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UNBELIEVABLE: Laika | History Defined

In 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return alive

In 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return alive. Their July 22 flight reached 110 kilometers above Earth. The mission tested how living organisms responded to launch forces, weightlessness and reentry. The data later supported…

The Economic Times

This stop-motion movie just turned 10 – and it reminded me to use animation to test home cinema systems more

Happy birthday, Kubo!

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After Project Hail Mary, There's Another Bestseller About Space I Need A Movie For ASAP

I'm ready to blast off... again!

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Long Before Astronauts, These Animals Took the Ultimate Space Risk

When we think of space exploration names like Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong dominate the narrative. But long before humans ever strapped themselves into rockets animals were sent into space as living test subjects. Their missions were risky, one way and driven by a simple question scientists could not answer…

Times Pets

The Times hit with legal complaint over scathing Scots poet review

A NEWSPAPER has been made the subject of a legal complaint after appearing to suggest that a Scottish poet had committed plagiarism.

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Conversation

Ireland fails to qualify at Eurovision with Emmy Kristiansen

The country, which ties with Sweden for the most Eurovision wins, sent the 24-year-old to perform her entry Laika Party.

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Eurovision star Emmy was ‘scared’ of Irish judges

The 24-year-old Norwegian singer was voted through as the 2025 Ireland Eurovision representative with her song Laika Party.

Evening Standard

From sauna anthems to space dogs: Here are Euronews Culture's favourite Eurovision 2025 entries

From milkshake men and sauna anthems, to a reimagining of Laika the Soviet space dog’s tragic tale, these are our favourite tracks from the acts competing to win Eurovision 2025.

Euronews

Stray Dogs In Giza Become Tourist Draw After 'Pyramid Puppy' Sensation

Beneath the blazing Egyptian sun, crowds at the Giza Pyramids gazed up at the ancient wonders, but some had their eyes peeled for a new attraction.

International Business Times

'Beppo go home?' An astronaut monkey steals hearts in tear-jerking SNL skit

Saturday Night Live released a heart-wrenching skit about Beppo the astronaut monkey.

Space

Dogs and Monsters by Mark Haddon review – myth and legend refocused in deft short stories

The author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time gives fresh legs to the Minotaur, Actaeon, his hounds and more

The Guardian - UK

Rome Mayor Denounces Vandalism Of Olympic Volleyball Champion

Vandalism of Paola Egonu tribute mural in Rome sparks national conversation on racism and unity in Italy.

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Graffiti celebrating Italian volleyball player Paola Egonu vandalized after Italy wins Olympic gold

Rome’s mayor and a chorus of others have denounced the defacing of a street-art celebration of Paola Egonu

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The Guardian - UK

‘Vulgar racism’: outrage after mural of Italian volleyball star is vandalised

Defacing of Rome artwork celebrating Olympic champion Paola Egonu widely condemned across political spectrum

The Guardian - UK

Hyper by Agri Ismaïl review – the tidal forces of money

A Kurdish family is uprooted and blown around the globe in this flinty and ambitious debut of big, heady ideas

Wallpaper

Quirky tech for 2024, from robotic space dogs to extreme speakers

Our pick of quirky tech for the year ahead embraces ten more eccentric products, partnerships and conceptual dreams

The Guardian - UK

A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith review – one-way ticket to Muskow anyone?

Elon Musk has pledged to settle the red planet. Is it really worth the bother?

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The Guardian - UK

Would I use AI to write my novels? I’d get better results from a monkey with an iPhone

I asked ChatGPT to improve my latest novel and lost no sleep over the results. But I do worry about diverse voices being crowded out, says novelist Monica Ali

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Dogs in space: this friendly canine AI is designed to comfort lonely astronauts

Long-range space missions pose huge psychological problems. This robotic dog is designed to keep astronauts company whilst checking their vital signs

GamesRadar

Laika: Aged Through Blood is part bloody Excitebike, part furry Mad Max

Indie Spotlight | The unique Metroidvania stars a coyote on a motorcycle that's out for vengeance

GamesRadar

In one of October's biggest sleeper hits, Max Payne-grade bullet time carries this gorgeous motorbike Metroidvania to 95% positive reviews

Laika: Aged Through Blood is a thrilling ride through a bleak and stylized post-apocalyptic wasteland

Radio France Internationale

Félicette the French space cat, the world's only feline astronaut

Sixty years ago this month, France became the first country to send a cat into space. That flight, on 18 October 1963, remains the only time a feline has ever made it into space and back again. How did the French space agency do it – and why?

The Guardian - UK

First cat in space: how a Parisian stray called Félicette was blasted far from Earth

Monkeys and dogs were usually used to test whether humans could survive outside Earth’s atmosphere – but 60 years ago the French tried something a little different

PC Gamer

I have no idea what to make of this 'motorvania' about a biker coyote on a quest for vengeance, but I think I like it

A demo for Laika: Aged Through Blood is coming to Steam next week.

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