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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
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 concerns, American and Russian scientists turned to animal testing. The story of animals in space is a fascinating one, filled with bravery, sacrifice, and scientific discovery. According to NASA's history of animals in space, the first animals were launched into space in the 1940s and 1950s. Scientists also sent monkeys, chimps, and dogs into space to assess the feasibility of travel and ensure their safe return. These early missions provided critical data on biological responses to spaceflight, paving the way for human exploration. Over time, the variety of animals expanded to include mice, turtles, and even insects, each helping to answer new scientific questions. From dogs to worms: Animals that traveled to space 1. Dogs by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Laika: A small stray dog from Moscow became the first animal to orbit the Earth in 1957. Laika's mission marked a significant milestone in space exploration . Although Laika did not survive the flight, her sacrifice contributed significantly to our understanding of space travel. Source: Wikipedia Belka and Strelka: In 1960, Belka and Strelka, two Soviet space dogs, became the first animals to orbit the Earth and return safely. Their successful mission marked a significant breakthrough in space exploration. 2. Monkeys Albert II: In 1948, Albert II, a rhesus macaque, became the first primate in space. Launched by the United States, Albert II's flight reached an altitude of 83 miles. The V-2 rocket carrying Albert II was a significant milestone in the exploration of space and the study of the effects of space travel on living organisms. Unfortunately, Albert II did not survive the flight, dying on impact due to the failure of the parachute system. Ham the Chimp: In 1961, Ham, a chimpanzee, became the first of his kind in space. Launched on a Mercury-Redstone rocket, Ham's suborbital flight lasted 16.5 minutes, including 6.6 minutes of weightlessness. Despite technical issues, Ham performed well and came down safely. Source: Wikipedia Enos: Enos, a chimpanzee, became the first primate to orbit the Earth in 1962. Launched as part of the Mercury program, Enos's mission demonstrated the feasibility of orbital spaceflight. Gordo: In 1958, Gordo, a squirrel monkey, embarked on a groundbreaking journey aboard a Jupiter rocket. Reaching an altitude of 600 miles, Gordo's flight marked a significant milestone in space exploration. He tragically lost his life due to a malfunctioning flotation device, but his mission provided crucial insights. Navy doctors analysed signals from Gordo's respiration and heartbeat monitors, concluding that humans could potentially withstand similar space travel conditions. 3. Spiders Spiders: In 1973, the effects of zero gravity on web spinning behavior were studied by sending two European garden spiders into space. Studying the spider's ability to adapt to microgravity environments provided valuable insights into the consequences of space travel on living organisms. 4. Reptiles and amphibians Tortoises: In 1968, two Russian tortoises orbited the moon with wine flies and mealworms and were the first animals to orbit the moon. The tortoises survived the journey, and the study provided valuable insight into the consequences of space travel on living organisms. Source: Wikipedia Frogs: Frogs were sent to the moon in 1970 to study motion sickness and adaptability in microgravity environments 5. Worms Source: Wikipedia Nematode Worms: Nematode worms have been the subject of space research, on which many conclusions have been drawn regarding the effect of microgravity on the development and behavior of this species. These little creatures have made a significant contribution to the consequences of space travel on living organisms. 6. Mice In 1959, four black mice were launched on Discoverer 3, a US spy satellite mission. Unfortunately, the mice died when the Agena upper stage malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to crash into the Pacific Ocean. This mission was notable for being the only Discoverer flight with an animal payload. Also read | Scientists discover oldest rocks on Earth, over 4.16 billion years old
Vancouver Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
'There's a fear of coming to America': B.C. to Washington state travel down five months in a row
Five months into the U.S.-Canada trade war and B.C. drivers are still travelling into Washington state far less often than they used to. Southbound crossings at the four main points of entry near Metro Vancouver were down 42.6 per cent in June compared with the same period last year, according to data collected by the B.C. Transportation Ministry and Washington state's Department of Transportation. It's the fifth straight month in which southbound crossings were down. 'We definitely are worried on how this difference in mindset has shifted tourism,' said Don Enos, vice-president of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. He said he wasn't aware of local businesses laying off staff, but said they were 'definitely worried.' 'They're scaling based on traffic, so we haven't had any major hiring,' Enos said. 'Restaurants definitely could use more business. Gas stations … have had the heaviest hit.' Just over 118,000 B.C. cars entered Washington state at Metro Vancouver crossings in June — down from 206,000 over the same period last year. In the first half of this year there have been 413,000 fewer B.C. drivers crossing into Washington state compared with the same period last year. Enos said local businesses have been shifting resources to focus on and re-engage with local customers. 'We've opened our messaging into: 'Be neighbourly and support your neighbours' from a Blaine standpoint,' he said. Canada is the largest source of international visitors to the U.S., according to the U.S. Travel Association, which warned in February that a 10 per cent reduction in Canadian travel to the States could mean US$2.1 billion in lost spending and 14,000 job losses. U.S. President Donald Trump first announced tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods in February and then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to spend domestically in response. 'Now is the time to choose Canada … It might mean changing your summer vacation plans to stay here in Canada and explore the many national and provincial parks, historical sites and tourist destinations our great country has to offer,' Trudeau said at the time. In early March, Premier David Eby doubled down, urging British Columbians to avoid travel to the U.S. 'If you have a choice about where to travel, avoid travelling to the United States,' he said. Border crossings from B.C. fell 50 per cent the following month. Canadian and U.S. officials are working toward a new trade agreement with hopes of a July 21 deadline but Enos thought worries about crossing the border were more likely to be turning away Canadian tourists than talk of tariffs and trade wars. 'There's a fear of coming to America,' he said. 'I think that's the bigger hurdle that we have to come over right now.' He pointed to the local waterpark , which just reopened after extensive renovations. It was intended to be a significant draw for B.C. tourists, something Enos said people were skeptical about now. 'It's a bummer, because it's beautiful. They've done a great job with the renovations,' he said. ngriffiths@
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rick Hurst, Actor on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,' Dies at 79
Rick Hurst, who portrayed the good-hearted Deputy Cletus Hogg on the long-running CBS action comedy The Dukes of Hazzard, died Thursday. He was 79. Hurst's death was announced by the Cooter's Place museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He had just canceled a scheduled July 3-7 appearance there. More from The Hollywood Reporter Lalo Schifrin, Acclaimed Composer of 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Mannix' Themes, Dies at 93 Bill Moyers, Longtime PBS and CBS Journalist and Documentarian, Dies at 91 Lea Massari, Italian Cinema's Anti-Diva, Dies at 91 'To fans, he was more than a character — he was family,' reads a Dukes of Hazzard post on Instagram. 'His gentle smile, impeccable comedic timing and kind-hearted spirit made every scene brighter. 'Offscreen, Rick was known for his generosity, humility and love for connecting with fans at events across the country. Whether it was a reunion special or a meet-and-greet at Cooter's, he never stopped sharing his joy with the people who adored him.' Before his most famous role, Hurst played a prisoner named Cleaver alongside Tom Poston and Hal Williams on the 1975-76 ABC sitcom On the Rocks, which revolved around inmates at a minimum security facility. Hurst also guest-starred on lots of TV programs, from The Bob Newhart Show, Gunsmoke, Kojak, Happy Days and Little House on the Prairie to M*A*S*H, Baretta, Highway to Heaven, Evening Shade and The Wonder Years. Survivors include his son Ryan Hurst, an actor perhaps best known for his turn as Opie Winston on the FX drama Sons of Anarchy. Hurst first showed up as Cletus — the second cousin twice removed of corrupt county commissioner Boss Hogg (Sorrell Booke) — in 1979 on the 11th episode of The Dukes of Hazzard, starring Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach and a 1969 Dodge Charger nicknamed the General Lee. The series was a big hit for CBS on Friday nights. Cletus becomes temporary deputy when Enos Strate (Sonny Shroyer) is away during the second season, and he leaves his junkyard job to become permanent during season three, when Shroyer starred in his own spinoff series, Enos. After Enos returns to Hazzard County, Georgia, from his assignment in Los Angeles — the spinoff lasted just one season — he and Cletus share deputy duty and a patrol car through season five (1982-83). Hurst, who frequently ended up landing in a pond while pursuing those bedeviling Duke boys (Wopat and Schneider) in one of those great car chases, then returned for reunion telefilms in 1997 and 2000. Born in Houston on New Year's Day in 1946, Richard Douglas Hurst earned his bachelor's degree from Tulane University in 1968 and his master's in fine arts from Temple University in 1970. He received acting lessons from Cecil Pickett, a drama teacher at the University of Houston and the father of future St. Elsewhere actress Cindy Pickett. He made his onscreen debut on a 1971 episode of The Doris Day Show, then appeared the next year on Sanford and Son and The Partridge Family and in the movie The Unholy Rollers. He exited Dukes to play bumbling chef Earl Nash on Amanda's, an ill-advised 1983 ABC remake of fabled British hit sitcom Fawlty Towers that starred Bea Arthur as the owner of a seaside hotel (it was her first series after Maude). However, the show aired just 10 episodes before being canceled. Hurst's big-screen body of work also included W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975), Tunnel Vision (1976), The Cat From Outer Space (1978), Earth Girls Are Easy (1988), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), In the Line of Fire (1993) and Steel Magnolias (1989). Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Why Harvard resistance matters for the future of democracy in US education
Trump administration's pressure on Harvard threatens academic freedom across US universities Harvard University has found itself at the center of an intensifying conflict between academic independence and political coercion. As detailed in a powerful opinion piece published by The Harvard Crimson, professors Ryan D. Enos and Steven Levitsky argue that Harvard's ongoing resistance to the Trump administration's demands represents more than an internal university matter—it is a critical test for the survival of democratic principles in US higher education. Enos, a professor of Government, and Levitsky, the David Rockefeller Professor of Latin American Studies and a professor of Government, caution that the stakes go beyond Harvard's own autonomy. They suggest that if the university capitulates, it could signal a broader erosion of academic freedom and democratic norms across the US educational landscape. The dispute is more than a legal battle—it is a fight over academic freedom According to The Harvard Crimson, the conflict escalated after University President Alan Garber issued a statement on April 14 defending Harvard's independence and denouncing what he described as "unlawful demands" from the federal government. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo This public stance drew strong support from students, faculty, and alumni, many of whom rallied around the university's decision to push back. However, recent reports suggest that Harvard may be engaging in negotiations with the Trump administration—a move Enos and Levitsky argue would be a grave mistake. They describe the situation as "not a negotiation" but "authoritarian extortion," noting that the federal government is offering relief from the harm it unlawfully imposed in exchange for ideological compliance. "The Trump administration's illegal actions imposed severe hardship on Harvard," the professors wrote, as quoted by The Harvard Crimson. "It is now offering relief from some of that illegally imposed hardship in exchange for Harvard's adoption of policies that are aligned with the government's ideology." Federal pressure jeopardizes constitutional rights and sets a dangerous precedent The professors point out that the Trump administration's leverage over Harvard was built on a series of unlawful actions, including the withholding of billions of dollars in congressionally approved research funding. As The Harvard Crimson reported, Harvard's lawsuits assert that these actions violate both statutory law and the US Constitution. Using government resources to punish a private institution for its political stance, they argue, is a clear violation of the First Amendment. "This is like negotiating the terms of a mugging," Enos and Levitsky wrote, stressing that succumbing to such tactics would embolden similar behavior toward other universities. They warned that the consequences would extend far beyond Cambridge. "If the country's wealthiest university gives in to the government's unlawful demands, then no university will be able to resist them," they stated, as quoted in The Harvard Crimson. The long-term cost of short-term compromise Harvard's potential capitulation would send a chilling message to other institutions, essentially providing a blueprint for further government interference in university affairs. The authors referenced statements from a federal official who, according to The Harvard Crimson, openly suggested that forcing Harvard into compliance would make it easier to control other institutions. The professors also underscored the widespread sacrifices already made by the Harvard community to uphold these democratic values. Faculty members pledged parts of their salaries, alumni mobilized in support, and international students publicly risked their standing to defend academic freedom. A defining moment for democracy and US higher education Enos and Levitsky conclude that this is a moment of democratic reckoning. Allowing federal authorities to dictate admissions, hiring, and research priorities undermines not just institutional autonomy but the democratic structure that supports academic inquiry in the US. As they argued in The Harvard Crimson, "American higher education has thrived precisely because we live in a free society." The decision Harvard makes now, they warn, will either reinforce that freedom or signal its gradual dismantling. Ultimately, they urge Harvard's leaders to stay the course—not only to preserve the university's integrity but to protect the democratic principles at the foundation of US education. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Boston Globe
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
International Harvard students are stunned by Trump's latest edict. One doesn't know what to say to his grandmother, who sold her farm to get from Kenya to Cambridge.
Advertisement 'Singling out our institution for its enrollment of international students and its collaboration with other educational institutions around the world is yet another illegal step taken by the Administration to retaliate against Harvard,' president Alan Garber added in a message to the Harvard community. Still, many on campus and in the broader academic world are stunned by the series of attacks from Trump, and wondering what could possibly blunt the fallout. It's also caused aftershocks around the globe, from Austria to East Africa. The hardest thing Magaga Enos has ever done is tell his grandmother, who sold her land and cattle in Kenya to help pay for his education, that he now might not be able to go to Harvard after all. Advertisement Enos, 33, has his visa ready and his plane ticket booked. He's been planning to pursue a master's degree in education leadership, and was supposed to leave for the United States on July 4. Enos woke up Thursday to a text from a friend sharing the news, followed by crying emojis in a WhatsApp chat of fellow international students. It took a minute for everything to sink in, and he then struggled over what to say to his grandmother, who now lives with Enos outside Nairobi, along with his wife and three children. 'I find I don't have the right words or know how to decode this, to place it in a language that she can understand,' Enos said. Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal was in Bangkok and had just recently received the congratulatory email from Harvard Divinity School confirming his acceptance. 'I was preparing everything — including plans to schedule my visa interview in the next day or two," he said. Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal was in Bangkok and had just received the official congratulatory email from Harvard Divinity School confirming his acceptance when he learned of the Trump administration's latest restrictions on international students at Harvard. Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal Harvard student body co-president Abdullah Shahid Sial, a rising junior from Pakistan, awoke in Lahore to a buzzing phone before heading to a local market to prepare for Eid al-Adha, the Muslim holiday. 'The entire situation is extremely blurry,' Sial said, as a sacrificial goat bleated in the background. Studying at Harvard on full financial aid is 'perhaps the best thing that ever happened to me — not just me, but also my family,' he added. 'I've heard the phrase, 'It takes a village,' and for me, it was that: It took an entire village to send me, and make me capable enough, to attend Harvard from Pakistan.' Advertisement Harvard student Abdullah Shahid Sial spoke at a rally in Cambridge in April. Erin Clark/Globe Staff For many of these students, getting accepted into Harvard isn't just the dream of a lifetime, or one lifetime; it's the culmination of several lifetimes of financial and emotional investment. Enos has dedicated his life to supporting education of girls from vulnerable communities in Kenya. He was raised by a single mother who gave birth at 16 after being pulled out of seventh grade and 'forcefully married.' His mother's story is what 'strengthened my conviction to support girls' access to college education,' he said. Enos's grandmother further bolstered that conviction with the $3,000 she put toward his tuition. It was a major sacrifice for her, yet still a fraction of the total cost of his graduate education: $101,974. To get there, Enos is also counting on $54,000 in financial aid from Harvard and a friend's commitment to cover the rest. Enos also raised around $2,200 Such sacrifices are not uncommon, said Dan Berger, an immigration lawyer in Northampton. However, that investment is now at risk as the federal government continues to find new ways to target international students: travel to the United States from 19 countries. 'In August, will Harvard still have an active F-1 student program?,' Berger said. When students with valid visas fly into the United States, will their SEVIS records be active? 'That's what we don't know,' he said. Advertisement The federal government has a lot of power, and 'the amount of power they have is going to be worked out in court cases over the next couple months,' he added. Meanwhile, Trump has threatened Columbia University's accreditation, despite winning significant concessions from the school. Some observers say that suggeststhere is little chance any dispute can be settled at the bargaining table. 'There is no path to negotiation,' said financing expert and former Harvard budget officer Larry Ladd. 'The [Trump] administration is unreliable and inconsistent. Their demands are vague, and you can't be sure that what they say they will agree to, they will agree to. Columbia is Exhibit A.' In this climate, the students themselves have little choice but to wait and worry. Other students could decide not to come at all, said rising Harvard junior Karl Molden, who was in Vienna when he got the news. 'I think it's going to be really deterring for a lot of international students who might just be scared to get arrested at the border if they try to get into the US,' said Molden. 'Certainly I'm also scared.' Students headed to the Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center to learn about democracy are wondering if they should even sign a lease here. 'If you have a family and kids and want to move them here, you're reluctant to take that risk,' said Archon Fung, the center's director. For Maya Jasanoff, a Harvard history professor whose department is — for now, at least — made up largely of students and staff from around the globe, it's upending what they believe is the university's mission. Advertisement 'It's completely baffling to me. Do we want to raise a generation of Americans who have no encounters with the outside world? Who don't learn foreign languages? Who don't engage with anything beyond the shores of this country?' said Jasanoff. 'And if so, what kind of future does that mean for the United States?' In his message Thursday, Garber said that 'contingency plans are being developed to ensure that international students and scholars can continue to pursue their work at Harvard this summer and through the coming academic year.' In Kenya, Enos said it's been heartening to hear from Magaga Enos and his grandmother. Magaga Enos When he struggled to find the right words in his native language of Luo to explain the situation to his grandmother, those messages from Harvard helped; his wife translated and read them aloud to his grandmother, and they brought her hope. 'So I have decided to cling on to that hope that things will go well if you work hard,' he said. 'I want Americans to know that we are not just statistics or pawns in a political fight. We are future leaders, scientists, teachers, and bridge builders. And we chose Harvard.' Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio of the Globe staff contributed to this report. Brooke Hauser can be reached at
