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Three robots worked together like an independent science team in NASA’s latest test — it could change space exploration forever by making decisions without waiting for Earth- 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 them
- In 2022, Mattel sent two Barbie dolls to the ISS for Mission DreamStar, and their filmed trip became part of a STEM video series
- Joi Barua takes India's sound to the stars with NASA-linked projectIndian composer Joi Barua is merging space science with performing arts. His project, Cosmic Rhapsody, connects NASA's astrophysics researc...16 Sep, 2026, 12.02 PM 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 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of landIn 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained ...16 Sep, 2026, 04.41 AM 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 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
- In 2019, 11,482 Hubble Asteroid Hunter volunteers helped train an AI that scanned 37,000 Hubble images; the combined effort uncovered 1,701 asteroid trails, including 1,031 unknown objectsCitizen scientists helped astronomers find over one thousand new asteroids. These faint objects were previously missed by earlier surveys a...12 Sep, 2026, 02.00 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
- AI, trauma, bionics: India’s top institutes join forces to develop medical care for soldiersTop Indian health institutions are partnering with the Armed Forces Medical Services. These collaborations focus on developing advanced med...12 Sep, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
- From Ping-Pong table to Harvard: This 13-year-old built a Rs 3,000 robotic arm you can control with mindA teenager Benjamin Choi built a low-cost prosthetic arm during the 2020 lockdown using a 3D printer, fishing line and non-invasive brainwa...11 Sep, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
- Mumbai boy, who grew up in 8×10 ft room in slum, survived on bread and chai, now works at NASAJaykumar Vaidya currently works at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as an electrical engineer. But in contrast to the majority of his conte...11 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- In 2006, NASA launched 75 fruit flies on STS-121 for 13 days; Discovery returned with about 3,000, including a new generation that developed in spaceNASA's experiments with fruit flies in zero gravity unveiled significant weaknesses in their immune systems. Observations indicated these f...10 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change: What HS3 studied?In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change. The Hurricane and Severe Sto...09 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM IST
- In 1997, Galileo mapped a 400-kilometer patch of Europa; a later analysis found ammonia-bearing compounds near fractures in the iceRecent examinations of historical Galileo data have uncovered ammonia compounds near the surface fractures of Europa. This discovery points...08 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 1972, Apollo 17 sealed core sample 73001 under vacuum on the Moon; in 2022, NASA opened it after 50 years and extracted lunar gas at Johnson Space CenterAfter fifty long years, a lunar sample collected in 1972 has been meticulously opened for analysis, promising to revolutionize our understa...08 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatChina is rapidly advancing humanoid robot research for potential military deployment. Military institutions are testing these robots agains...07 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- In 1983, NASA flew Neurospora bread mold on STS-9 to test its body clock; the rhythm persisted, but faded out in 25% of flight tubes before light restored itIn 1983, NASA conducted research on fungal circadian rhythms aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, observing the bread mold Neurospora crassa....03 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- He grew up with an abusive father and little self-confidence, then became a Navy SEAL, doctor, naval aviator and astronaut; after 3,920 orbits around Earth, Jonny Kim is now leaving NASAAstronaut Jonny Kim is making a significant change in his career as he steps away from NASA after nearly a decade. He is scheduled to retur...28 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
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