Mushrooms sent to space return to Earth & end up in pasta: Australian researchers send lion’s mane, turkey’s tail and cordyceps to the ISS, then watch what happens when they returnMushrooms sent to space return to Earth & end up in pasta: Australian scientists sent fungal mycelium to the International Space Station as...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi ArabiaThe US State Department has approved a possible $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale of 48 F-35 fighter aircraft and related equipment to Sa...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land foreverFor Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a s...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
The US-China space race is going where no war has gone beforeAmerican troops are preparing for potential combat operations around the Moon. US military is expanding its focus beyond Earth's orbit into...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
A Connecticut mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent has now spent another year without a buyer at $9.9 million, after the estate previously sat on the market for 12 yearsA magnificent Connecticut mansion, formerly owned by boxing legend Mike Tyson and music mogul 50 Cent, has returned to the real estate mark...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
In 1992, scientists sent 230 hornets into space to see if they could build a nest without gravity; after 8 days, they returned without building oneDuring a 1992 space mission, the Endeavour shuttle became home to 230 hornets, prompting scientists to investigate how these insects build ...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Mike Tyson bought a 51,800-sq-ft Connecticut mansion for $3 million in 1996; later 50 cent bought it for $4.1 million and sold it for $2.9 million in 2019; it is now back for $9.9 millionA Connecticut mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and later by 50 Cent is back on the market for 9.9 million dollars. Tyson bought it for 3 mi...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in spaceIn a significant development, the United States has confirmed the deployment of weapons in space as a defensive measure, aiming to counter ...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
America brings space warfare into the open. Where does India stand?The United States has publicly acknowledged possessing on-orbit space control weapons. This disclosure marks a significant shift in how spa...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
US military deploys weapons in space thousands of kilometres above Earth that can strike with brute forceThe United States has acknowledged for the first time that it has deployed “space control weapons” in orbit capable of defending American f...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.42 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 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
SpaceX's first Starfall customer is European mission integrator Space CargoSpace Cargo aims to fly in 2028 an orbital reentry flight on the first commercial mission of Starship, which will deploy SpaceX's Starfall ...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against AppleIn a court filing, X and SpaceXAI, a division of SpaceX, moved to dismiss the claims in a lawsuit they brought against Apple and OpenAI l...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
At 16, Connecticut teen began selling homemade cookies after his grandmother showed him the struggles of children with cancer; his charity has now raised $66,331 and helped nearly 1,000 childrenAt 16, Connecticut teenager Vihaan Kamath turned his love of baking into a charitable mission after being inspired by his grandmother and s...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
US lawmakers call for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers' safety warningsThe reaction was broader than after previous statements from OpenAI and Anthropic staffers about safety concerns, drawing input from lawmak...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
In 2023, Connecticut removed Strong Pond Dam after 20 years of planning. 3 years later, 10 upstream miles are open to fish, reconnecting 20 miles of habitat for wildlifeThe removal of Strong Pond Dam in Wilton, Connecticut, marks a significant achievement in river restoration. This initiative has revitalize...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.53 PM IST