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In 1795, Paul Revere helped bury a secret time capsule beneath Boston's State House; 219 years later, workers opened it to reveal coins, documents and a medal- In 1983, NASA flew six rats in Challenger’s crew cabin for a 6-day test; the cage kept them healthy, but engineers called for a 20% more water safety margin
- In 1951, Soviet dog Smelaya ran away before her rocket launch; after she returned, she flew safely with Malyshka
- In 1963, New York abandoned an island where Typhoid Mary had been quarantined; 63 years later, 25 decaying buildings remain closed to the publicNorth Brother Island ultimately stands as one of New York City’s most unusual historical landscapes because its ruins tell several stories ...27 Aug, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
- A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Scientists think they have found Earth’s oldest crash site, and it’s 3 billion years oldThe discovery of Earth’s oldest impact crater may rewrite planetary history. Scientists studying Western Australia’s ancient rock formation...30 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Dinosaur's rib cage is star attraction at Great American State Fair run by Donald Trump's Freedom 250 to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S. All about gigantic itemVisitors were united by their enthusiasm for states to come together and show off their unique characters, famous natives, industries and h...27 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- A 1-km-wide asteroid 1997 NC1 is zooming past Earth this Saturday: Is there a risk of impact and how to watch it liveAs asteroid 1997 NC1 speeds past Earth this Saturday, many people are wondering whether our planet is in danger. The close flyby of this ma...25 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Record-setting Artemis II mission ends in high-stakes Pacific splashdownArtemis II astronauts returned safely after a historic lunar mission. They achieved new distance records from Earth and captured unpreceden...11 Apr, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- NASA shoots for the moon: Inside the historic Artemis II missionArtemis II embarks on humanity's return to the moon. Four astronauts will journey beyond the moon in a swift lunar fly-around. This mission...01 Apr, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS a cosmic time capsule? Spain University reconstructs 10-million-year trajectory — DetailsAstronomers at the Center for Research in Information and Communication Technologies (CITIC) at the University of A Coruña, Spain, have con...27 Oct, 2025, 08.49 AM IST
- Boeing Starliner launch today: How to watch live? Meet the two NASA astronauts onboardTwo NASA astronauts are scheduled to embark on a journey to the International Space Station aboard a new spacecraft. Boeing's Starliner is ...06 May, 2024, 07.33 PM IST
- View: The Importance of being a diaristType in the word 'diarist' on an internet search engine and an extensive list of well-known people will pop up. Did they have premonitions ...15 Dec, 2023, 11.23 PM IST
- How this week’s major breakthrough in nuclear science can change everythingEnergy from fusion could be a game changer, especially when humanity is facing a climate crisis and there is an urgent need to decarbonise ...16 Dec, 2022, 10.58 PM IST
- 'I’m really excited'- Billie Eilish on her relationship with Jesse RutherfordBillie Eilish opens up about her relationship with Jesse Rutherford for the first time, and says “I’m really excited and I’m really happy a...29 Nov, 2022, 05.18 PM IST
- Homecoming! Crew of first fully private mission to ISS is returning to EarthThe three businessmen and a former NASA astronaut had spent over two weeks on ISS on a history-making mission.25 Apr, 2022, 10.31 AM IST
- Blue Origin makes 4th flight, successfully lands after 10-minute voyageThe New Shepard spacecraft blasted off at 8:59 a.m. CDT (1359 GMT), and the crew capsule separated from the six-story-tall rocket a short t...31 Mar, 2022, 08.45 PM IST
- Explore the Tunnel of Love, stay in a honeymoon suite at 1200 ft in the air: Travel goals that are perfect for couplesIf your wedding vows also included pledging to explore the world together, then you must try these experiences.31 May, 2018, 05.20 AM IST
- World's tallest Krishna temple to be built in Vrindavan'Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir' will have a height of 700 feet or 210 metres, thrice the height of 72.5-metre Qutub Minar in Delhi.16 Nov, 2014, 04.33 PM IST
- Grasping China’s propaganda machineA top official at China’s official news agency Xinhua has provided a peep into Communist party’s propaganda machine.05 Jun, 2010, 03.22 AM IST
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