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In 1966, Gemini 9 and Gemini 12 exposed fungal spores and viruses directly to space; a 0.4 mm aluminum shield kept fungal spores alive and boosted virus survival 3,000-fold- In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now
- In 1983, NASA flew Neurospora bread mold on STS-9 to test its body clock; the rhythm persisted, but faded out in 25% of flight tubes before light restored it
- Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronautsMicrobes from Earth can survive on the Moon's surface for days. New research shows shadowed lunar craters offer protective microclimates fo...20 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Scientists discover new glow-in-the-dark mushroom species in Mexico's cloud forests: Here's why they glowMexico's cloud forests are home to newly discovered bioluminescent fungi, some species entirely new to science. These glowing mushrooms, be...04 Jul, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Mould On Bathroom Sealant Comes Off EasilyFlaky bathroom sealant is more than a cosmetic issue. It signals a battle between microbes, moisture, and materials. Research from New Zeal...02 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- What is Aspergillus fungus? Two dead, four seriously ill as fungal infection cluster engulfs major Sydney hospital, authorities launch probe; all you need to knowA massive tragedy struck Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as a fungal outbreak claimed two lives and left four critically ill. Investi...26 Feb, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- This ‘Zombie Fungus’ Controls Ants Without Touching Their Brains—Here’s HowA parasitic fungus, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, precisely controls carpenter ants' final actions without invading their brains. Fungal cel...07 Feb, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- Zombie Apocalypse? The fungus that eats you alive is coming, and climate change just gave it a passportGlobal warming is exacerbating the threat of deadly fungal infections, particularly those caused by Aspergillus species. A recent study rev...25 May, 2025, 11.02 AM IST
- Aspergillus: All about the fungus that could spark a pandemic like in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’A new study forecasts that climate change will enable Aspergillus, a fungus causing the deadly disease aspergillosis, to expand its reach a...24 May, 2025, 06.23 PM IST
- What's Coccidioides (Valley Fever)? The 'Last of Us'-like deadly fungal superbug spreading globally and infecting even healthy peopleFungal infections are emerging as a global health crisis, with valley fever spreading rapidly due to climate change and wildfires. Drug res...08 May, 2025, 10.39 AM IST
- Is there a new global health threat? Fungal superbugs spread panic with climate change expanding its reachA new global health threat is emerging as drug-resistant fungal infections such as Aspergillus fumigatus and Coccidioides are spreading, dr...07 May, 2025, 10.04 PM IST
- ‘The Last of Us’ in real life? Scientists discover fungus that turns spiders into zombies!A new fungus species in Europe, Gibellula attenboroughii, transforms cave spiders into 'zombies.' This fungus manipulates spiders to leave ...15 Feb, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
- MCD planning to propose ban on pigeon feeding spots in Delhi over health concernsThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi is proposing a ban on pigeon-feeding spots due to health risks from bird droppings, which can carry path...26 Oct, 2024, 03.02 PM IST
- 'The Last of Us' kind 'zombie fungus' found that eats the host body inside out, leaving only the exoskeletonThe Gibellula fungus, known for infecting and controlling spiders, has been discovered in a Scottish rainforest. This rare find by amateur ...09 Oct, 2024, 02.42 PM IST
- Experiencing facial pain or numbness? Black fungus infection can cause blindness, lead to deathIndia has so far reported over 8,850 black fungus cases from across the states.28 May, 2021, 01.33 PM IST
- Centre issues advisory on management of Mucormycosis fungal infection in COVID-19 patientsWarning symptoms include pain and redness around eyes and nose, fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, bloody vomits and altered m...09 May, 2021, 10.08 PM IST
- Feeling sick at home? The wallpaper in your room might be the reasonMost of the airborne toxins are likely to be located on fungal spores in the wallpaper, said the study.24 Jun, 2017, 03.00 PM IST
- Scientists find why some mushrooms glow in darkThe researchers found that the mushrooms' glow is under the control of a temperature-compensated circadian clock.20 Mar, 2015, 05.55 PM IST
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