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Chinese espionage in the United States: Why drone incursions are raising fresh security concerns- At 17, he became the youngest person to fly solo across 52 countries and 5 continents. Meet Belgian teen pilot who battled challenging weather and difficult landings, making history. ‘Just follow your dreams’
- In 1984, two shuttle-deployed satellites became stranded when their rocket stages failed; months later, Discovery astronauts captured both and returned them to the shuttle
- Noida Airport is up and running, but the big traffic switch is yet to comeNoida International Airport is experiencing a slower operational start than anticipated. This is due to competition from Delhi's Indira Gan...30 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- Sadhguru stayed back after Tibet floods as 77 members remained stranded: FoundationSadhguru stayed in Tibet to assist flood victims and secure a land route. He prioritized helping 77 participants caught in the immigration ...30 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
- In 1984, a 33-year-old NASA astronaut stepped outside challenger. She became the first American woman to walk in spaceKathryn Sullivan etched her name in history in 1984 when she became the first American woman to walk in space during her pivotal Challenger...29 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- In 1984, NASA sent about 3,300 honeybees into space to test comb-building without gravity; the colony built about 31 square inches of honeycombIn 1984, honeybees traveled aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger for a unique student experiment. These bees successfully built honeycomb an...29 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- On STS-51B, NASA flew 24 rats and 2 squirrel monkeys with Spacelab-3; one monkey showed space sickness while the rats returned with muscle lossIn 1985, Challenger carried rats and monkeys to study microgravity's effects. One monkey experienced space sickness, mirroring human astron...28 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 1989, the space shuttle Discovery carried 32 fertilized chicken eggs for 5 days; all 16 early embryos died, while 8 older embryos later hatched without anatomical malformationsIn 1989, the space shuttle Discovery transported thirty-two fertilized chicken eggs into microgravity. Although younger embryos did not end...28 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Russia bombards 9 Ukrainian cities overnight, calling the strikes 'massive'Russia launched extensive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine overnight and into Thursday. These strikes targeted military facilities ...27 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Spacetech startup InspeCity raises Rs 100 crore, prepares for four orbital missionsInspeCity is building what it calls an in-space servicing architecture to extend the life of satellites and eventually enable more complex ...27 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
- In 2023, Kitepower flew a 176-pound fabric wing over a Mayo bog for the first time. 3 years later, it has logged more than 90 flights and over 100 hours generating airborne wind-energy dataKitepower is testing an unconventional approach to renewable energy at a designated airborne wind-energy site in County Mayo, Ireland. Inst...25 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- In 1973, NASA sent about two spiders into space to test web-building without gravity; within days, they adapted and spun complete webs in orbitTwo spiders, Arabella and Anita, flew on Skylab 3 to test web-building in space. Initially disoriented, the spiders eventually adapted to t...24 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- How to Fish: Complete guide to every fish, creature, island, bait and rodHow to Fish offers detailed mechanics for catching diverse aquatic creatures across five distinct islands. Players must match specific rods...24 Aug, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- In 1999, local government of Fujian started low-budget robotics sport competitions for college teams, decades later Beijing's Robot Olympics is making global headlines. Investment, innovation to government policies - Here's what have gone behind the doorsBeijing's 2021 five-year blueprint for the robotics sector had promised subsidies, research tax breaks and financing, setting a goal for Ch...24 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Frequent traveller? Know about status matching and how to use existing loyalty programmes to get anotherA status match essentially allows one loyalty programme to recognise your credentials from another. Instead of spending 50 nights at a hote...24 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- NASA is paying Rs 5 crore prize to solve a hidden space problem that requires no rocket scienceNASA has launched the Orbital Clarity Challenge, offering up to $500,000 to inventors who can develop affordable tools to measure the thin ...21 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Alaska plane crash: Why flying is so risky in the state where 80% communities are still not connected by roadsA tragic charter plane crash at a remote radar site in Alaska claimed the lives of all eight passengers. The challenging landscape and ever...21 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- When a tropical cyclone hit Florida’s Gulf coast in July 2026, sea turtles weren’t the only victims: The world’s smallest tern was raising young on Pensacola beach when seawater inundated its nesting groundsDuring the nesting season, coastal birds like Least Terns and Black Skimmers are at high risk from tropical cyclones. These birds nest dire...20 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US citiesAmazon's plan would expand its drone delivery operation more than sixfold nationwide into hundreds of new communities, including the Chicag...19 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
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