come from the World Data Center - Sunspot Index and Long-Term Solar Observations (WDC-SILSO).</p>

<p>In fact, the SWPC had recorded the SSN higher at 337, a value not observed since March 2001.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What are sun spots?</strong></h2>

<p>Each sunspot is the size of the whole earth. These are relatively darker areas on the Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rotations of the Sun in each solar cycle lead to areas of magnetic energy on the star. When these areas are very strong, they become visible as sunspots.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the result of sunspots?</strong></h2>

<p>Sunspots have strong magnetic fields that cause coronal mass ejections or CMEs.&nbsp;CMEs release large amounts of plasma and magnetic fields&nbsp;from&nbsp;the Sun's corona region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These cause solar flares that send out electromagnetic radiation and are experienced as geomagnetic 'solar storms' on Earth.</p>

<p>As sunspots increase, a corresponding rise in solar flares&nbsp;is observed.</p>

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<p>Warnings were issued for geomagnetic storms&nbsp;in the August 11-12 period, around the time when sunspots were estimated at the highest since 2002.<br />
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"Solar Cycle 25 is proving to be much more active than originally forecast by the scientist experts who predicted the cycle back in 2019 or so," Space.com quoted Shawn Dahl of SWPC as saying.</p>

<p>The Solar Cycle 25 has already caused intense geomagnetic storms, and auroras on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Sun has had the largest number of sunspots in over 20 years this month, according to the US agencies observing the star. The estimated Sunspot Number or SNN for 8 August may have reached 299, said the US Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colorado.

The Sun has had the largest number of sunspots in over 20 years this month, according to the US agencies observing the star. The estimated Sunspot Number or SNN for 8 August may have reached 299, said the US Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colorado. This is the largest number since at least July 2002, it said on its website. These sunspots occurred in a 24-hour period. The current solar cycle, which is numbered as Solar Cycle 25, "likely reached its highest SSN thus far on August 8, a value of perhaps 299," it said. A solar cycle, estimated to last 11 years, is how the Sun alternates between its so-called solar minimum and solar maximum. Also read | Volcanic eruption in 536 spewed so much ash that Sun didn't shine for 18 months The official SSN data is released by global agencies in September, though 299 appears to be a possible number. The final number will come from the World Data Center - Sunspot Index and Long-Term Solar Observations (WDC-SILSO). In fact, the SWPC had recorded the SSN higher at 337, a value not observed since March 2001. What are sun spots? Each sunspot is the size of the whole earth. These are relatively darker areas on the Sun. The rotations of the Sun in each solar cycle lead to areas of magnetic energy on the star. When these areas are very strong, they become visible as sunspots. What is the result of sunspots? Sunspots have strong magnetic fields that cause coronal mass ejections or CMEs. CMEs release large amounts of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun's corona region. These cause solar flares that send out electromagnetic radiation and are experienced as geomagnetic 'solar storms' on Earth. As sunspots increase, a corresponding rise in solar flares is observed. Also read | Aurora on Sun? It happened in 2023 when Earth spewed back particles Warnings were issued for geomagnetic storms in the August 11-12 period, around the time when sunspots were estimated at the highest since 2002. "Solar Cycle 25 is proving to be much more active than originally forecast by the scientist experts who predicted the cycle back in 2019 or so," Space.com quoted Shawn Dahl of SWPC as saying. The Solar Cycle 25 has already caused intense geomagnetic storms, and auroras on Earth. (With inputs from agencies)

The Sun probably just had the largest number of sunspots in over 20 years: What does it mean?

<p>A man in the US who suffers from the muscle degeneration disease ALS was able to 'speak' using a brain-computer interface, offering hope to thousands of people who are unable to speak because of such conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Casey Harrell, 45, used the brain-computer interface or BCI that interpreted his brain signals and turned them into text, which was then read by a computer, with 97 per cent accuracy, which makes this device the most accurate of its kind.</p>

<p>“Our BCI technology helped a man with paralysis to communicate with friends, families and caregivers,” said neurosurgeon David Brandman of University of California, Davis, where the experiment was conducted.</p>

<p>Brandman described it as "the most accurate speech neuroprosthesis (device) ever reported.”</p>

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<p>Harrell used the system in both prompted and spontaneous conversational settings, a release from UC Davis said on Wednesday (Aug 15).</p>

<p>In both cases, speech decoding happened in real time, it said.</p>

<p>"The decoded words were shown on a screen and read aloud in a voice that sounded like Harrell’s before he had ALS. The voice was composed using software trained with existing audio samples of his pre-ALS voice," it said.</p>

<h2><strong>How the man with ALS was able to 'speak'</strong></h2>

<p>The 45-year's speech was hard to understand and he required others to help interpret for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the experiment, sensors from the BCI were implanted in Harrel's&nbsp;brain in July 2023. These included four microelectrode arrays inserted in the part of his brain responsible for coordinating speech, which could record brain activity from 256 cortical electrodes.</p>

<p>The researchers essentially 'recorded' him from the part of the brain that’s trying to send commands to the muscles.</p>

<p>"We are basically listening into that, and we’re translating those patterns of brain activity into a phoneme — like a syllable or the unit of speech — and then the words they’re trying to say,” said neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky.&nbsp;“We’re really detecting their attempt to move their muscles and talk.”</p>

<p>The brain signals are then interpreted by machine-learning programmes in the device.</p>

<h2><strong>Why this is a breakthrough</strong></h2>

<p>The experiment offers hope for people who want to speak but can’t.</p>

<p>“Previous speech BCI systems had frequent word errors. This made it difficult for the user to be understood consistently and was a barrier to communication,” Brandman said. “Our objective was to develop a system that empowered someone to be understood whenever they wanted to speak.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The first time we tried the system, he cried with joy as the words he was trying to say correctly appeared on-screen. We all did," said neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky who was part of the study.</p>

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“At this point, we can decode what Casey is trying to say correctly about 97 per cent of the time,” Brandman said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It has been immensely rewarding to see Casey regain his ability to speak with his family and friends through this technology,” said the study’s lead author, Nicholas Card.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is ALS?</strong></h2>

<p>ALS is a progressive muscle degeneration disease. Also known as&nbsp;Lou Gehrig's disease, it inhibits the ability of nerve cells that control movement over a period of time, leading to the&nbsp;weakening of muscles.</p>

<p>Over time, patients become unable to stand, walk and use their hands.</p>

<p>In some cases, ALS can&nbsp;impair speech as it affects muscles and nerves that control speaking movements.</p>

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A man in the US who suffers from the muscle degeneration disease ALS was able to 'speak' using a brain-computer interface, offering hope to thousands of people who are unable to speak because of such conditions.

A man in the US who suffers from the muscle degeneration disease ALS was able to 'speak' using a brain-computer interface, offering hope to thousands of people who are unable to speak because of such conditions. Casey Harrell, 45, used the brain-computer interface or BCI that interpreted his brain signals and turned them into text, which was then read by a computer, with 97 per cent accuracy, which makes this device the most accurate of its kind. “Our BCI technology helped a man with paralysis to communicate with friends, families and caregivers,” said neurosurgeon David Brandman of University of California, Davis, where the experiment was conducted. Brandman described it as "the most accurate speech neuroprosthesis (device) ever reported.” Also read:When does ageing really kick in? Scientists find two specific ages when signs show up. They are... Harrell used the system in both prompted and spontaneous conversational settings, a release from UC Davis said on Wednesday (Aug 15). In both cases, speech decoding happened in real time, it said. "The decoded words were shown on a screen and read aloud in a voice that sounded like Harrell’s before he had ALS. The voice was composed using software trained with existing audio samples of his pre-ALS voice," it said. How the man with ALS was able to 'speak' The 45-year's speech was hard to understand and he required others to help interpret for him. For the experiment, sensors from the BCI were implanted in Harrel's brain in July 2023. These included four microelectrode arrays inserted in the part of his brain responsible for coordinating speech, which could record brain activity from 256 cortical electrodes. The researchers essentially 'recorded' him from the part of the brain that’s trying to send commands to the muscles. "We are basically listening into that, and we’re translating those patterns of brain activity into a phoneme — like a syllable or the unit of speech — and then the words they’re trying to say,” said neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky. “We’re really detecting their attempt to move their muscles and talk.” The brain signals are then interpreted by machine-learning programmes in the device. Why this is a breakthrough The experiment offers hope for people who want to speak but can’t. “Previous speech BCI systems had frequent word errors. This made it difficult for the user to be understood consistently and was a barrier to communication,” Brandman said. “Our objective was to develop a system that empowered someone to be understood whenever they wanted to speak.” "The first time we tried the system, he cried with joy as the words he was trying to say correctly appeared on-screen. We all did," said neuroscientist Sergey Stavisky who was part of the study. “At this point, we can decode what Casey is trying to say correctly about 97 per cent of the time,” Brandman said. “It has been immensely rewarding to see Casey regain his ability to speak with his family and friends through this technology,” said the study’s lead author, Nicholas Card. What is ALS? ALS is a progressive muscle degeneration disease. Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, it inhibits the ability of nerve cells that control movement over a period of time, leading to the weakening of muscles. Over time, patients become unable to stand, walk and use their hands. In some cases, ALS can impair speech as it affects muscles and nerves that control speaking movements. (With inputs from agencies)

Brain-computer interface helps man with ALS 'speak' again: 'He cried with joy, we all did'

<p>A woman in Britain&nbsp;has won a huge payout years after a rape case she had filed was dropped over so-called 'sexomnia'. Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott, a 32-year-old survivor and activist, was given £35,000 in compensation by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which admitted to its wrong handling of the case and apologised.</p>

<p>Sexomnia is a rare sleep disorder in which a person is unaware that sex is happening.</p>

<p>In a letter to Jade, CPS “apologised unreservedly” and expressed commitment "to improve every aspect of how life-changing crimes like rape are dealt with”.</p>

<p>Subject of a BBC documentary, Jade said it was a "big triumph" to hold CPS accountable, adding that it&nbsp;"took me to the darkest points of my life.”</p>

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<p>She said she sued CPS in search of accountability and to avoid future mistakes in similar rape cases. “For me it's not about the financial side of things. I'm very much wanting to push for systemic changes with the CPS and the legal system advocating for better training, policies, procedures and practices,” she was quoted as saying by BBC.</p>

<p>Centre for Women's Justice, which provided lawyers to Jade, noted that such a payout from CPS was &nbsp;"extremely rare," BBC reported.</p>

<h2><strong>The rape incident</strong></h2>

<p>The incident at the heart of the case happened in&nbsp;2017. Jade, who was 24 years old at the time, had been at a house party with friends and slept there. She woke up seminude, and found that her necklace was broken. There was a man in the room where Jade had slept.<br />
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She felt she was violated. Police was called in, and a rape case was filed.</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH: Kolkata rape-murder case: Doctors protest nationwide 'no safety, no duty' | WION Decodes</strong><br />
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<h2><strong>What is sexomnia?</strong></h2>

<p>First approved as a clinical condition in 2003, sexomnia, or ‘sleep sex’ happens when victims who are sleeping appear to exhibit signs of consent for sexual activity, which is often forgotten by the time the person wakes up.</p>

<p>Accoridng to an article in The Independent, sexmonia has "become popular among lawyers as a defence for accused rapists."</p>

<p>"Medically, it is a type of parasomnia, an umbrella term for sleep disorders in which people experience or exhibit unusual behaviours during sleep, which also includes sleepwalking," said the article.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In the case of sexsomnia, people engage in sexual behaviours such as masturbation, sexual movements, or initiating sex with another person,” it quoted &nbsp;clinical sexologist &nbsp;Marie Morice as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sexomnia happens during non-REM sleep. Non-REM (REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement), which is deeper form of sleep that occurs when your heart rate and body temperature decrease. Considered a form of sleepwalking, sexomnia happens when parts of the brain that control sexual behaviour stay awake while the rest is asleep.</p>

<p>There are very few known instances of sexsomnia, with only a few hundred cases documented worldwide, according to The Independent article.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Why did CPS drop the case of Jade?</strong></h2>

<p>The case was dropped by CPS in 2020 just days before it was to go into trial. CPS cited two sleep experts who had said Jade was suffering from sexomnia when the incident happened.</p>

<p>That conclusion came after Jade was given a questionnaire about her sleep habits. She was not interviewed by the experts.</p>

<p>Jade said she did not have sexsomnia, however, sleep experts felt it may have been an isolated episode.</p>

<p>The accused was set free without even facing a jury. That made it impossible for the case to be reopened without compelling evidence.</p>

<h2><strong>Jade's legal battle</strong></h2>

<p>After the case was dropped, Jade said she felt more upset about it, than the incident itself.</p>

<p>She filed an &nbsp;appeal in 2021 through the CPS system that gives victims the right to review. The payout and apology letter from a chief crown prosecutor&nbsp;were given after that.</p>

<p>In the apology letter, the CPS admitted the case should have gone into trial, adding it was wrong for it to close it.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A woman in Britain has won a huge payout years after a rape case she had filed was dropped over so-called 'sexomnia'. Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott, a 32-year-old survivor and activist, was given £35,000 in compensation by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which admitted to its wrong handling of the case and apologised.

A woman in Britain has won a huge payout years after a rape case she had filed was dropped over so-called 'sexomnia'. Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott, a 32-year-old survivor and activist, was given £35,000 in compensation by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which admitted to its wrong handling of the case and apologised. Sexomnia is a rare sleep disorder in which a person is unaware that sex is happening. In a letter to Jade, CPS “apologised unreservedly” and expressed commitment "to improve every aspect of how life-changing crimes like rape are dealt with”. Subject of a BBC documentary, Jade said it was a "big triumph" to hold CPS accountable, adding that it "took me to the darkest points of my life.” Also Read: Kolkata horror rape: Miscreants vandalise RG Kar Hospital, disrupt midnight protest - VIDEO She said she sued CPS in search of accountability and to avoid future mistakes in similar rape cases. “For me it's not about the financial side of things. I'm very much wanting to push for systemic changes with the CPS and the legal system advocating for better training, policies, procedures and practices,” she was quoted as saying by BBC. Centre for Women's Justice, which provided lawyers to Jade, noted that such a payout from CPS was "extremely rare," BBC reported. The rape incident The incident at the heart of the case happened in 2017. Jade, who was 24 years old at the time, had been at a house party with friends and slept there. She woke up seminude, and found that her necklace was broken. There was a man in the room where Jade had slept. She felt she was violated. Police was called in, and a rape case was filed. WATCH: Kolkata rape-murder case: Doctors protest nationwide 'no safety, no duty' | WION Decodes × What is sexomnia? First approved as a clinical condition in 2003, sexomnia, or ‘sleep sex’ happens when victims who are sleeping appear to exhibit signs of consent for sexual activity, which is often forgotten by the time the person wakes up. Accoridng to an article in The Independent, sexmonia has "become popular among lawyers as a defence for accused rapists." "Medically, it is a type of parasomnia, an umbrella term for sleep disorders in which people experience or exhibit unusual behaviours during sleep, which also includes sleepwalking," said the article. “In the case of sexsomnia, people engage in sexual behaviours such as masturbation, sexual movements, or initiating sex with another person,” it quoted clinical sexologist Marie Morice as saying. Sexomnia happens during non-REM sleep. Non-REM (REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement), which is deeper form of sleep that occurs when your heart rate and body temperature decrease. Considered a form of sleepwalking, sexomnia happens when parts of the brain that control sexual behaviour stay awake while the rest is asleep. There are very few known instances of sexsomnia, with only a few hundred cases documented worldwide, according to The Independent article. Also Read: Over 300 million children victimised by online sexual abuse annually Why did CPS drop the case of Jade? The case was dropped by CPS in 2020 just days before it was to go into trial. CPS cited two sleep experts who had said Jade was suffering from sexomnia when the incident happened. That conclusion came after Jade was given a questionnaire about her sleep habits. She was not interviewed by the experts. Jade said she did not have sexsomnia, however, sleep experts felt it may have been an isolated episode. The accused was set free without even facing a jury. That made it impossible for the case to be reopened without compelling evidence. Jade's legal battle After the case was dropped, Jade said she felt more upset about it, than the incident itself. She filed an appeal in 2021 through the CPS system that gives victims the right to review. The payout and apology letter from a chief crown prosecutor were given after that. In the apology letter, the CPS admitted the case should have gone into trial, adding it was wrong for it to close it. (With inputs from agencies)

'Sexomnia' case: UK woman whose rape trial was dropped over rare sleep disorder wins huge payout

<p>The Chinese internet is flooded with videos and posts about protests that took place this week after a delivery driver was made to kneel in front of security guards. Some reports said it was a female rider, but that could not be verified as the person had a helmet and mask on.</p>

<p>Incidentally, the whole episode happened as a Chinese movie about the life of gig workers becoming a big hit in the country.</p>

<p>The incident that took place in the eastern city of Hangzhou exposed chinks in the Chinese gig worker economy, where delivery drivers for apps are made to work long hours for poor pay, and virtually no medical or social protections.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened with the delivery driver in China?</strong></h2>

<p>The incident happened on Monday (Aug 12) when the delivery driver was caught by security guards, apparently after damaging a fence of a compound while delivering a food order.</p>

<p>The driver was held back by the security guards, who asked for payment for the damaged fence.</p>

<p>The rider kneeled before the guards, pleading to be allowed to go as other deliveries were getting delayed, according to local police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other delivery drivers in the area gathered, demanding the release of their fellow driver.</p>

<p>The whole thing was caught on camera.</p>

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<p>Soon, the episode snowballed into a larger protest in the city, with scores of gig workers taking to the streets and shouting slogans like 'apologise'.</p>

<h2><strong>China gig worker kneeling incident sparks online discussion</strong></h2>

<p>The incident led to a major discussion on China's much-censored internet on the economic woes of workers, and the rise in protests against President Xi Jinping's regime.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read&nbsp;: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/navigating-chinas-economic-crossroads-challenges-and-opportunities-ahead-737301">Navigating China's economic crossroads: challenges and opportunities ahead</a></strong><br />
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"A massive protest broke out today in Hangzhou City, China, after a security guard forced a female delivery worker to kneel and pay a fine of 200 yuan," wrote Jennifer Zeng on X.</p>

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<p>Another X user with the handle @DeepChinaDive wrote: "Bottled-up anger finally erupts. Delivery workers' protest reveals deeper issues: economic pressure, harsh working conditions, power imbalances. Is this just the beginning? Social tensions have been brewing for a while. More to come?"</p>

<p>One of the X users pointed out that amid the current economic downturn, delivery workers are facing tough living conditions.</p>

<p>They are forced to work desperately to ensure timely deliveries amid intense competition.</p>

<p>"They are also often bullied by the police or security guards. &nbsp;As a result, their resentment has been building up for a long time," wrote the social media user.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: China grapples with ageing population, 94 million workers above the age of 60</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Upstream, a Chinese film on gig worker life, is a top hit</strong></h2>

<p>The incident happened around the same time as <em>Upstream</em>, a Chinese film on the lives of gig workers, has emerged as a top hit.</p>

<p><em>Upstream </em>tackles several of China's biggest economic pain points, an uncertain job market, downward mobility and the hardscrabble life of millions working gig jobs, Reuters said in a report.</p>

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The Chinese internet is flooded with videos and posts about protests that took place this week after a delivery driver was made to kneel in front of security guards.

The Chinese internet is flooded with videos and posts about protests that took place this week after a delivery driver was made to kneel in front of security guards. Some reports said it was a female rider, but that could not be verified as the person had a helmet and mask on. Incidentally, the whole episode happened as a Chinese movie about the life of gig workers becoming a big hit in the country. The incident that took place in the eastern city of Hangzhou exposed chinks in the Chinese gig worker economy, where delivery drivers for apps are made to work long hours for poor pay, and virtually no medical or social protections. Also Read: Foreign investors withdraw record amounts from China in June quarter What happened with the delivery driver in China? The incident happened on Monday (Aug 12) when the delivery driver was caught by security guards, apparently after damaging a fence of a compound while delivering a food order. The driver was held back by the security guards, who asked for payment for the damaged fence. The rider kneeled before the guards, pleading to be allowed to go as other deliveries were getting delayed, according to local police. Other delivery drivers in the area gathered, demanding the release of their fellow driver. The whole thing was caught on camera. Watch it here: Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of content shared on social media On August 12th in Hangzhou, China, a food delivery worker was forced to kneel, which triggered widespread dissatisfaction among delivery workers in the area, leading to a protest event. pic.twitter.com/66Ly94UqPM — Real video from China. (@cz8921469_z) August 13, 2024 × Soon, the episode snowballed into a larger protest in the city, with scores of gig workers taking to the streets and shouting slogans like 'apologise'. China gig worker kneeling incident sparks online discussion The incident led to a major discussion on China's much-censored internet on the economic woes of workers, and the rise in protests against President Xi Jinping's regime. Also read : Navigating China's economic crossroads: challenges and opportunities ahead "A massive protest broke out today in Hangzhou City, China, after a security guard forced a female delivery worker to kneel and pay a fine of 200 yuan," wrote Jennifer Zeng on X. A massive protest broke out today in Hangzhou City, China, after a security guard forced a female delivery worker to kneel and pay a fine of 200 yuan. Hundreds of fellow delivery workers gathered to support her. In China's current economic downturn, the survival conditions… pic.twitter.com/VtRl1YUOgA — Inconvenient Truths by Jennifer Zeng (@jenniferzeng97) August 12, 2024 × Another X user with the handle @DeepChinaDive wrote: "Bottled-up anger finally erupts. Delivery workers' protest reveals deeper issues: economic pressure, harsh working conditions, power imbalances. Is this just the beginning? Social tensions have been brewing for a while. More to come?" One of the X users pointed out that amid the current economic downturn, delivery workers are facing tough living conditions. They are forced to work desperately to ensure timely deliveries amid intense competition. "They are also often bullied by the police or security guards. As a result, their resentment has been building up for a long time," wrote the social media user. Watch: China grapples with ageing population, 94 million workers above the age of 60 × Upstream, a Chinese film on gig worker life, is a top hit The incident happened around the same time as Upstream, a Chinese film on the lives of gig workers, has emerged as a top hit. Upstream tackles several of China's biggest economic pain points, an uncertain job market, downward mobility and the hardscrabble life of millions working gig jobs, Reuters said in a report. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Massive protests in China after delivery driver made to kneel for this reason

<p>When does ageing start? Is it a gradual process or is there a specific age in which we start to 'suddenly' age? According to a new study, there are two, not one, time periods in our lives when we show sudden signs of ageing.</p>

<p>There is a burst of ageing at 44, and then at 60, accoriding to research done at Stanford University in the US.</p>

<p>This busts the general notion that our bodies and minds decline in a slow process, referred to as 'linear ageing'.</p>

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<p>Earlier, the ageing in 40s was seen as part of onset of menopause in women, but the study has shown that men also show signs of decline in mid-40s onwards.</p>

<h2><strong>How did they reach the conclusion?</strong></h2>

<p>The study published in Nature Ageing journal tracked thousands of different molecules in people aged between 25 and 75.</p>

<p>It found two waves of age-related changes in the molecular composition of bodies: at around ages 44 and again at 60.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The findings could explain "why spikes in certain health issues including musculoskeletal problems and cardiovascular disease occur at certain ages," the researchers said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/new-study-reveals-that-your-bodys-cells-age-rapidly-within-a-day-719816">New study reveals that your body's cells age rapidly within a day</a></strong><br />
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<p>The researchers call these sudden spurts 'nonlinear' ageing. "The analysis revealed consistent nonlinear patterns in molecular markers of ageing, with substantial dysregulation occurring at two major periods occurring at approximately 44 years and 60 years of chronological age," said the study.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They found cardiovascular disease, lipid and alcohol metabolism changes at the 40-year transition, and shifts in "immune regulation and carbohydrate metabolism" during the 60-year transition.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/study-shows-strong-links-between-losing-loved-ones-and-ageing-745671">Study shows 'strong links' between losing loved ones and biological ageing</a></strong></p>

<p>Risk of diseases accelerate at specific points in human lifespan.</p>

<p>The study pointed out that in the US,&nbsp; atherosclerosis, stroke and heart attacks are are up 40% between the ages of 40 and 59. It rises to about 75% between ages 60 and 79 and reaches &nbsp;86% at 80 years and above.</p>

<p>Neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s have distinct "turning points" around the ages of 40 and 65, respectively.</p>

<h2><strong>What is ageing?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Ageing is the decline in physical and cognitive abilities, as well as changes in&nbsp;appearance such as wrinkling skin. This is also the period in which people suffer from aches and pains, and diseases and wounds take longer to heal.</p>

<p>According to World Health Organization, ageing is on the rise globally.</p>

<p>"In 2019, the number of people aged 60 years and older was 1 billion. This number will increase to 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2.1 billion by 2050," it says on its Ageing website.&nbsp;</p>

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When does ageing start? Is it a gradual process or is there a specific age in which we start to 'suddenly' age? According to a new study, there are two, not one, time periods in our lives when we show sudden signs of ageing.

When does ageing start? Is it a gradual process or is there a specific age in which we start to 'suddenly' age? According to a new study, there are two, not one, time periods in our lives when we show sudden signs of ageing. There is a burst of ageing at 44, and then at 60, accoriding to research done at Stanford University in the US. This busts the general notion that our bodies and minds decline in a slow process, referred to as 'linear ageing'. Watch: China's anti-ageing component isolated from blood × Earlier, the ageing in 40s was seen as part of onset of menopause in women, but the study has shown that men also show signs of decline in mid-40s onwards. How did they reach the conclusion? The study published in Nature Ageing journal tracked thousands of different molecules in people aged between 25 and 75. It found two waves of age-related changes in the molecular composition of bodies: at around ages 44 and again at 60. The findings could explain "why spikes in certain health issues including musculoskeletal problems and cardiovascular disease occur at certain ages," the researchers said. Also read: New study reveals that your body's cells age rapidly within a day The researchers call these sudden spurts 'nonlinear' ageing. "The analysis revealed consistent nonlinear patterns in molecular markers of ageing, with substantial dysregulation occurring at two major periods occurring at approximately 44 years and 60 years of chronological age," said the study. They found cardiovascular disease, lipid and alcohol metabolism changes at the 40-year transition, and shifts in "immune regulation and carbohydrate metabolism" during the 60-year transition. Also read: Study shows 'strong links' between losing loved ones and biological ageing Risk of diseases accelerate at specific points in human lifespan. The study pointed out that in the US, atherosclerosis, stroke and heart attacks are are up 40% between the ages of 40 and 59. It rises to about 75% between ages 60 and 79 and reaches 86% at 80 years and above. Neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s have distinct "turning points" around the ages of 40 and 65, respectively. What is ageing? Ageing is the decline in physical and cognitive abilities, as well as changes in appearance such as wrinkling skin. This is also the period in which people suffer from aches and pains, and diseases and wounds take longer to heal. According to World Health Organization, ageing is on the rise globally. "In 2019, the number of people aged 60 years and older was 1 billion. This number will increase to 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2.1 billion by 2050," it says on its Ageing website. (With inputs from agencies)

When does ageing really kick in? Scientists find two specific ages when signs show up. They are...

<p>The largest 'bluestone' of the ancient Stonehenge, a six-tonne rock, had been moved from some 750 kilometres away in Scotland to its current location in Salisbury, England, according to a new study that scientists found fascinating.</p>

<p>The study puts to question not only how ancient people were able to move such a big megalith for hundreds of kilometres, but also how human populations interacted in the Neolithic period.<br />
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Neolithic period, also known as New Stone Age, ran from 10,000 BC to 2200 BC</p>

<h2><strong>How did scientists trace origin of Stonehenge bluestone&nbsp;to Scotland?</strong></h2>

<p>As per a study published in Nature journal, the scientists tested the chemical composition and age of minerals within the bluestone. Bluestone is the name given to rocks that are not native to the area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The &nbsp;stone’s chemical composition and the age of minerals within it, when taken together, give an “age fingerprint”.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/lunar-standstill-illuminates-stonehenges-celestial-connections-734668">Lunar 'standstill' illuminates Stonehenge's celestial connections</a></strong></p>

<p>Based on the analysis, the scientists are now positing that the largest bluestone was moved by water from some 750km&nbsp;away in northeast Scotland.<br />
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The area of its origin is probably around Orkney Islands, according to the study.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It assumes that the blue stone, which is called 'altar stone', was sourced from red sandstone deposits of northeast Scotland.</p>

<p>So far, the origin of blue stones in Stonehenge had been traced to Preseli hills in Wales. The larger sarsen stones - the ones that stand tall at the peripheral circle of Stonehenge, are from West Woods, near Marlborough.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH: Stonehenge to celebrate Summer Solstice: Movement of the sun to be live-streamed</strong></p>

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<h4><strong>Also read: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/experts-believe-rare-lunar-event-may-be-linked-to-stonehenges-alignment-711657">Experts believe rare lunar event may be linked to Stonehenge's alignment</a></strong></h4>

<h2><strong>What is the significance of the study?</strong></h2>

<p>"The difficulty of long-distance overland transport of such massive cargo from Scotland, navigating topographic barriers, suggests that it was transported by sea," said the study.</p>

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The largest 'bluestone' of the ancient Stonehenge, a six-tonne rock, had been moved from some 750 kilometres away in Scotland to its current location in Salisbury, England, according to a new study that scientists found fascinating.

The largest 'bluestone' of the ancient Stonehenge, a six-tonne rock, had been moved from some 750 kilometres away in Scotland to its current location in Salisbury, England, according to a new study that scientists found fascinating. The study puts to question not only how ancient people were able to move such a big megalith for hundreds of kilometres, but also how human populations interacted in the Neolithic period. Neolithic period, also known as New Stone Age, ran from 10,000 BC to 2200 BC How did scientists trace origin of Stonehenge bluestone to Scotland? As per a study published in Nature journal, the scientists tested the chemical composition and age of minerals within the bluestone. Bluestone is the name given to rocks that are not native to the area. The stone’s chemical composition and the age of minerals within it, when taken together, give an “age fingerprint”. Also read: Lunar 'standstill' illuminates Stonehenge's celestial connections Based on the analysis, the scientists are now positing that the largest bluestone was moved by water from some 750km away in northeast Scotland. The area of its origin is probably around Orkney Islands, according to the study. It assumes that the blue stone, which is called 'altar stone', was sourced from red sandstone deposits of northeast Scotland. So far, the origin of blue stones in Stonehenge had been traced to Preseli hills in Wales. The larger sarsen stones - the ones that stand tall at the peripheral circle of Stonehenge, are from West Woods, near Marlborough. WATCH: Stonehenge to celebrate Summer Solstice: Movement of the sun to be live-streamed × Sarsens stones are sourced relatively nearby, estimated to be 25 km. Also read: Experts believe rare lunar event may be linked to Stonehenge's alignment What is the significance of the study? "The difficulty of long-distance overland transport of such massive cargo from Scotland, navigating topographic barriers, suggests that it was transported by sea," said the study. "Such routing demonstrates a high level of societal organization with intra-Britain transport during the Neolithic period," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

A six-tonne stone in Stonehenge was transported from 750km away. Scientists wonder how

<p>Deepfakes of pop star Taylor Swift and US presidential candidate Kamala Harris in lingerie. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump riding a plane to the World Trade Center, evoking the 9/11 terror attack. Hitler memes using Disney characters. These are some of the images thrown up by Elon Musk's new AI chat app Grok, which rolled out its text-to-image tool on Wednesday (Aug 14).</p>

<p>This is raising concerns about the proper use of AI, particularly its text-to-image apps which are all the rage these days.</p>

<p>Grok, the AI chat app by Musk, is a rival to ChatGPT and appears to have no checking mechanism that would refuse to execute prompts for images on controversial, explicit or offensive subjects.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH: X's AI Chatbot Grok under fire for false ballot deadlines</strong></p>

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<p>The text-to-image feature is restricted to paid subscribers of X, the social media platform owned by Musk.</p>

<h2><strong>What all did Grok image generator tool produce?</strong></h2>

<p>It appeared that Grok allows violent, explicit and offensive content prompts.</p>

<p>According to a report in The Guardian, the offensive images generated by Grok included Prophet Muhammad holding a bomb as well as lingerie photos featuring&nbsp;Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris and Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/explained-what-gives-elon-musks-funny-chatbot-grok-an-edge-over-its-rivals-656515">Explained | What gives Elon Musk's funny chatbot Grok an edge over its rivals?</a></strong></p>

<p>ChatGPT, on the other hand, would reject prompts for such images&nbsp;citing its terms of service that prohibit depictions of real-world violence, disrespect to religious figures and explicit content.</p>

<p>The test by the British newspaper also showed that Grok appears to be ready to generate images based on copyrighted characters, with some minor tweaks in the prompts. These included a pic of Disney character Mickey Mouse saluting German Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, and Donald Duck using heroin.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/friendly-fire-elon-musks-ai-chatbot-grok-roasts-him-calls-the-billionaire-overrated-663286">'Friendly fire': Elon Musk's AI chatbot 'Grok' roasts him, calls him 'overrated'. Billionaire concurs</a></strong><br />
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<p>When asked to create images of political violence, The Guardian report said,&nbsp;Grok showed "Trump lying down with blackened hands and an explosion behind."</p>

<p>The Guardian test found that the Grok image generation chatbot lacked "most of the safety guardrails that have become standard within the artificial intelligence industry."</p>

<p>Grok did reject requests to produce nude images.</p>

<p>Musk has been promoting Grok image generator on X, the social media platform he owns.</p>

<p>In a post on X, Musk described Grok image generator as the most fun AI in the world. He also shared several images generated by others using Grok.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is Grok AI?</strong></h2>

<p>Grok is a chatbot that uses Large Language Model or (LLM). The generative AI chatbot, developed by Musk's xAI, was seen as a direct challenge to ChatGPT when Musk announced its launch in November 2023.</p>

<p>Musk himself was a co-founder of ChatGPI parent OpenAI, before leaving it.</p>

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Deepfakes of pop star Taylor Swift and US presidential candidate Kamala Harris in lingerie. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump riding a plane to the World Trade Center, evoking the 9/11 terror attack.

Deepfakes of pop star Taylor Swift and US presidential candidate Kamala Harris in lingerie. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump riding a plane to the World Trade Center, evoking the 9/11 terror attack. Hitler memes using Disney characters. These are some of the images thrown up by Elon Musk's new AI chat app Grok, which rolled out its text-to-image tool on Wednesday (Aug 14). This is raising concerns about the proper use of AI, particularly its text-to-image apps which are all the rage these days. Grok, the AI chat app by Musk, is a rival to ChatGPT and appears to have no checking mechanism that would refuse to execute prompts for images on controversial, explicit or offensive subjects. WATCH: X's AI Chatbot Grok under fire for false ballot deadlines × The text-to-image feature is restricted to paid subscribers of X, the social media platform owned by Musk. What all did Grok image generator tool produce? It appeared that Grok allows violent, explicit and offensive content prompts. According to a report in The Guardian, the offensive images generated by Grok included Prophet Muhammad holding a bomb as well as lingerie photos featuring Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris and Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also read: Explained | What gives Elon Musk's funny chatbot Grok an edge over its rivals? ChatGPT, on the other hand, would reject prompts for such images citing its terms of service that prohibit depictions of real-world violence, disrespect to religious figures and explicit content. The test by the British newspaper also showed that Grok appears to be ready to generate images based on copyrighted characters, with some minor tweaks in the prompts. These included a pic of Disney character Mickey Mouse saluting German Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, and Donald Duck using heroin. Also read: 'Friendly fire': Elon Musk's AI chatbot 'Grok' roasts him, calls him 'overrated'. Billionaire concurs When asked to create images of political violence, The Guardian report said, Grok showed "Trump lying down with blackened hands and an explosion behind." The Guardian test found that the Grok image generation chatbot lacked "most of the safety guardrails that have become standard within the artificial intelligence industry." Grok did reject requests to produce nude images. Musk has been promoting Grok image generator on X, the social media platform he owns. In a post on X, Musk described Grok image generator as the most fun AI in the world. He also shared several images generated by others using Grok. Grok is the most fun AI in the world! https://t.co/5ZS2iDkwim — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 14, 2024 × What is Grok AI? Grok is a chatbot that uses Large Language Model or (LLM). The generative AI chatbot, developed by Musk's xAI, was seen as a direct challenge to ChatGPT when Musk announced its launch in November 2023. Musk himself was a co-founder of ChatGPI parent OpenAI, before leaving it. (With inputs from agencies)

Grok or Gross? Elon Musk's new AI photo tool generates deepfakes of Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris

<p>A female math tutor in the UK who sexually abused an underage boy and kept a diary on it has been jailed for six years, police said.</p>

<p>Holly Rouse-Sweeney, a 37-year-old tutor from Hebden Bridge, was given six years in jail by the Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (Aug 9).</p>

<p>She was initially teaching the boy online and then arranged to meet him at her county home and went on to sexually abuse him despite knowing that he was underage.</p>

<p>The boy's mother became suspicious after seeing inappropriate massages on WhatsApp and alerted the police in May 2023.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH:&nbsp;UK Met officers dissuaded children from making sexual abuse claims, report claims</strong></p>

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Upon searching her place, &nbsp;Nottinghamshire Police found diary entries in which Rouse-Sweeney detailed the abuse, even mentioning the boy's age.</p>

<p>She abused him several times at her former Nottinghamshire home, said Nottinghamshire Police &nbsp;in a release, "despite being aware he was under the age of consent."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She had pleaded guilty and attributed the abuse to a pre-existing mental health issue.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/children-committing-more-than-half-of-child-sexual-abuse-crimes-says-new-data-678653">UK: Children committing more than half of child sexual abuse crimes, says new data</a></strong><br />
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Rouse-Sweeney pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a boy, and four counts of causing a boy to engage in sexual activity, the police release said.</p>

<p>The tutor was added to the UK sex offenders’ register. After her release, she will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order which will tightly restrict her activities, the police said.</p>

<p>Rouse-Sweeney was issued a restraining order, preventing her from making any contact with the boy in future.<br />
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<strong>Also Read :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whistleblower-reveals-continuing-sexual-abuse-of-women-in-uk-military-594045">Whistleblower reveals continuing sexual abuse of women in UK military</a></strong></p>

<h2>'A breach of trust'</h2>

<p>“This was an appalling breach of trust by a woman who had been trusted to spend time with a vulnerable child," the police release quoted child abuse specialist Detective Constable Keeley Bringhurst as saying.</p>

<p>“Instead of teaching him mathematics she cynically took advantage of him for her own sexual gratification. I know this abuse has had a significant impact on the victim and his family and I hope they will be comforted by this very strong sentence,” Bringhurst said.</p>

<h2><strong>Not the first case in UK of female teachers abusing boys</strong></h2>

<p>This is not the first case of female teachers abusing boys in the UK. In July this year, a teacher who abused two teenage schoolboys and became pregnant by one of them was jailed for six-and-a-half years by Manchester Crown Court.</p>

<p>Rebecca Joynes, 30, had exchanged social media messages and groomed the boys from the age of 15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of sexual activity with another child.</p>

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A female math tutor in the UK who sexually abused an underage boy and kept a diary on it has been jailed for six years, police said. Holly Rouse-Sweeney, a 37-year-old tutor from Hebden Bridge, was given six years in jail by the Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (Aug 9).

A female math tutor in the UK who sexually abused an underage boy and kept a diary on it has been jailed for six years, police said. Holly Rouse-Sweeney, a 37-year-old tutor from Hebden Bridge, was given six years in jail by the Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (Aug 9). She was initially teaching the boy online and then arranged to meet him at her county home and went on to sexually abuse him despite knowing that he was underage. The boy's mother became suspicious after seeing inappropriate massages on WhatsApp and alerted the police in May 2023. WATCH: UK Met officers dissuaded children from making sexual abuse claims, report claims × Upon searching her place, Nottinghamshire Police found diary entries in which Rouse-Sweeney detailed the abuse, even mentioning the boy's age. She abused him several times at her former Nottinghamshire home, said Nottinghamshire Police in a release, "despite being aware he was under the age of consent." She had pleaded guilty and attributed the abuse to a pre-existing mental health issue. Also Read: UK: Children committing more than half of child sexual abuse crimes, says new data Rouse-Sweeney pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a boy, and four counts of causing a boy to engage in sexual activity, the police release said. The tutor was added to the UK sex offenders’ register. After her release, she will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order which will tightly restrict her activities, the police said. Rouse-Sweeney was issued a restraining order, preventing her from making any contact with the boy in future. Also Read : Whistleblower reveals continuing sexual abuse of women in UK military 'A breach of trust' “This was an appalling breach of trust by a woman who had been trusted to spend time with a vulnerable child," the police release quoted child abuse specialist Detective Constable Keeley Bringhurst as saying. “Instead of teaching him mathematics she cynically took advantage of him for her own sexual gratification. I know this abuse has had a significant impact on the victim and his family and I hope they will be comforted by this very strong sentence,” Bringhurst said. Not the first case in UK of female teachers abusing boys This is not the first case of female teachers abusing boys in the UK. In July this year, a teacher who abused two teenage schoolboys and became pregnant by one of them was jailed for six-and-a-half years by Manchester Crown Court. Rebecca Joynes, 30, had exchanged social media messages and groomed the boys from the age of 15. She was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of sexual activity with another child. (With inputs from agencies)

Female tutor jailed for abusing underage boy in UK in second such case in two months

<p>In the wake of Hindenburg Reseach's allegations linking Sebi chief Madbhabi Buch to the Adani Group of companies, which the Indian market regulator has been probing, experts have questioned whether the watchdog is competent to conduct such investigations.</p>

<p>Hindenburg Research had alleged that Securities and Exchange Board of India chief Madhabi Buch and her husband had invested in an offshore fund that was also used by Adani Group operatives to inflate stock prices of the group companies. Buch has denied the allegations, but the US-based short-seller firm is sticking to its guns.<br />
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<strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/how-does-hindenburg-research-capitalise-on-its-high-profile-revelations-749977">How does Hindenburg Research capitalise on its high-profile revelations?</a></strong></p>

<p>Senior market analyst Hemindra Hazari said it is "regrettable" that any investigation by Sebi takes so long to close, and this has been going on for many years.</p>

<p>It is only after the Supreme Court's intervention that certain timelines were given to the regulator to investigate allegations about Adani, he noted, while speaking to WION.</p>

<p>"Now if your investigation takes so long, the question is: Is the regulator competent enough to get all the details or not?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And why should it be taking so long? These things should be done quickly and should be resolved quickly," he said.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH:&nbsp;Hindenburg vs SEBI Chief: Hindenburg keeps spotlight on Adani group</strong></p>

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<p>Hazari noted that there are three basic issues in this controversy:<br />
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<p>2. Did Buch make the necessary disclosures to Sebi, the government of India, and the Supreme Court of India?</p>

<p>3. Did she recuse herself from the Adani investigations?</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hindenburg-report-reveals-5-billion-mutual-fund-money-invested-in-10-adani-group-companies-749467">Hindenburg report reveals $5 billion mutual fund money invested in 10 Adani Group companies</a></strong></p>

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Prof Vikas Singh, economist and author, said the Adani-Hindenburg saga has highlighted critical gaps in corporate governance and regulatory oversight.</p>

<p>"India must expedite investigations, ensuring transparency and accountability," Singh said.</p>

<h2><strong>'Sebi under scrutiny'</strong></h2>

<p>Singh pointed out that the Hindenburg-Adani saga has intensified scrutiny on Sebi's role in regulating India's capital markets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Allegations of lax oversight and potential conflicts of interest have eroded public trust in the regulator. While SEBI has initiated investigations, restoring credibility and ensuring investor protection are paramount," Singh told WION.</p>

<p>"The episode underscores the need for a robust regulatory framework and transparent governance within market watchdogs."</p>

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In the wake of Hindenburg Reseach's allegations linking Sebi chief Madbhabi Buch to the Adani Group of companies, which the Indian market regulator has been probing, experts have questioned whether the watchdog is competent to conduct such investigations.

In the wake of Hindenburg Reseach's allegations linking Sebi chief Madbhabi Buch to the Adani Group of companies, which the Indian market regulator has been probing, experts have questioned whether the watchdog is competent to conduct such investigations. Hindenburg Research had alleged that Securities and Exchange Board of India chief Madhabi Buch and her husband had invested in an offshore fund that was also used by Adani Group operatives to inflate stock prices of the group companies. Buch has denied the allegations, but the US-based short-seller firm is sticking to its guns. Also read: How does Hindenburg Research capitalise on its high-profile revelations? Senior market analyst Hemindra Hazari said it is "regrettable" that any investigation by Sebi takes so long to close, and this has been going on for many years. It is only after the Supreme Court's intervention that certain timelines were given to the regulator to investigate allegations about Adani, he noted, while speaking to WION. "Now if your investigation takes so long, the question is: Is the regulator competent enough to get all the details or not?" "And why should it be taking so long? These things should be done quickly and should be resolved quickly," he said. WATCH: Hindenburg vs SEBI Chief: Hindenburg keeps spotlight on Adani group × Hazari noted that there are three basic issues in this controversy: 1. Are the documents pertaining to Madhvi Buch's investments and her husband's authentic? 2. Did Buch make the necessary disclosures to Sebi, the government of India, and the Supreme Court of India? 3. Did she recuse herself from the Adani investigations? Also read: Hindenburg report reveals $5 billion mutual fund money invested in 10 Adani Group companies Prof Vikas Singh, economist and author, said the Adani-Hindenburg saga has highlighted critical gaps in corporate governance and regulatory oversight. "India must expedite investigations, ensuring transparency and accountability," Singh said. 'Sebi under scrutiny' Singh pointed out that the Hindenburg-Adani saga has intensified scrutiny on Sebi's role in regulating India's capital markets. "Allegations of lax oversight and potential conflicts of interest have eroded public trust in the regulator. While SEBI has initiated investigations, restoring credibility and ensuring investor protection are paramount," Singh told WION. "The episode underscores the need for a robust regulatory framework and transparent governance within market watchdogs." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A fireball from the Perseid meteor shower was captured in vivid detail, firing up the skies above the Ohrid lake&nbsp;in Macedonia this week. Perseid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon of comet particles burning up in the skies, peaked in the second week of August.</p>

<p>The Macedonian skies witnessed the fireball from the Perseid meteor shower at 1:03 am local time on Tuesday (Aug 13). It was captured in a set of cameras set up by videographer&nbsp;Stojan Stojanovski.</p>

<p>Stojanovski runs the YouTube channel Ohrid Info, which shares videos and information about Ohrid, Macedonia, famous for Lake Ohrid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most of these videos are from 24-hour live cameras set up in the Ohrid region.</p>

<p>Watch the meteor shower captured in the cameras set up by Ohrid Info across Lake Ohrid:</p>

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"The video with the meteor is incredible. We see in the video 7 seconds of a falling meteor. I love technology today," Stojanovski was quoted as saying by Space.com.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/are-satellites-and-astronauts-in-space-in-danger-due-to-perseid-meteor-shower-heres-the-truth-747628">Are satellites and astronauts in space in danger due to Perseid meteor shower? Here's the truth</a></strong><br />
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Stojanovski set up the camera network in 2018, in association with local hotels and businesses, to promote tourism in the Ohrid region of Macedonia.</p>

<p>"The 180-degree point-of-view cameras in the future will catch more meteors I hope," Space.com quoted Stojanovski as saying.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Perseid meteor shower?</strong></h2>

<p>Perseid meteor shower is a bunch of shooting stars that pass through the Earth annually. It is the ice and space rock debris from the comet 'Swift-Tuttle,' which had passed by Earth in 1992.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Perseids become clearly visible from mid-July to late August, mainly in skies above the northern Hemisphere.</p>

<p>The peak activity was recorded this year between August 11 and 12.&nbsp;</p>

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A fireball from the Perseid meteor shower was captured in vivid detail, firing up the skies above the Ohrid lake in Macedonia this week. Perseid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon of comet particles burning up in the skies, peaked in the second week of August.

A fireball from the Perseid meteor shower was captured in vivid detail, firing up the skies above the Ohrid lake in Macedonia this week. Perseid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon of comet particles burning up in the skies, peaked in the second week of August. The Macedonian skies witnessed the fireball from the Perseid meteor shower at 1:03 am local time on Tuesday (Aug 13). It was captured in a set of cameras set up by videographer Stojan Stojanovski. Stojanovski runs the YouTube channel Ohrid Info, which shares videos and information about Ohrid, Macedonia, famous for Lake Ohrid. Most of these videos are from 24-hour live cameras set up in the Ohrid region. Watch the meteor shower captured in the cameras set up by Ohrid Info across Lake Ohrid: × "The video with the meteor is incredible. We see in the video 7 seconds of a falling meteor. I love technology today," Stojanovski was quoted as saying by Space.com. Also read: Are satellites and astronauts in space in danger due to Perseid meteor shower? Here's the truth Watch: Stunning Perseid Meteor shower dazzles in night sky over Bosnia × Stojanovski set up the camera network in 2018, in association with local hotels and businesses, to promote tourism in the Ohrid region of Macedonia. "The 180-degree point-of-view cameras in the future will catch more meteors I hope," Space.com quoted Stojanovski as saying. What is Perseid meteor shower? Perseid meteor shower is a bunch of shooting stars that pass through the Earth annually. It is the ice and space rock debris from the comet 'Swift-Tuttle,' which had passed by Earth in 1992. The Perseids become clearly visible from mid-July to late August, mainly in skies above the northern Hemisphere. The peak activity was recorded this year between August 11 and 12. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p><strong>Oropouche Virus Outbreak:</strong> Europe has reported first-ever cases of Oropouche infection, weeks after at least two women in Brazil died of the viral fever in the first-ever casualties of the tropical disease.</p>

<p>Health officials in Europe have issued travel warnings to tourists after cases of Oropoche have been reported in people returning from Brazil and Cuba.</p>

<p>There were at least 19 cases of Oropouche virus disease reported for the first time in Europe. Among these, 12 were in Spain, five in Italy and two in Germany. All these were imported cases, with 18 infected people having travelled to Cuba and one to Brazil.</p>

<p>Oropouche virus (OROV) disease is&nbsp;the most prevalent insect-borne viral disease in South America after Dengue virus.</p>

<p>OROV disease has been reported in South America, Central America and the Caribbean this year, mainly in Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru and Cuba.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There have been nearly 7,300 cases in Brazil in 2024 as against 832 last year.</p>

<p>Brazilian health officials have reported that Oropouche&nbsp;can be transmitted from mother to child, and was thought to be the cause of several birth defects and miscarriages in Brazil.</p>

<p>The women who died in Brazil in July were in their 20s and showed rapid onset symptoms including fever, joint pain, headaches and haemorrhaging.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is Oropouche virus or OROV disease?</strong></h2>

<p>Oropouche virus or OROV is a rare zootonic disease that infects humans through bites from infected midges, gnats and mosquitos. The main vector is a midge called Culicoides paraensis, prevalent in the Americas, but absent in Europe.</p>

<p>Fatalities are extremely rare for Oropouche virus disease, which is why the deaths in Brazil are concerning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There have been no recorded cases of human-to-human transmission of OROV disease.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazaneca-admits-in-court-document-its-covid-vaccine-can-in-very-rare-cases-cause-complications-716218"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;AstraZeneca admits in court that its Covid vaccine can ‘in very rare cases, cause TTS’</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Oropouche virus symptoms</strong></h2>

<p>When humans are affected by the Oropouche virus, the symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and rashes. US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention lists muscle aches, stiff joints, chills and sensitivity to light as symptoms.</p>

<p>"Severe cases may result in neuroinvasive disease such as meningitis," warns the CDC.</p>

<p>Symptoms typically appear four to eight days after being bitten and last three to six days, with most individuals recovering without long-term effects, according to the CDC.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/what-reasons-did-astrazeneca-give-while-withdrawing-its-covid-19-vaccine-globally-719321"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;What reasons did AstraZeneca give while withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine globally?</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Oropouche virus Prevention and treatment</strong></h2>

<p>There is no known treatment, or vaccines to prevent Oropouche viral&nbsp;disease.</p>

<p>The disease is often misidentified as dengue fever.</p>

<p>Named after the region where it was found, the Oropouche fever virus was first detected in the Oropouche River in Trinidad and Tobago. The virus was first isolated in 1955 in Trinidad Regional Virus Laboratory.</p>

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Oropouche Virus Outbreak: Europe has reported first-ever cases of Oropouche infection, weeks after at least two women in Brazil died of the viral fever in the first-ever casualties of the tropical disease.

Oropouche Virus Outbreak: Europe has reported first-ever cases of Oropouche infection, weeks after at least two women in Brazil died of the viral fever in the first-ever casualties of the tropical disease. Health officials in Europe have issued travel warnings to tourists after cases of Oropoche have been reported in people returning from Brazil and Cuba. There were at least 19 cases of Oropouche virus disease reported for the first time in Europe. Among these, 12 were in Spain, five in Italy and two in Germany. All these were imported cases, with 18 infected people having travelled to Cuba and one to Brazil. Oropouche virus (OROV) disease is the most prevalent insect-borne viral disease in South America after Dengue virus. OROV disease has been reported in South America, Central America and the Caribbean this year, mainly in Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru and Cuba. There have been nearly 7,300 cases in Brazil in 2024 as against 832 last year. Brazilian health officials have reported that Oropouche can be transmitted from mother to child, and was thought to be the cause of several birth defects and miscarriages in Brazil. The women who died in Brazil in July were in their 20s and showed rapid onset symptoms including fever, joint pain, headaches and haemorrhaging. What is Oropouche virus or OROV disease? Oropouche virus or OROV is a rare zootonic disease that infects humans through bites from infected midges, gnats and mosquitos. The main vector is a midge called Culicoides paraensis, prevalent in the Americas, but absent in Europe. Fatalities are extremely rare for Oropouche virus disease, which is why the deaths in Brazil are concerning. There have been no recorded cases of human-to-human transmission of OROV disease. Also read | AstraZeneca admits in court that its Covid vaccine can ‘in very rare cases, cause TTS’ Oropouche virus symptoms When humans are affected by the Oropouche virus, the symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and rashes. US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention lists muscle aches, stiff joints, chills and sensitivity to light as symptoms. "Severe cases may result in neuroinvasive disease such as meningitis," warns the CDC. Symptoms typically appear four to eight days after being bitten and last three to six days, with most individuals recovering without long-term effects, according to the CDC. Watch | What reasons did AstraZeneca give while withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine globally? × Oropouche virus Prevention and treatment There is no known treatment, or vaccines to prevent Oropouche viral disease. The disease is often misidentified as dengue fever. Named after the region where it was found, the Oropouche fever virus was first detected in the Oropouche River in Trinidad and Tobago. The virus was first isolated in 1955 in Trinidad Regional Virus Laboratory. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>International Space Station has shared a set of stunning photos and videos showing how Auroras on Earth lit up the surface of the Moon in a riot of colours.</p>

<p>The photos and videos were shared by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick.</p>

<p>"The aurora have been amazing the past few days. Great timing for trying out a new lens," Dominick said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His photos showed the Moon's surface lit up in stunning shades of red and green with the Soyuz Spacecraft in the foreground.</p>

<p>Also Read: <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-spacex-to-turn-450-ton-iss-into-a-fireball-and-crash-it-into-ocean-heres-how-it-will-impact-earth-742207">NASA, SpaceX to turn 450-ton ISS into a fireball and crash it into ocean. Here's how it will impact Earth</a></strong><br />
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<p>"The moon makes it way towards the horizon to set amongst red and green aurora . . . I was setup in a different window and saw this through another window. I made a quick camera, camera mount, and shroud teardown and setup. Felt so lucky to grab this shot," Dominick shared on X.</p>

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<p>Dominick shared that the ISS received a cargo shipment earlier this week "with lots of cool stuff to include some new camera lenses."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/in-a-first-nasa-streams-4k-video-footage-from-aircraft-to-iss-and-back-744193"><strong>In a first, NASA streams 4K video footage from aircraft to ISS and back</strong></a></p>

<p>"Spent a good part of the weekend with a 15mm, T1.8 lens. Made a whole bunch of timelapses. Still looking though 1000s of frames, lots of which have aurora but the milky way in this one stood out," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>What are Auroras?</strong></h2>

<p>Auroras are a space phonomenon&nbsp;that happen when charged particles from the Sun interact with gas molecules in Earth's atmosphere and emit light.</p>

<p>This creates a visual spectacle in the skys in several parts of the earth, mainly with red and green colours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There have been several auroras in the past few days.</p>

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International Space Station has shared a set of stunning photos and videos showing how Auroras on Earth lit up the surface of the Moon in a riot of colours. The photos and videos were shared by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick.

International Space Station has shared a set of stunning photos and videos showing how Auroras on Earth lit up the surface of the Moon in a riot of colours. The photos and videos were shared by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick. "The aurora have been amazing the past few days. Great timing for trying out a new lens," Dominick said in a post on X. His photos showed the Moon's surface lit up in stunning shades of red and green with the Soyuz Spacecraft in the foreground. Also Read: NASA, SpaceX to turn 450-ton ISS into a fireball and crash it into ocean. Here's how it will impact Earth "The moon makes it way towards the horizon to set amongst red and green aurora . . . I was setup in a different window and saw this through another window. I made a quick camera, camera mount, and shroud teardown and setup. Felt so lucky to grab this shot," Dominick shared on X. Watch the video here: Timelapse of the moon setting into streams of red and green aurora followed by a sunrise lighting up Soyuz with a light blue. The aurora have been amazing the past few days. Great timing for trying out a new lens that recently arrived on Cygnus. 15mm, T1.8, 1/3s exposure,… pic.twitter.com/otFv5pZ6vd — Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) August 12, 2024 × The moon makes it way towards the horizon to set amongst red and green aurora . . . I was setup in a different window and saw this through another window. I made a quick camera, camera mount, and shroud teardown and setup. Felt so lucky to grab this shot. 15mm, T1.8, 1s, ISO… pic.twitter.com/Z3TYlFhgNo — Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) August 11, 2024 × Watch: Indian astronauts to train at NASA from August × Dominick shared that the ISS received a cargo shipment earlier this week "with lots of cool stuff to include some new camera lenses." Also Read: In a first, NASA streams 4K video footage from aircraft to ISS and back "Spent a good part of the weekend with a 15mm, T1.8 lens. Made a whole bunch of timelapses. Still looking though 1000s of frames, lots of which have aurora but the milky way in this one stood out," he said. What are Auroras? Auroras are a space phonomenon that happen when charged particles from the Sun interact with gas molecules in Earth's atmosphere and emit light. This creates a visual spectacle in the skys in several parts of the earth, mainly with red and green colours. There have been several auroras in the past few days. (With inputs from agencies)

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