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In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station: What NASA studied in space?- In 2021, NASA grew Hatch chile peppers on the International Space Station; over 137 days, the plants produced harvestable fruit with unusually straight stems
- In 1987, Bion 8 carried monkeys Yerosha and Dryoma for 13 days; Yerosha escaped part of his restraints before the capsule landed 1,850 miles off target
- Why more Indians are taking up birdwatching: The hobby that can calm your mind and sharpen your brainBirdwatching is emerging as a popular hobby in India, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Beyond offering a way to reconnect wit...23 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- In 2010, researchers tested solar panels with white lines; the modified surfaces were up to 26 times less attractive to polarotactic insectsSolar panels, with their shiny surfaces, can inadvertently attract insects seeking water. This phenomenon leads to ecological harm, disrupt...20 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinaryResearchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific exp...04 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
- 120-million-year-old footprints reveal colossal dinosaurs turned central Mongolia into a bustling prehistoric crossroadsFossilized footprints from 120 million years ago reveal a busy dinosaur ecosystem in Mongolia. Giant sauropods and large theropods traverse...01 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- Dinosaurs dynasty came to end 66 million years ago but reason behind apex predator's extinction on earth may be due to asteroid force more than one billion times the strength of the atomic blasts at Hiroshima, NagasakiSixty-six million years later, the story of the dinosaurs remains one of nature's most dramatic reminders that life on Earth can change sud...29 Jul, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Ships, Steel, Submarines and now, Servers: How Visakhapatnam is becoming India's new AI gold rushVisakhapatnam is building over 6GW of AI data centre capacity by 2030. Major companies like Google and Reliance are investing significantly...21 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Harrison Ford, 'Nature Doesn't Need People – People Need Nature; Nature Would Survive the Extinction of the Human Being and Go on Just Fine, but Human Culture, Human Beings, Cannot Survive Without Nature', shows nature's influence on human health, happiness and human civilization's dependence on natureQuote of the day by Harrison Ford expresses a profound truth about humanity's place in the world. Nature has sustained life for millions of...13 Jul, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...23 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
- The Future of Humanity: Why 2026 Could Be the Year the Multi-Planet Dream Turned RealHumanity's dream of living on other worlds is becoming a structured plan. In 2026, key technologies for space living started coming togethe...27 Feb, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' 'incredible achievements' during her extended stay in space might surprise youSunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded in space for over eight months now. Sunita Williams has conducted extensive scientific...12 Mar, 2025, 04.23 PM IST
- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams turns farmer, leads an innovative agricultural experiment in space. Here's whySunita Williams, who is stuck in space for more than seven months, is leading groundbreaking research with a not-so-easy-to-guess ‘lettuce’...04 Dec, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
- Study warns of abrupt species decline due to climate change20 May, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
- Orbital ATK's 7th cargo resupply mission set for launch next weekWashington, April 12 (IANS) NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK is targetting the launch of its seventh commercial resupply services...12 Apr, 2017, 12.06 PM IST
- Urbanisation affecting genetic makeup of species: StudyWashington, Jan 4 (IANS) Urbanisation is affecting the genetic makeup of species that are crucial to the ecosystem health and success, says...04 Jan, 2017, 06.15 PM IST
- WII initiates study on Climate Change in Bhagirathi regionThe National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) is one of the eight National missions which form the core of India’s fi...27 Nov, 2015, 06.04 PM IST
- Shape-shifting may help some species beat climate changeResearchers have found that a Rocky Mountain mustard plant alters its physical appearance and flowering time in response to different envir...26 Dec, 2014, 05.10 PM IST
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