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In 2014, NASA sent young and older mice into space; within 9 to 11 days, the younger ones began running group laps in zero gravity- In 1951, Soviet dog Smelaya ran away before her rocket launch; after she returned, she flew safely with Malyshka
- In 1952, Patricia and Mike rode an Aerobee 36 miles up at 2,000 mph; both monkeys returned safely after scientists compared seated and prone acceleration effects
- In 1951, Yorick the monkey and 11 mice rode an Aerobee rocket to 236,000 feet; the flight showed animals could survive launch and landing, though Yorick died after touchdownIn 1951, a rhesus monkey named Yorick embarked on a groundbreaking mission aboard a rocket, soaring nearly forty-five miles above the New M...29 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Launch of 6,000 luxury hotel rooms likely in Delhi NCR by 2030Delhi NCR anticipates significant hotel room additions by 2030. New luxury hotels from Taj, Marriott, and Hyatt are planned. Approximately ...29 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- In 1960, two dogs orbited Earth on Sputnik 5. A year later, one of their puppies reached the White House as a surprise gift for US first lady Jacqueline KennedyTwo Soviet dogs, Belka and Strelka, orbited Earth and returned safely. Strelka later had puppies, and one was gifted to the Kennedys. This ...28 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026 | Top Innovator: Deeptech startup Theranautilus’ micro robots score big winDeeptech startup Theranautilus has won the Top Innovator award at the ET Startup Awards 2026 for its work on microscopic robots that can na...27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- In 1973, NASA sent two fish into space to test their swimming ability in zero gravity; they initially swam in loops but later used light as cue to move normally after 21 daysIn 1973, NASA sent two mummichog fish and 50 eggs aboard Skylab 3 to study how weightlessness affected their sense of balance. The fish ini...25 Aug, 2026, 08.12 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
- 3 aromatic plants that may help keep rats away from your garden naturally, plus simple tips to reduce rodent problemsAromatic plants such as mint, lavender, and rosemary are known to repel garden rats with their potent scents, making outdoor areas less inv...19 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- India Expo Centre operator files IPO DRHP with Sebi. Check detailsIndia Exposition Mart has filed draft IPO papers with Sebi, comprising a fresh issue of up to 75 lakh shares and an offer for sale of 2.3 c...18 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the starsAfter the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated h...16 Aug, 2026, 02.16 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
- 10,000 snakes, overgrown shrubs, damaged interiors: US couple transforms 196-year-old abandoned house into a dream family homeA US couple purchased an abandoned 1830s stone home in Pennsylvania in 2020. They discovered the property was infested with thousands of sn...25 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- Some people keep aluminium foil balls in kitchen to ward off rats. Experts share if this trick really worksAluminium foil is often believed to deter mice and rats due to its noise and texture. However, pest experts state it offers only a limited,...16 Jul, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- Reliance Broadcast Network Limited unveils 'ONE BIG WORLD': India’s unified media & entertainment ecosystem for the AI-powered futureAnchored by the trust and legacy of BIG FM, the pioneering initiative integrates Radio, Multi-Format News Network, Digital Entertainment Pl...16 Jul, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Aluminum foil garden trick may help deter pests and reflect more light on plants- here's how a roll of aluminum foil from the kitchen can do wondersAluminum foil has emerged as a clever tool for gardeners looking to protect their outdoor spaces from pests. The reflective sheen disorient...14 Jul, 2026, 05.50 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
- Why does a happy cat suddenly bite during petting? Here's what experts say your cat is telling you with those quiet warning signalsMost petting bites are not random. Cats usually give silent warning signs before they react. A flicking tail, tense body, flattened ears, o...07 Jul, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- French Proverb of the Day: “When the cat isn’t there, the mice dance” — Life lessons on authority, discipline, behavior, responsibility and why character is what you do when no one is watchingFrench Proverb of the Day highlights a traditional saying that reflects patterns of human behavior, responsibility, and the way actions cha...03 Jul, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
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