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Carlsen and Goryachkina claim the Rapid’s titles

Carlsen and Goryachkina claim the Rapid’s titles

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Magnus Carlsen and Aleksandra Goryachkina showcased their dominance as they claimed the championship titles in the Open and Women’s sections of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz Tournament, held at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata. In the Open Section, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen delivered a flawless performance on the final day to secure the title. The overnight leader defeated Vincent Keymer, who celebrated his birthday during the tournament, in the seventh round. Carlsen followed it up with a victory against Daniil Dubov in the eighth round before concluding with a draw against Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the ninth round. With an impressive total of 7.5 points out of 9, Carlsen clinched the title, finishing two points ahead of his nearest competitors. India’s R. Praggnanandhaa and Wesley So finished tied on 5.5 points, but Praggnanandhaa’s superior tie-break score earned him the first runner-up position, while So took the third spot. In the Women’s Section, Aleksandra Goryachkina maintained her consistent form to emerge victorious with 7.5 points. A draw against India’s Koneru Humpy in …

NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover Uncovers Distinct Red Rocks with Green Spots at ‘Serpentine Rapids’

NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover Uncovers Distinct Red Rocks with Green Spots at ‘Serpentine Rapids’

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NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has provided a nighttime image of the Malgosa Crest abrasion patch located at “Serpentine Rapids.” This image was captured using the SHERLOC WATSON camera on the rover’s robotic arm. The abrasion patch, measuring 5 centimetres in diameter, features a notable green spot, approximately 2 millimetres wide. The image was taken on August 19, 2024, during the 1,243rd Martian day of the Mars 2020 mission. Continuing the Journey of Discovery Following its sampling of the “leopard spots” at “Bright Angel,” Perseverance continued its exploration of this fascinating region. Approximately 20 sols later, after navigating south from Bright Angel across Neretva Vallis, the rover encountered striking red rocks at Serpentine Rapids. Then there it created an abrasion patch in a red rock formation known as “Wallace Butte.” This patch revealed an array of colours, including white, black and green hues. Understanding the Geological Significance The discovery of green spots surprised the rover team. These spots, consisting of dark cores surrounded by fuzzy, light green rims, present a unique geological feature. On Earth, red …

Substitute Lionel Messi Scores But Inter Miami Held By Colorado Rapids

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Lionel Messi scored after coming off the bench but his Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer on Saturday. The Argentine had been out of action for almost a month with a hamstring injury, missing the last four games, but was named among the substitutes for the home game. Messi missed Wednesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Mexico’s Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final and with the return game on Wednesday, Inter coach Gerard Martino rotated his squad. Martino fielded a heavily second-string line-up with Messi’s former Barcelona team-mates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also on the bench. The youthful starting XI looked comfortable, without threatening too often, but fell behind on the stroke of half-time when defender Ryan Sailor lunged into a rash challenge in the box on Colorado’s French forward Kevin Cabral. The Rapids’ Brazilian forward Rafael Navarro drilled home the penalty to give Colorado a 1-0 lead at the break. Messi was brought on after the interval and made an instant …