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In 2014, NASA sent young and older mice into space; within 9 to 11 days, the younger ones began running group laps in zero gravity- In 1963, France sent a stray cat 154 km into space; Félicette survived the flight, was euthanized for research, and honoured with a bronze statue
- Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave's hidden plumbing system allows rainwater to reach underground quickly through sinkholes, but these water routes can also carry sewage, chemicals and other pollutants into the cave
- Quote of the day by Tom Hanks: "You learn more from getting your butt kicked than getting it...' - Forrest Gump actor's timeless lesson on failure, adversity and resilience, and why life's hardest experiences can teach us what success never couldTom Hanks built a career spanning over four decades with diverse roles. He earned two consecutive Academy Awards for his outstanding acting...18 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 1970, Sylvia Earle led five women into an underwater laboratory on a 14-day mission that helped strengthen the case for women in extreme-environment scienceThe year 1970 marked a groundbreaking moment when five female aquanauts embarked on a 14-day journey under the sea in the Tektite II projec...10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 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
- School-bus-size object from SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into moon's Einstein CraterA discarded second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was expected to crash into the Moon early Wednesday after drifting in space since a Ja...05 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- SpaceX rocket piece is set to crash into the moonA SpaceX rocket stage is set to impact the moon early Wednesday morning. This four-metric-ton object is traveling at high speed toward the ...05 Aug, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
- In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across EuropeRussia's ambitious Znamya project aimed to channel sunlight to Earth via mirrors in orbit. In a remarkable demonstration in 1993, the Znamy...25 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
- Father-Child AI Prompts: 10+ best prompts for royal family portraits, emotional masterpieces and stunning cinematic photo editsFather-Child AI Prompts: Father's Day 2026 offers a unique opportunity to elevate cherished father-child photos into extraordinary artwork ...21 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
- China says it's on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 ahead of space station missionChina announced its firm goal of landing astronauts on the moon by 2030, with development of the Long March 10 rocket and exploration vehic...30 Oct, 2025, 09.42 AM IST
- Reaching Mars could cost you a kidney, here are the detailsA recent UCL study, featured in Nature Communications, reveals significant kidney health risks for Mars-bound astronauts. Analyzing data fr...11 May, 2025, 01.35 PM IST
- Sunita Williams’ Space dreams took off after watching THIS Hollywood film—Can you guess which one?NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, currently in space due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner, has sparked discussions about her car...18 Mar, 2025, 09.27 PM IST
- 'Lifting a pencil will feel like workout': How gravity will 'punish' Sunita Williams on return from spaceNASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded in space for over eight months abroad the International Space Station ...18 Feb, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
- Extinction Watch: Giraffe, we’re talking about space walkingIllegal hunting, habitat loss and changes through expanding agriculture and mining, increasing humanwildlife conflict, and civil unrest are...17 Apr, 2020, 12.25 AM IST
- Chinese students to test lunar simulator for a yearThe simulator will ensure that humans, plants, animals and microorganisms can live together, so that an earth-like atmosphere can be create...11 May, 2017, 05.10 PM IST
- Hibernating bears hold key to protect astronauts' bonesEven a short period of inactivity can be extremely bad for our bones, and for astronauts facing months in zero gravity, the risks are serio...20 Jul, 2015, 05.40 PM IST
- NASA astronauts will use Microsoft's futuristic HoloLens on the International Space Station"Remote Expert Mode," where an astronaut can have a holographic Skype window projected in their field of view, so a technician back on Eart...26 Jun, 2015, 01.05 PM IST
- Today's Google doodle honours astronaut Sally Ride, and we love it!If you have been accessing Google.com, you would have noticed a lovely doodle. The search engine is honouring US astronaut Sally Ride on he...26 May, 2015, 01.25 PM IST
- Space missions can cause cognitive deficit in astronautsThe cognitive impairments - which affected a large subset, but far from all, of the animals - appear to be linked to protein changes in the...24 Apr, 2014, 04.08 PM IST
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