Before humanity ever rocketed past the edge of space, let alone into Earth orbit, and before man ever stepped foot on the moon, our four-legged (and sometimes legless) friends tested the ether. Plenty ...
A team of researchers from 150 universities around the world is finalizing plans for a global initiative to see if the behavior of animals can form the basis of an effective early-warning system for ...
Most living organisms break down instantly when exposed to outer space. With no oxygen, crushing radiation, and extreme ...
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Animals that went into the space before humans did
Scientists were worried about the effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body. Some experts questioned whether humans could survive extended periods without gravity. To address these ...
A satellite recently ferried into space by a SpaceX rocket marks a crucial step toward tracking wildlife in unprecedented detail. Project ICARUS (International Cooperation for Animal Research Using ...
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We've been sending animals into space for 7 decades—yet there are still no rules to protect them from harm
This week, Russia is expected to launch its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying 75 mice and 1,500 fruit flies. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...
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