Searched for
FIRST MAMMALS IN SPACE
In 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return alive- What did a Jurassic forest sound like? Scientists recreate 165-million-year-old insect calls and make a startling discovery with AI, lasers and fossil wings
- In 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space but the mission failed and the animal did not survive the flight
- In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- In 1992, Endeavour carried 4 female African clawed frogs into orbit; their eggs were fertilized in microgravity and developed into apparently normal tadpolesIn 1992, four frogs embarked on a journey aboard the space shuttle Endeavour as part of a groundbreaking reproductive experiment. Their egg...27 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 1959, Vermont bought Snake Mountain land but not the timber rights. Seven decades later, the state wants to reunite themVermont's initiative to acquire timber rights will lead to the expansion of the Snake Mountain Wildlife Management Area. By adding 256 acre...25 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every yearA railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a...12 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Canada’s innocent-looking ‘butcher bird’ looks harmless but mercilessly stabs its prey on thorns and barbed wire: Meet the tiny songbird with a terrifying hunting secret, now facing threats in SaskatchewanCanada’s innocent-looking northern shrike, nicknamed the “butcher bird,” has a shocking hunting habit that makes it unlike most songbirds. ...03 Aug, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- In 1872, a Jamaican planter imported nine mongooses to kill rats in his sugarcane fields; the predators then turned on native birds and reptilesJamaican planters introduced mongooses to combat rat infestations destroying sugarcane harvests. These predators, however, did not stop at ...27 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...02 Jul, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
- Mountain lions left this suburb a century ago; one returned to Stanford's preserve in 2015, and woody plants grew 64-fold in just 11 yearsA Stanford study reveals that even a single visiting mountain lion can dramatically reshape ecosystems in small preserves. Researchers obse...02 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine. Now, they can listen to silent whales. Here's howTiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine as researchers have found that these underwater communication cabl...26 Jun, 2026, 03.28 AM IST
- Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...24 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- California's coastal sand dunes are becoming history, and the first-ever map shows how 165 years of development and erosion have shrunk a natural shield against storms and rising seasCalifornia's iconic beaches are losing their natural sand dune protectors, with over half disappearing since the Gold Rush due to developme...23 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- Scientists Have Noticed a Peculiar Transformation in Animals That Live in Isolated IslandsIslands often exhibit unique evolutionary patterns, with species adapting to limited resources and predator absence. Large animals may shri...08 Mar, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- Why Do Hippos Let Tiny Birds Clean Their Teeth Without Biting Them? The Wild Truce ExplainedLarge hippos allow small oxpecker birds to enter their mouths and peck at their gums, a behavior scientists call cleaning symbiosis. These ...02 Mar, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
- China sends its youngest astronaut to 'Heavenly Palace' space stationIn an impressive display of technological prowess, China's Shenzhou-21 rocket has successfully lifted off, taking a diverse crew of astrona...31 Oct, 2025, 10.21 PM IST
- Can humans reproduce in Space? Groundbreaking research says mice could hold the key to human survivalScientists are exploring the possibilities of human reproduction in space to prepare for future interplanetary colonisation. Japanese resea...16 Dec, 2024, 02.39 PM IST
- Green cover loss spells doom for animalsKolkata is home to three highly endangered and an endangered species of animals. But the rate at which the city is losing its green cover a...04 Nov, 2012, 04.55 AM IST
Load More
