Searched for
SPACE AGRICULTURE
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- India's new eye in the sky: Everything to know about ISRO's GSLV-F17 launch of first geostationary imager on Sept 4
- 86-year-old Pennsylvania farmer turns down $15.7 million data-centre offer, takes $1.9 million to keep his 261 acres as farmland
- In 2012, Maryland's Greensboro launched 2 projects to curb stormwater flooding. 9 years later, its firehouse gained permeable pavers and step pools, helping reduce pollutants reaching the riverGreensboro, Maryland, has successfully implemented modern stormwater control practices, improving water quality. These projects, funded by ...31 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- India, Uzbekistan step up mining cooperation, eye critical mineralsIndia and Uzbekistan will deepen cooperation in the mining sector. Discussions also focused on critical minerals and uranium exploration op...30 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Belgian farmer hasn’t irrigated his crops in 26 years: How Diederik Steyaert’s soil holds water even during dry weatherBelgian farmer Diederik Steyaert says he has not irrigated his crops in 26 years. His unusual soil-management methods, including avoiding p...29 Aug, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
- India, Canada set $70 billion trade target, widen economic partnershipIndia and Canada aim to deepen economic ties, expanding beyond goods and services. They plan to scale up bilateral trade to seventy billion...28 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change: Lauren Sánchez's $100 million plan is transforming unused spaces in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Pennsylvania, Indianapolis and other US citiesLauren Sánchezis helping direct Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ $10 billion climate fund. In July this year, the fund announced a $100 million i...27 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- Gates Foundation, India to develop AI tools for farmers, explore Asia-Africa expansionThe Gates Foundation will collaborate with India to enhance AI-powered digital tools for farmers. Discussions focused on India's advanced u...27 Aug, 2026, 05.19 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
- In the early 1930s, New York State bought 340,000 acres of abandoned farmland for trees. 26 years later, the new forests had significantly reduced runoff, with their effect stable through 1967New York's reforestation program transformed abandoned farmland into dense woodlands. This initiative significantly reduced streamflow and ...25 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Under 4-year project from 2022 to 2026, Trong Duc Cocoa in Vietnam began feeding 5,000 tons of discarded cocoa pods into a gasifier. Now, the waste helps dry fresh beans in 7 days instead of 15 during the rainy seasonTrong Duc Cocoa Co. Ltd. in southern Vietnam has developed a way to reuse approximately 5,000 tons of discarded cocoa pods generated each y...25 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- AI leaders on automation; PM Modi debriefs space startupsBusiness leaders at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum said AI agents can reshape work, but governance and human accountability remain ...24 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- Texas turned 68,000 acres of solar farms into sheep pastures to control weeds; the state now accounts for more than half of U.S. solar grazingTexas solar farms are turning to sheep as a surprising solution to a growing maintenance problem. Across roughly 68,000 acres, sheep now gr...24 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- National Space Day 2026: From bicycles to global space leadership, ISRO chief recalls India's journeyIndia observed its third National Space Day, commemorating the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan recalled the age...24 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- Northeast India looks to emerge as space-tech gateway to Southeast AsiaThe Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 will convene in Guwahati to explore regional transformation. This event aims to leverage space tech...22 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- PM Modi urges private space startups to build solutions for agriculture, climate and global challengesModi made the remarks during a meeting with 20 space technology startups at his office on Friday morning. He praised the founders for enter...22 Aug, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- PM Modi urges space startups to explore applications in agriculture, livestock, environmentPrime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged young space entrepreneurs to innovate for agriculture and daily life. He highlighted the potential ...21 Aug, 2026, 03.11 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
Load More
