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In 1979, Cosmos 1129 flew five female and two male rats for 18.5 days and allowed them to mate; no normal pregnancies resulted in flight, while a later ground study produced healthy litters- In 1994, NASA flew four Japanese red-bellied newts on STS-65 for nearly 15 days; two adults died, but 32 newt eggs hatched
- In 1994, 300 young male fruit flies flew for 14.5 days on IML-2; repeated video showed their locomotor activity rose sharply while they were in microgravity
- On a 12-day Russian biosatellite flight, seven silkworm varieties spun silk, built cocoons, mated and laid eggs; some developmental stages occurred 2-3 days faster than ground controlsChinese silkworms have successfully navigated their life cycle during an impressive twelve-day mission in space. Notably, their eggs hatche...06 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 1995, Hurricane Luis damaged Maiden Island Reef in the Caribbean, already hit by development. Years later, Reef Balls supported 5,000 new coral colonies representing 30 speciesReef Balls are designed artificial reef modules mimicking natural structures. These concrete units provide habitat and shelter for marine s...06 Sep, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
- Mitsubishi Pajero SUV unveiled with 2.4L clean diesel engine producing 480 Nm of torque, mated to a new 8-speed automatic gearboxMitsubishi Pajero 2026: Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled the fully redesigned all-new Pajero SUV as its new-generation flagship, powered by a...02 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- In 2003, researchers found freshwater snails had mated in space; their gravity-sensing statoconia were 50% larger by volume than matched ground controlsExperiments conducted aboard the Space Shuttle demonstrated that pond snails bred in microgravity possessed larger gravity-sensing structur...31 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 1960, NASA launched rhesus monkey Miss Sam to test Mercury's escape system, and she reached 1,800 mph and 9 miles, then returned in overall good conditionMiss Sam, a rhesus monkey, played a pivotal role in NASA's launch escape system testing, demonstrating the system's ability to safely eject...31 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- For years, a Florida family used their 24,300 acres of land for hunting. In 1989, their decision to part with the ranchland helped save one of America's rarest big catsOnce the prominent Collier family, the biggest private landowners in Florida, used their vast acres of land for hunting and sport. However,...19 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- Buck Moon 2026 is almost Here: When and where to watch July's dazzling full moon light up the skyThe July full moon is known as the Buck Moon because it coincides with the time of year when young male deer, or bucks, grow new antlers. D...22 Jul, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- In 1968, an American scientist built a perfect "mouse utopia" with unlimited food, water, and shelter, but overcrowding shattered the mice's social bonds until the entire population died outA 1968 mouse experiment explored societal collapse in a resource-rich environment. The population exploded initially, then slowed dramatica...09 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- Neil Seal smashes cars, blocks roads in Tasmania and has 1.4 million fans. Now Australia is asking people to respect his privacyTasmania's newest celebrity, Neil the elephant seal, is causing a stir with his destructive rampages and massive TikTok following. Wildlife...04 Jul, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: "Just going to enjoy this moment," says Messi after historic goal recordLionel Messi has etched his name further in football history, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men's World Cup history with two ...23 Jun, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Samsung may launch a triple fold phone in July. Here is what we know so farSamsung Galaxy Fold and Flip devices are expected to launch in July. We might also get a triple-fold device this time. This is the first ti...26 Feb, 2025, 03.24 PM IST
- B2B fintech companies hop on Bharat Connect to get back in businessFintech startups like EnKash and PayMate are adapting to RBI's card payment ban by using the Bharat Connect platform, offering standardised...11 Feb, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
- IPO-bound Paytm acquires lending startup CreditMateThe founders of CreditMate have sold their stake to Paytm, cofounder and chief commercial officer Aditya Singh said.04 Oct, 2021, 01.00 PM IST
- PayMate acquires Z2P Technologies; sets foot in the lending arenaPayMate intends to utilise the partnership to expand into loans for more than 20,000 small and medium enterprises.15 May, 2018, 01.25 PM IST
- Scientists track love lives of koalasUnlike humans, who raise their voices in an argument, male koalas bellow their presence to avoid confrontation with other males in the bree...09 Jul, 2015, 04.44 PM IST
- Deer park inmates get more space but lose matesThe 200 odd spotted deer at Hauz Khas park in south Delhi can now hope to stroll more freely as the Delhi Development Authority has decided...31 May, 2010, 06.47 PM IST
- Tata Indicom-PayMate to offer flight ticket booking on mobilePrivate telecom service provider, Tata Teleservices and mobile commerce solutions firm, PayMate have joined hands to offer flight ticketing...27 Mar, 2008, 05.12 AM IST
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