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FUTURE FOOD PRODUCTION IN SPACE
Mushrooms sent to space return to Earth & end up in pasta: Australian researchers send lion’s mane, turkey’s tail and cordyceps to the ISS, then watch what happens when they return- India’s festive food exports see demand surge ahead of Diwali: TPCI
- In 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whether they could still grow
- Three robots worked together like an independent science team in NASA’s latest test — it could change space exploration forever by making decisions without waiting for EarthNASA tested three robots capable of independent scientific decision-making. These autonomous systems can assess risks and adjust plans with...16 Sep, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
- In 1999, NASA sent 4 ladybugs aboard Columbia for 5 days to chase aphids; the aphids lost their ability to escape by falling, and the ladybugs still caught and ate themIn 1999, four ladybugs embarked on an extraordinary journey aboard the space shuttle Columbia to investigate their predatory habits in a we...16 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Putting oats in your refrigerator: Why people recommend this simple trick for bad smellsTo eliminate pesky odors from your refrigerator, begin with a thorough clean. Toss out any spoiled items and wipe up spills; this forms the...16 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station: What NASA studied in space?In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station. The Advanced Plant Habit...16 Sep, 2026, 05.43 AM IST
- Tukaram Mundhe strikes again: FDA shuts Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar in statewide raid over hygiene breachesMaharashtra FDA suspended licenses of four food businesses for hygiene breaches. Officials inspected thirty-eight establishments and collec...15 Sep, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
- In 2014, ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst wore SpaceTex shirts on the ISS for six months; their fabric data helped inform clothes for future Mars crewsInnovative space experiments have focused on how fabrics can effectively manage astronaut sweat and heat during missions. These studies rev...15 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 2025, DLR tested continuous spirulina growth on the ISS for future closed-loop life support; Limnospira indica produced oxygen and edible biomass in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully cultivated spirulina aboard the International Space Station, paving the way fo...15 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- SpaceX's first Starfall customer is European mission integrator Space CargoSpace Cargo aims to fly in 2028 an orbital reentry flight on the first commercial mission of Starship, which will deploy SpaceX's Starfall ...15 Sep, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- Tired of cockroaches in your kitchen? Try these 4 simple natural repellents using ingredients already at homeTo maintain a pest-free kitchen, consider using bay leaves and whole cloves for their strong scents that deter insects. Additionally, cinna...14 Sep, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- Scientists, activists urge govt to halt E20 rollout, enact anti-black magic lawProminent scientists and activists have urged the government to halt E20 fuel rollout. They also called for scrapping the National Testing ...13 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- NHC Foods plans to set up a manufacturing unit in LiberiaNHC Foods is establishing a new production facility in Liberia, West Africa. This facility will manufacture and process fruit juices and al...13 Sep, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Consumers deserve nutritional information on food packs; industry backs FSSAI move: Orkla IndiaOrkla India MD and CEO Sanjay Sharma backed FSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) norms, saying consumers have the right to clear...13 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- ITC expects Aashirvaad brand to double consumer spends to Rs 20,000 crore in 5 yearsITC's Aashirvaad brand expects consumer spending to double to twenty thousand crore rupees. This growth will occur over the next five years...13 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Food regulator directs Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries, Aquagri to recall 2 productsFood regulator FSSAI has ordered immediate recalls of two products from the market. Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries must recall its coria...12 Sep, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- In 2022, China grew rice from seed to seed on Tiangong for 120 days; six seeds produced 59, and their descendants reached a third generation on EarthChinese astronauts have made remarkable strides in agricultural innovation by growing rice aboard the Tiangong space station. The experimen...11 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2004, ESA grew rocket seeds on the ISS with André Kuipers; after four days, dark-grown seedlings were taller and yellow, while lit ones stayed smaller and greenA 2004 space project involving astronaut Andre Kuipers and schoolchildren explored plant growth factors. Thousands of students participated...11 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Karnataka food safety officials seize expired, mislabelled products from Amazon, Instamart units in BengaluruIn a recent crackdown, authorities in Karnataka uncovered significant violations at Amazon and Instamart facilities. During unannounced ins...08 Sep, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
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