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
SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of Starship rocketSpaceX plans its Starship rocket's first orbital flight next week. The launch from Texas aims to deliver twenty-six Starlink satellites. Th...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.46 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
US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol outputThe United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that India’s rice stocks ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Mars Transit 2026: After A Long Struggle, These 4 Zodiac Signs May Finally See A Turning Point From Sep 18, 2026Mars Transit 2026: Mars will enter Cancer on September 18, bringing a shift in energy, ambition and decision-making. For some zodiac signs,...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
In 2014, ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst wore SpaceTex shirts on the ISS for six months; their fabric data helped inform clothes for future Mars crewsInnovative space experiments have focused on how fabrics can effectively manage astronaut sweat and heat during missions. These studies rev...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Mars Transit in Cancer 2026: These 4 Zodiac Signs May Need to Control Their Emotions and Avoid Impulsive DecisionsMars Transit in Cancer 2026 begins on September 18, bringing attention to emotions, family, career and relationships. According to Vedic as...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
In 2025, China sent four mice to Tiangong for about two weeks; one female later produced three litters of 9, 10, and 9 pups after returning to EarthIn a groundbreaking Chinese space experiment, four mice were sent into orbit for two weeks. Remarkably, one female mouse returned and gave ...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In 2025, DLR tested continuous spirulina growth on the ISS for future closed-loop life support; Limnospira indica produced oxygen and edible biomass in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully cultivated spirulina aboard the International Space Station, paving the way fo...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
In 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed across every US state and 30 countriesIn 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Vikas Khanna was once homeless, with just $3 in his pocket. However, it was after establishing Michelin-starred restaurant, he felt empty: ‘It broke my heart…’Once homeless, Vikas Khanna was forced to stay in the New York Rescue Mission. The famous chef talked candidly about his period of struggle...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
AI is going to help find the Moon’s most valuable resource: How NASA and IBM are using AI to search for water iceNew artificial intelligence models are helping scientists find vital lunar water. This technology analyzes vast lunar data for future explo...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.52 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
IBM, NASA launch AI model to help map ice, craters on MoonThe NASA-IBM Lunar Foundation Model is a publicly available AI tool designed to study the Moon. It was trained on more than 30 layers of ...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
In 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune systemIn 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune ...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
In 1967, NASA flew flour beetle pupae on Biosatellite II for 45 hours; radiation and weightlessness raised wing abnormalities in flight from 29.9% to 44.8%During the 1967 Biosatellite II mission, flour beetles displayed notable wing deformities, underscoring how weightlessness amplified the ad...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST