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ALBERT MONKEY
In 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space but the mission failed and the animal did not survive the flight- In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now
- In 1969, NASA launched Bonnie the monkey for a planned 30 days in orbit; his condition deteriorated after about 8 days, and the mission was ended early
- In 1952, Patricia and Mike rode an Aerobee 36 miles up at 2,000 mph; both monkeys returned safely after scientists compared seated and prone acceleration effectsIn 1952, two Philippine monkeys named Patricia and Mike embarked on a historic journey aboard a rocket. Scientists sought to understand how...29 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 1951, Yorick the monkey and 11 mice rode an Aerobee rocket to 236,000 feet; the flight showed animals could survive launch and landing, though Yorick died after touchdownIn 1951, a rhesus monkey named Yorick embarked on a groundbreaking mission aboard a rocket, soaring nearly forty-five miles above the New M...29 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Bruce Willis: ‘I have zero interest in performing in films to try to convey any kind of message. My job is to be entertaining…’Quote of the Day: Bruce Willis believed films should entertain audiences and not preach messages. His viewpoint remains relevant as viewers...20 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a.....” What powerful life lessons does Albert Einstein’s intuition vs rational mind insight reveal today?Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: Modern neuroscience shows that over 90% of brain processing happens subconsciously, shaping decisions ...26 Apr, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
- BFI London Film Festival 2022: Check out the full line-up hereThe BFI London Film Festival (LFF) will run from October 5 to 16, and have titles like Park Chan-wook's Decision To Leave, Joanna Hogg's Th...01 Sep, 2022, 09.47 PM IST
- From antique barnis to bowls, vintage utensils tell a hundred talesThere are certain heirloom items that paint an entire community’s culinary practice.01 Oct, 2018, 10.59 AM IST
- Ape and essence of scientific theoryA number of schools in the US teach the doctrine of ‘Creationism’ — the belief in the Biblical origin of the world and of humankind — and d...11 Mar, 2018, 11.53 PM IST
- The flip side of bad faithReputed scientists sometimes conduct some seriously problematic and borderline ethical experiments too. Little Albert for instance was only...31 Dec, 2010, 06.09 AM IST
- Heaven scentIt happens to all of us, we all get bushed by ennui there are days when the urban jungle seems closing in on us, there are moments when dea...17 Apr, 2008, 05.49 AM IST
- Wight lightFor history buffs, images of the Isle of Wight is wrapped in the lives of Queen Victoria and her son King Edward VII as the former was inor...26 Apr, 2007, 12.07 AM IST
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