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In 1885, Folkestone built a cliff railway powered by water and gravity; it carried 36.4 million passengers before closing after 132 years- India's first mineral exchange may be operationalised by next fiscal: Official
- In 1890, engineers connected two English towns separated by a cliff; the water-powered railway still carries passengers more than 135 years later
- The strange 2% rule: Why black holes suddenly switch on their powerful jetsA new study reveals black holes become predictable when feeding. Jets emerge when accretion rates fall to two percent of the Eddington limi...22 Sep, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
- In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...21 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- No signal underground: Scientists challenge a decades-old idea about how quantum reality breaks down. Schrödinger’s cat has a new problemA deep-underground experiment in Italy has challenged a decades-old theory that gravity may destroy quantum superpositions. After 62 days o...21 Sep, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- 'Rs 370 biryani' remark: SC issues notice on comedian Pranit More's plea seeking clubbing of FIRsThe Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, Maharashtra and Haryana governments on comedian Pranit More’s plea to club FI...21 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- In 1992, scientists sent 230 hornets into space to see if they could build a nest without gravity; after 8 days, they returned without building oneDuring a 1992 space mission, the Endeavour shuttle became home to 230 hornets, prompting scientists to investigate how these insects build ...17 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1993, Michael Jackson and two collaborators patented shoes for an impossible-looking lean; the secret was hidden beneath their heelsStory of Michael Jackson's patented anti-gravity shoes remains one of the most intriguing pieces of music and performance technology from t...17 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
- In 1930, Albert Einstein and another physicist patented a refrigerator with no moving parts; why did their invention never reach your kitchen?In a remarkable collaboration, Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard advanced the world of refrigeration with a groundbreaking patent. Their desi...17 Sep, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
- In 1998, scientists sent 4 pregnant swordtail fish and 200 babies into space; near the end of the mission, the fish suddenly began swimming in continuous loopsIn an unprecedented experiment in 1998, swordtail fish were launched into orbit on the space shuttle Endeavor to explore how life persists ...16 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1999, NASA sent 4 ladybugs aboard Columbia for 5 days to chase aphids; the aphids lost their ability to escape by falling, and the ladybugs still caught and ate themIn 1999, four ladybugs embarked on an extraordinary journey aboard the space shuttle Columbia to investigate their predatory habits in a we...16 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- 5 states & Delhi sign Kishau Project on Tons river, a Yamuna tributarySix states signed the Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement on Tuesday. The Union government will cover ninety percent of the project's fin...16 Sep, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station: What NASA studied in space?In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station. The Advanced Plant Habit...16 Sep, 2026, 05.43 AM IST
- In 1999, NASA flew Ceratopteris fern spores on STS-93 to test gravity-guided growth; they germinated normally, but their developmental polarity became randomA NASA experiment examined the growth of fern spores in a zero-gravity environment. The spores showcased continued development, yet their g...14 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Velouria by The PixiesThe Pixies' song 'Velouria' from their Bossanova album is a tender love song. Its guitars surge and glitter, and Kim Deal's bass provides a...13 Sep, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- In 2019, Nickelodeon sent green slime to the ISS for eight demonstrations; the tests offered insights into liquid containment and hydroponic plant watering researchAstronauts on the International Space Station engaged in a fascinating experiment with Nickelodeon's iconic green slime. This unexpected pr...12 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- US latitude, longitude and elevation are about to change by up to 4 metres: Why America is replacing its 40-year-old GPS reference systemThe US is preparing to replace its decades-old latitude, longitude and elevation reference systems, NAD 83 and NAVD 88. The change could ma...11 Sep, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- In 2004, ESA grew rocket seeds on the ISS with André Kuipers; after four days, dark-grown seedlings were taller and yellow, while lit ones stayed smaller and greenA 2004 space project involving astronaut Andre Kuipers and schoolchildren explored plant growth factors. Thousands of students participated...11 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Scientists made gravity act on an atom in a quantum superposition — the surprising result could bring Einstein’s theory and quantum physics closer togetherPhysicists have directly linked quantum mechanics and Einstein's gravity theory. An experiment used ultracold atoms in quantum superpositio...09 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
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