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On STS-51B, NASA flew 24 rats and 2 squirrel monkeys with Spacelab-3; one monkey showed space sickness while the rats returned with muscle loss- 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 Kennedy
- 3 aromatic plants that may help keep rats away from your garden naturally, plus simple tips to reduce rodent problems
- Scientists from King’s College London turned an agricultural waste product into a bone-healing scaffold; keratin from sheep’s wool produced more natural-looking regenerated bone than collagen in animalsSheep’s wool may soon have a surprising medical purpose. Scientists at King’s College London turned wool-derived keratin into a bone regene...16 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- Do you have these things in your garden? They could be attracting snakes to your homeGardens can inadvertently become havens for snakes by supplying vital resources such as shelter and food. Overgrown grass and thick plants ...15 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
- Are pigeons ruining your garden plants and balcony? A simple aluminium foil trick may keep them awayGarden enthusiasts can effectively repel troublesome pigeon flocks through a smart application of an alumininium foil trick. By shaping foi...13 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- In 1872, a Jamaican planter imported nine mongooses to kill rats in his sugarcane fields; the predators then turned on native birds and reptilesJamaican planters introduced mongooses to combat rat infestations destroying sugarcane harvests. These predators, however, did not stop at ...27 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- 6 Chinese zodiac signs most likely to attract luck and prosperity on July 22, 2026, according to Chinese astrology-find out if your zodiac sign made the listAstrology suggests six Chinese zodiac signs will attract luck and prosperity on July 22, 2026. This date falls on a Fire Rooster Full Day, ...22 Jul, 2026, 12.43 AM 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
- Quote of the day from Ratatouille: ‘If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead’ - Movie lesson on letting go of the past and embracing new opportunitiesDwelling on past regrets can blind us to future opportunities. This timeless quote of the day, highlighted by a poignant scene in Disney-Pi...25 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more: Why top cities in US are seeing more rats than everRat problems are escalating in major US cities due to modern urban design, not just sanitation. Dense populations, extensive underground in...08 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Dogs and cats can be infected by hantavirus, but can they spread it to humans? Here's what CDC recommends for pet ownersHantavirus and pets: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked global health worries. Passengers fell ill and some died during a v...15 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- 8 fascinating things you probably didn't know about the rat snakeDiscover the surprising intelligence and ecological importance of rat snakes, America's original pest control. These non-venomous constrict...13 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- Rats like being around people, says new studyHumanity's future is with the rat, a social and empathetic animal. So it's time we understood our shadows.06 Dec, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
- New York City appoints first-ever 'Rat Czar'. Know her qualifications and 'strengths'New York City's mayor has appointed Kathleen Corradi as the city's first-ever rat czar. Corradi earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology f...13 Apr, 2023, 12.48 PM IST
- Do away with RT-PCR test requirement for domestic travel: ICMRThe ICMR also said that RT-PCR test must not be repeated in any individual who has tested positive once either by RAT or RT-PCR, and added ...05 May, 2021, 11.08 AM IST
- Gaming startup MadRat develops wear and play platform for kidsMadRat has developed an interactive suit designed to encourage children to venture out and play even within the restrictive confines of hou...04 Jan, 2016, 09.23 AM IST
- Space research to help humans fight illnesses on EarthNew research on leukocytes - human defence cells - seeks to understand how these tiny warriors mount their defence, researchers said.08 Dec, 2014, 06.11 PM IST
- NASA to send rats to space to test micro-gravityTo conduct tests on long term effect of micro-gravity on living organisms,NASA plans to send rats for longer duration to International Spac...22 Aug, 2014, 04.57 PM IST
- Space missions can cause cognitive deficit in astronautsThe cognitive impairments - which affected a large subset, but far from all, of the animals - appear to be linked to protein changes in the...24 Apr, 2014, 04.08 PM IST
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