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In 1990, NASA recovered tomato seeds after nearly 6 years on LDEF; classroom tests found space seeds germinated at 73.8% versus 70.3% for Earth controls- Horoscope Today, September 1, 2026: A New Month Begins With Fresh Energy, Important Choices and Unexpected Possibilities
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- 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
- In 1962, NASA packed 22,900 gallons of water into a Saturn I rocket and deliberately released it 65 miles above Earth to see how water behaved in the upper atmosphereNASA scientists have long explored recycling resources for extended space travel. Plants and microorganisms could help regenerate vital sup...28 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- In 2023, NASA grew tomatoes for 100 days aboard the space station; ground plants produced more than 100, while the space crop yielded 12 and was not eatenNASA's tomato experiment on the International Space Station faced major hurdles in microgravity, where watering issues resulted in uneven m...26 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In 2015, NASA astronauts ate space-grown lettuce in orbit for the first time; fresh food may also help support crew morale on long missionsAstronauts aboard the International Space Station made history by eating lettuce that was grown in microgravity. This significant event sho...26 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- The Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026: Enterprise, Commercial & Horizontal, 27 Categories of Product ExcellenceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are designed to highlight products delivering sustained value and setting benchmarks acr...24 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- NASA germinated corn seeds during spaceflight; seedlings showed altered root growth and twisted shoot patterns in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, corn seeds grown in space exhibited unusual growth patterns, with roots growing sideways and shoots curling...21 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Global Market: Trump-backed World Liberty partners with platform offering Chinese AI modelsTrump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with Hong Kong-based WorldClaw, which offers access to Chinese and US AI models. The ...18 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companiesWorldClaw, founded earlier this year, offers customers access to a suite of AI models and accepts World Liberty's crypto tokens as payment....18 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- Horoscope Today, August 18, 2026: The Stars Reveal Who Could Receive Good News, Lucky Breaks and Fresh StartsHoroscope Today, August 18, 2026: According to the traditional Vedic astrological interpretation for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, today's mess...17 Aug, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- In 2006, NASA grew Salmonella in space; the bacteria returned more virulent than genetically identical germs cultivated on EarthIn a striking discovery, researchers found that Salmonella bacteria cultivated in space exhibited a heightened level of aggression, proving...11 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- Aries ♈ August 2026 Horoscope, Monthly Predictions: August Brings New Career Openings, Money Growth & Love Transformations♈ Aries Monthly Horoscope (1st August 2026 to 31st August 2026): Your Aries August Horoscope for August 2026 suggests a month of gradual pr...30 Jul, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&AFamily-owned food firms are acquiring U.S. snack companies, seeing value opportunities. Overseas buyers are increasingly interested in thes...28 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- NASA seeks volunteers for year-long Moon and Mars simulation mission: Check eligibility and other detailsNASA is recruiting volunteers for a year-long simulated deep-space mission. Participants will live and work in a special habitat at Johnson...10 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- How New Zealand became global laboratory for climate friendly cowsThe government and industry are investing heavily to support these crucial climate initiatives. Widespread adoption of these technologies c...08 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- Greek Proverb of the Day: 'The smart bird gets caught by the beak...'- A timeless lesson on pride, overconfidence, and knowing when to stay silentA Greek proverb warns that cleverness alone does not guarantee success. Overconfidence and excessive talk can lead to failure and unnecessa...07 Jul, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- America's richest families in 2026: From Walmart's Walton dynasty to the Mars empire, meet the 10 wealthiest family fortunes worth more than $1 trillion combinedAmerica's wealthiest families, led by the Waltons with a staggering $520 billion, continue to dominate the economic landscape. Their fortun...06 Jul, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
- Weekly Horoscope for ♏ SCORPIO (July 4 - July 10, 2026): Major Transformation or Unexpected Breakthrough? Here's What the Stars RevealScorpio Weekly Horoscope (4th July 2026 to 10th July 2026): Scorpio, this week marks a powerful period of inner transformation and renewed ...04 Jul, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
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