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SPACE ANIMAL RECOVERY
In 1959, Able and Baker survived a 300-mile Jupiter rocket flight; Able died during surgery four days later, while Baker lived to 27- 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 touchdown
- In 2001, NOAA launched a restoration program after a $64 million Montrose settlement. 24 years later, a rebuilt Palos Verdes reef in California had boosted fish biomass by over 150%Two decades after a $64 million settlement funded coastal recovery, California’s Palos Verdes reef is thriving. Engineers placed 70,000 ton...28 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- In 1958, the US launched Gordo the squirrel monkey 300 miles above Earth; he endured 8.3 minutes of weightlessness and 40 g during re-entry, but died after his capsule sank at seaIn the historic space flight of 1958, Gordo, a courageous squirrel monkey, faced intense conditions that ultimately validated human surviva...28 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- In 1969, NASA launched Bonnie the monkey for a planned 30 days in orbit; his condition deteriorated after about 8 days, and the mission was ended earlyIn 1969, a brave monkey named Bonnie embarked on a solo space voyage aboard Biosatellite III. Unfortunately, his mission was cut short due ...28 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- In 1961, NASA sent Ham the chimpanzee 157 miles above Earth to test whether a primate could work in space; he completed a 16-minute flight and returned safelyChimpanzee Ham made history in 1961 when he soared into space aboard a Mercury-Redstone rocket. His mission aimed to assess the capabilitie...28 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Since 2016, the Netherlands has used 37.2 million tonnes of lakebed sediment to build seven wildlife islands covering 1,300 hectaresIn the Markermeer region of the Netherlands, innovative artificial islands have been crafted using dredged materials from the lakebed. The ...15 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Lost dog syndrome: What every pet owner should know before a dog goes missingLost Dog Syndrome can turn a joyful reunion into an emotional adjustment. After surviving alone, many dogs return home anxious, quiet, or u...15 Jul, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- Why does your dog ignore you after coming home? Experts reveal the truth about lost dog syndrome recoveryLost Dog Syndrome can change how a missing dog behaves after coming home. Many rescued dogs hide, avoid owners, or seem fearful. Animal beh...10 Jul, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- Why can't your rescue dog settle down? Experts reveal the emotional reason many adopted dogs stay constantly alertMany rescue dogs stay alert even after finding a safe home. Veterinary behavior experts say past trauma, neglect, or repeated rehoming can ...08 Jul, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
- Mountain lions left this suburb a century ago; one returned to Stanford's preserve in 2015, and woody plants grew 64-fold in just 11 yearsA Stanford study reveals that even a single visiting mountain lion can dramatically reshape ecosystems in small preserves. Researchers obse...02 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Why Alligators Keep Showing Up on Golf Courses in FloridaFlorida's golf courses are surprisingly becoming havens for American alligators. These reptiles are adapting well, utilizing water hazards ...17 Mar, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- Endangered Masai giraffe Kiko dies in tragic behind-the-scenes accident at Toronto ZooToronto Zoo has confirmed the death of Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe. The animal died on January 1, 2026, after a behind-the-scenes acc...05 Jan, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
- American voice actor George Lowe passes away at 67 due to health issues, fans pay tribute on social mediaVoice artist George Lowe, the voice of 'Space Ghost' in the 'Space Ghost Coast to Coast', died aged 67 following a long-term illness. Fans ...05 Mar, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
- Maharashtra readies policy, seeks to be India's top software exporterExperts said the policy can attract investments of about Rs 50,000 crore and add Rs 1 lakh crore in exports for the state.06 Oct, 2015, 12.29 PM IST
- TCS close to country's 'largest' office space dealSoftware services exporter Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to pick up over 2 million sq ft of built-to-suit space at Hiranandani Est...04 Sep, 2015, 10.05 AM 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
- Palasgaon tiger stable, crying for spaceThe Palasgaon tiger, which is undergoing treatment at Seminary Hills nursery, for little over a month is reported to stable and is fast rec...02 Jun, 2012, 03.10 AM IST
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