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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 growIn 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whethe...- In 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed across every US state and 30 countriesIn 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed ...
- In 2021, NASA grew Hatch chile peppers on the International Space Station; over 137 days, the plants produced harvestable fruit with unusually straight stemsIn 2021, NASA astronauts successfully cultivated Hatch chile peppers aboard the International Space Station, observing that the lack of gra...
- VCs eye deeptech fund launches to leverage RDI capitalSector-agnostic VC firms Kalaari Capital and Blue Ashva Capital are among those exploring new deeptech-focussed vehicles amid rising invest...
- Unicorn founders, NASA scientist to speak at GBS 2026Mark your calendars for a landmark event in New Delhi on February 13-14, 2026—the ET NOW Global Business Summit! This dynamic gathering wil...
- Arunachal Pradesh emerging as major power hub: CM Pema KhanduArunachal Pradesh is becoming a major power hub and a key player in India's startup scene. Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted the state...
- Climate-tech funding dips as VCs look for exportable solutionsVenture funds told ET that instead of focussing on EV mobility, which has already seen substantial private investment, focus is shifting to...
- Can diabetics go to Space? Ax-4’s ‘Suite Ride’ study could make it possibleThe upcoming Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS) is set to push boundaries in space science. Among the experime...
- Spacetech startup OrbitAID raises $1.5 million led by Unicorn India VenturesThe funds will be used to conduct an in-space demonstration of docking and refueling operations, scale its facilities for on-orbit servicin...
- India's GenAI bet: going beyond LLMs?If India has to compete in the global AI race, it may be a better approach for its startups to focus on building cost-effective application...
- 10 Best Flower Seeds in India for Crafting a Vibrant and Fragrant Floral ParadiseDiscover the essence of floral beauty with our selection of the best flower seeds. From vibrant zinnias to elegant morning glories, this se...
- 2023 Year in Review: How money followed deeptech companies at tech’s frontierDeeptech is a term for businesses using advanced science and technology to find solutions for complicated problems across over a dozen sect...
- Where does the reality actually sit on India-Middle East-Europe Corridor?Strictly speaking, IMEEC is not a corridor. A corridor implies goods travelling from a source to a market over a vast territory that contri...
- Venture Catalysts invests in Munaf Kapadia's Bohri KitchenThe Bohri Kitchen will use the capital to upgrade its existing infrastructure and move into a bigger central kitchen.
- How a bunch of new funds is hoping to cash in on risky early stage investmentsAs the hoopla over starting up cools and the pretenders disappear, new early-stage backers like Artha find themselves poised to make more r...
- 2 months after relocation, tiger takes over NavegaonA couple of months after the Navegaon (Ramdegi) village in Tadoba was relocated completely, a tiger has occupied the territory.
- Thrillophilia: Chitra & Abhishek Daga's Rs 2.8 crore travel companyThe Bangalore-based couple has made a success of the online travel site that focuses on adventure trips.
- Angel Investors go for off-campus ventures: Firms incubated outside are seen as more pragmaticFirms incubated outside are seen as more pragmatic, not too focused on academic pursuits.
- Revival in rural Kerala as urban glitz fadesKerala’s big-ticket consumption-oriented economy is perhaps best showcased on the highway from Thrissur to Guruvayur. On a 2-km stretch on ...
- Dotcom 2.0: Cos are in it for the long haulThe phrase is more than accurate for dotcom companies, which witnessed a boom in the late 1990s and a subsequent bust thereafter.
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