One-Third of Australian Sports Supplements Found to Contain Banned Substances A recent survey has revealed that more than one in three Australian sports supplements sold online contain ingredients banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Commissioned by Sport Integrity Australia (SIA), the findings raise serious concerns about the safety of these widely used products. High Risk in Popular Supplement Types The survey tested 200 different supplements, including protein powders, amino acids, and those labelled as “muscle builders” or “fat burners.” Testing was carried out by Human and Supplements Testing Australia, which discovered that 35% of the products contained substances prohibited…
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A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.
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Colossal Biosciences Claims Breakthrough in Dire Wolf De-Extinction US-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences has announced that it has created three dire wolf cubs. These animals, believed to have gone extinct over 10,000 years ago, were reportedly born after the company modified the genome of a modern grey wolf using dire wolf DNA found in ancient fossils. Reviving the Past Through Genetic Engineering In a video released on Monday (7 April), Colossal showcased what it identified as adolescent dire wolf cubs named Romulus and Remus. A third cub, a female called Khaleesi, was also said to be part of this historic…
Premier League to Introduce Semi-Automated Offside Technology from 12 April The Premier League will begin using semi-automated offside technology from Saturday, 12 April. This marks a major step in enhancing the accuracy and speed of offside decisions during matches. Technology Aims to Improve Officiating This new system is designed to assist officials in making quicker and more consistent offside calls by automating key parts of the process. It supports the video assistant referee (VAR) by removing some of the human subjectivity involved in tight decisions. The system has already been tested during non-live trials in the Premier League and was…
Wikimedia Challenges Delhi Court’s Order Over ANI Wikipedia Page The Wikimedia Foundation, which operates Wikipedia, is appealing a Delhi High Court order that directed the removal of certain statements from the Wikipedia page of Indian news agency ANI. These statements were considered defamatory by the court following a lawsuit filed by ANI last year. Dispute Over Defamatory Content ANI had objected to parts of its Wikipedia entry, particularly content describing the agency as facing criticism for being a government “propaganda tool.” In response, ANI filed a legal suit seeking to have the material removed. Last week, the Delhi High Court…
Fram2 Crew Returns After Making History in First-Ever Human Polar Orbit Mission In a groundbreaking step for private space travel, Fram2 has carved its place in history as the first human mission to orbit both of Earth’s poles. Led and funded by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Chun Wang, the mission launched on 31 March 2025 and marked a bold new frontier in space exploration. Fram2 Takes Unique Route from Kennedy Space Center Lifting off aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Resilience from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fram2 carried a diverse international team of four private astronauts. The crew included Chun Wang, Norwegian filmmaker Jannicke…
SpaceX, ULA and Blue Origin Secure $13.5 Billion in U.S. Space Force Launch Contracts The United States Space Force has awarded rocket launch contracts worth $13.5 billion to SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin. These contracts will cover approximately 54 missions through 2029 under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 program, which focuses on transporting highly sensitive and complex military satellites into space. SpaceX Leads with 28 Missions in Initial Allocation SpaceX secured the largest share with 28 missions, earning $5.9 billion. The company will use its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket and the more powerful Falcon…
Labor and Liberals Target Chinese Diaspora Ahead of 3 May Poll As Australia heads into a closely contested federal election, both major parties are vying for the support of Chinese Australian voters, whose influence could determine the outcome in marginal seats. In 2022, Labor’s Jerome Laxale won the Sydney seat of Bennelong with help from Chinese Australians angered by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s sharp rhetoric towards China. Now, that same voting bloc is once again in the spotlight. Laxale, who won the seat by just 1%, is taking no chances. He’s distributing 30,000 red envelopes with QR codes linking…
Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation in Space Science and Security India and Japan held the third edition of their Space Dialogue on 1 April 2025 in Tokyo, reaffirming their joint commitment to deepening cooperation in outer space. The high-level meeting provided a platform for reviewing ongoing initiatives and exploring new opportunities in space science, technology, and security. The Indian delegation was jointly led by Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Mr. M. Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary at ISRO. Their Japanese counterparts were Mr. Saita Yukio, Assistant Minister for Space Policy, and Mr. Kazeki Jun, Director General…
Full Deployment of Amazon’s Satellite Network Begins Amazon has announced it will launch the first 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper internet network next week. This marks the start of its ambitious plan to build a satellite constellation to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink system. The mission, named “Kuiper Atlas 1”, is scheduled for 9 April at noon EDT (1600 GMT). The launch will take place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. An Atlas 5 rocket from United Launch Alliance, a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, will carry the satellites into orbit. This launch kicks off…
AI Becomes a Core Player in Spanish Football Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in Spanish football. In LaLiga, it’s already playing a major role on and off the pitch. Javier Gil, LaLiga’s head of AI implementation and development, says AI is now deeply embedded in the league’s operations. “AI has become an integral part of LaLiga’s DNA,” Gil told Reuters via email. He credited league president Javier Tebas for spotting the early potential of generative AI and launching a department dedicated to its development. This technology isn’t just for show. According to Gil, AI adds real value…