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SPACE SCIENCE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Joi Barua takes India's sound to the stars with NASA-linked projectIndian composer Joi Barua is merging space science with performing arts. His project, Cosmic Rhapsody, connects NASA's astrophysics researc...- In 2014, ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst wore SpaceTex shirts on the ISS for six months; their fabric data helped inform clothes for future Mars crewsInnovative space experiments have focused on how fabrics can effectively manage astronaut sweat and heat during missions. These studies rev...
- In 2025, China sent four mice to Tiangong for about two weeks; one female later produced three litters of 9, 10, and 9 pups after returning to EarthIn a groundbreaking Chinese space experiment, four mice were sent into orbit for two weeks. Remarkably, one female mouse returned and gave ...
- 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 ...
- Indian Idol's Rahul Vaidya and wife Disha Parmar’s Mumbai home features floor-to-ceiling windows, elegant wood and marble accents, personalised décor, a sleek modern kitchen and balcony offering stunning views of Arabian SeaRahul Vaidya home tour: Farah Khan recently visited Rahul Vaidya's luxurious Mumbai residence. The home features elegant interiors and spac...
- Abandoned at 7, she survived by selling flowers and washing cars: Actor Madhavan applauds transgender artist who chose dance to ‘live with dignity, pride and purpose’Actor R Madhavan took to Instagram to highlight the inspiring journey of Krishna Mohini, a transgender artist who overcame adversity after ...
- Quote of the day by Maxim Gorky: ‘The good qualities in our soul are most successfully and forcefully…’ – Russian writer on how art gives humanity its emotional voiceMaxim Gorky, a Russian author, believed art revealed human nature and awakened compassion. He endured poverty and suffering, which shaped h...
- Ganesh Chaturthi AI Photo Prompts 2026: 25+ ChatGPT prompts to create personalised Ganpati Bappa images, invitations and wishesGanesh Chaturthi AI photo trend: Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 14 this year. AI chatbots can now generate and edit high-...
- Eats, shoots and leaves: An influencer's guide to public spacesAfter influencers at the US Open were spotted clicking pics with ring lights while matches were underway, Wimbledon tightened its rules aro...
- Poetry finds a new stage on social media as reels bring verse to a wider audiencePoetry now travels beyond books, reaching audiences through social media platforms. Younger generations discover poetry through short-form ...
- BRICS nations recognise significance of international cooperation in outer spaceBRICS leaders recognized international cooperation for peaceful space exploration and use. They stressed ensuring space systems and technol...
- In 2019, 11,482 Hubble Asteroid Hunter volunteers helped train an AI that scanned 37,000 Hubble images; the combined effort uncovered 1,701 asteroid trails, including 1,031 unknown objectsCitizen scientists helped astronomers find over one thousand new asteroids. These faint objects were previously missed by earlier surveys a...
- In 2019, Nickelodeon sent green slime to the ISS for eight demonstrations; the tests offered insights into liquid containment and hydroponic plant watering researchAstronauts on the International Space Station engaged in a fascinating experiment with Nickelodeon's iconic green slime. This unexpected pr...
- In 2024, ESA flew bouncing hexapods to 256 km on a Swedish sounding rocket; six minutes of microgravity showed how complex grains collide and transfer energyA Swedish rocket successfully launched miniature brass crosses designed for microgravity research. Scientists are investigating how these i...
- In 2022, China grew rice from seed to seed on Tiangong for 120 days; six seeds produced 59, and their descendants reached a third generation on EarthChinese astronauts have made remarkable strides in agricultural innovation by growing rice aboard the Tiangong space station. The experimen...
- Is investing in stock market an art or science? What Peter Lynch says in 'One Up on Wall Street'Legendary investor Peter Lynch believes successful stock-picking is more about logic than complex mathematics. In One Up on Wall Street, he...
- Mumbai boy, who grew up in 8×10 ft room in slum, survived on bread and chai, now works at NASAJaykumar Vaidya currently works at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as an electrical engineer. But in contrast to the majority of his conte...
- In 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune systemIn 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune ...
- 15-year-olds are reading, calculating and reasoning worse than ever, thanks to AI, OECD findsGlobal 15-year-olds show weakest performance in reading, math, and science tests. Reading scores declined significantly, with students now ...
- In the age of AI and endless scrolling, India’s young artists are bringing the letter backAs screens, AI and digital overload reshape everyday life, a new generation of Indian artists is reviving the humble letter through art mai...
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