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In 2003, researchers found freshwater snails had mated in space; their gravity-sensing statoconia were 50% larger by volume than matched ground controls- In 2009, NASA sent four painted lady caterpillars to the ISS; reports said all four completed metamorphosis and emerged as adult butterflies in microgravity
- In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravity
- In 1989, the space shuttle Discovery carried 32 fertilized chicken eggs for 5 days; all 16 early embryos died, while 8 older embryos later hatched without anatomical malformationsIn 1989, the space shuttle Discovery transported thirty-two fertilized chicken eggs into microgravity. Although younger embryos did not end...28 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1994, NASA raised jellyfish in orbit to study their sense of balance; they developed normally but had trouble swimming under Earth’s gravityNASA ventured into the unknown in 1994 by studying baby jellyfish in orbit. The jellyfish managed to develop vital sensory adaptations for ...08 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- Automatic for the people: Rising incomes reshape India's car marketAs incomes rise and family earnings change, India's automotive market is poised for a notable shift. In the coming decade, middle-income ho...03 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
- Why some families still put a spoon in the window at night; the old belief behind it and the reason it hasn't gone awayA common kitchen trick involves placing a spoon on a windowsill. This practice signals household condensation, which can lead to dampness. ...15 Jul, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'Doing a job right the first time gets the job done. Doing the job wrong fourteen times...' Life lessons on workplace culture, productivity, perfection, work ethic, learning and career valueQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds people that mistakes, persistence and learning are part of every career. The quote uses humor t...09 Jul, 2026, 03.19 AM IST
- Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...11 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- Europa Clipper’s First Data: What We’re Learning About Jupiter’s Ocean MoonNASA's Europa Clipper is beginning its comprehensive study of Jupiter's ocean moon, with initial data confirming the presence of a global s...27 Feb, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- Why the future of business leadership will be decided by HR, not the boardroomLeadership in the business realm is undergoing a transformation. The dynamic is shifting from traditional boardrooms to the individuals tha...27 Dec, 2025, 09.55 AM IST
- ‘This shows your seriousness’: Boss’s scathing reply to unpaid intern’s leave request for emergency goes viralA Reddit post reveals an Indian manager's harsh treatment of an unpaid intern. The intern, burdened with heavy workload, requested leave fo...02 Aug, 2025, 05.33 PM IST
- 18-year-old, Dibya Disha Nanda thrives in Odisha after groundbreaking dual organ transplantBiswambhar Nanda, Dibya Disha's father, shared that while her mother was willing to donate a portion of her liver, doctors deemed it too sm...19 Jul, 2023, 12.01 PM IST
- Do your indoor plants end up dying? New research shows they generate sounds under stressA team led by experts at Tel Aviv University conducted their research on tomato and tobacco plants.31 Mar, 2023, 05.57 PM IST
- "Future of Staffing in India" by Industry Leader Bhavna Udernani04 Sep, 2020, 08.05 PM IST
- DRDO seeks enhanced budget, says China spending more on R&DDirector General of DRDO S Christopher said there were a few issues which continued to remain a cause of concern and came in the way of the...11 Jul, 2018, 01.10 PM IST
- What goes around comes around: Ravi ShastriThe suspense surrounding India's new coach has finally ended with Ravi Shastri getting the job. Shastri — a favourite among players for his...13 Jul, 2017, 10.35 AM IST
- Scientists testing how plants grow without gravityThe investigation examines the cellular process of formation in thale cress, or Arabidopsis thaliana, a small flowering plant related to ca...02 Apr, 2015, 09.25 PM IST
- Space research to help humans fight illnesses on EarthNew research on leukocytes - human defence cells - seeks to understand how these tiny warriors mount their defence, researchers said.08 Dec, 2014, 06.11 PM IST
- Investors should remain 100% invested in equities: David Pezarkar, Daiwa AMCIt would make sense to look at stocks where the earnings upcycle might be driven by economic upcycles, says David Pezarkar of Daiwa AMC.05 Nov, 2012, 03.53 PM IST
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