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In 1970, NASA launched two bullfrogs into orbit to study vestibular function; over six days, the animals provided hours of data on balance in weightlessness- In 1990, the USSR sent six Japanese tree frogs to the Mir space station for an eight-day experiment, where researchers watched them float with all four legs stretched out and their bodies bent backward - then found the frogs improved their ability to land after jumping in microgravity
- Toyohiro Akiyama dies at 84: Japan’s first person in space was a journalist who live-reported from Mir and observed six tree frogs in zero gravity
- In 1918–1921, one dam built on California's Carmel River provided water storage but blocked fish runs; in 2015 it came down, reopening 25 miles of habitat for steelhead troutA century-old dam on California's Carmel River was removed, restoring fish spawning grounds. Crews rerouted the river and dismantled the st...01 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Not an animal, but one popular fruit shares 60% of human genes. Genetic expert says it’s not shocking: ‘There’s a lot of things we do the same way…'Who doesn’t like to munch on a banana or two during the summer? Although a guilty pleasure for those with high blood sugar levels, it remai...28 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- Dolly Parton sang a 1969 No. 1 hit with Kermit the Frog in 1987; 40 years later, the unlikely duet is winning hearts againIn 1987, Dolly Parton welcomed a unique guest on her variety show: Kermit the Frog. Together, they delivered a memorable rendition of Sly &...27 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
- In the 1920s, Arizona’s State Game Department introduced bullfrogs for food and sport; the predators now eat young northern Mexican gartersnakes and move up to 7 milesArizona introduced American bullfrogs a century ago for sport, which now threatens native gartersnakes. These nonnative frogs disrupt food ...26 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 1772, Benjamin Franklin sent Chinese tallow seeds to Savannah, Georgia; the government planted more along the Gulf in 1900, and the tree now covers 185,000 hectaresIn the late 1700s, a shipment of 1772 seeds sparked a significant invasion of non-native trees across southern U.S. forests. The federal pl...25 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 1972, Costa Rican conservationists established the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. 54 years later, it protects 10,500 hectares of cloud forest feeding two oceansCosta Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique water collection. Mist contributes significantly ...24 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- Healthtech startup Healthify merges with US-based Berry StreetHealthify has completed an all-stock merger with the US-based nutrition firm Berry Street, bringing together Healthify's AI-led platform wi...24 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Think you can trust your eyes? This simple trick makes you see colours that don’t existA viral optical illusion demonstrates how our eyes perceive colours that are not physically present. This phenomenon, known as a colour aft...22 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- Australian couple bought a cattle farm and planted 34,000 trees. Years later, koalas and wildlife are returningIn 2020, Australian couple Brett and Lisa Vercoe bought a 30-hectare former cattle property near Coffs Harbour in New South Wales and began...20 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- The parrot on America’s El Yunque quarter once had only about 13 birds left in the wild; biologists bred and released new flocks across Puerto RicoFeatured on the 2012 US quarter, the Puerto Rican parrot symbolizes a triumph over extinction. In the 1990s, a genetic analysis unveiled a ...11 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- From 1877, officials stocked over 33 million fish in Yosemite for anglers, altering fishless lakes and reducing habitat for native yellow-legged frogsYosemite's lakes, once fishless, received over 33 million stocked fish between 1877 and 1990. Introduced trout preyed on native species and...11 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- California's Tule River tribe had not had beavers on its southern Sierra Nevada lands for decades; now a family of seven is back in the South Fork Tule River watershedIn a historic move, the Tule River Tribe has embraced ancient pictographs to spearhead their beaver restoration project. Reintroducing thes...04 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Battery Smart may file IPO papers in September-October; eyes 70-80% annual growthBattery Smart is preparing to file draft papers with Sebi for an initial public offering. The company targets substantial annual growth ove...03 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- The Story of 'Toughie': How the last known gliding tree frog vanishedThe last known Rabbs' fringe-limbed tree frog, named Toughie, died in 2016, marking the species' likely extinction. Researchers collected a...01 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- Australia built an A$187,000 electric fence across wild horse country; inside lies an endangered alpine wetland supporting three threatened animalsAn electric fence protects a rare alpine wetland in Australia's Kosciuszko National Park. This small area is home to three threatened nativ...28 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Mark Twain: “Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing..." Iconic American author's viral thought that encourages self-respect, mental peace, happiness and healthy relationshipsQuote of the Day by Mark Twain: A popular quote “Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option" is wid...19 Jul, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- In the 1780s, Luigi Galvani watched frog muscles twitch near a spark; the accident launched “animal electricity” and helped spark modern electrophysiologyAn early 1780s experiment with a frog leg and static electricity led to a significant scientific discovery. Luigi Galvani observed that dea...17 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
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