ISS astronauts serve up space sushi | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2025
Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts use creativity and culture to make life in orbit feel a little more like home.
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1st Indian astronaut to visit ISS welcomed home as a hero
“Since I landed in Lucknow around 7:30 this morning, I must have clicked about 2,000 selfies.”
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The next Ozempic: A 4-in-1 breakthrough for lasting weight loss
Scientists are racing to improve weight loss treatments beyond drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are effective but plagued by nausea, bone loss, and weight regain. Tufts University chemists have created a new multi-target compound that goes beyond the usual…
Your nose could detect Alzheimer’s years before memory loss
Researchers have uncovered why smell often fades early in Alzheimer’s: the brain’s immune cells dismantle key nerve connections between the olfactory bulb and brainstem. Membrane changes in neurons send an “eat-me” signal to microglia, which mistakenly destroy them. Evidence from…
How long can one RSV shot protect seniors? Study shows surprising two-year shield
A single RSV vaccine dose is proving to be a powerful shield for older adults, significantly reducing hospitalizations and severe illness over two consecutive RSV seasons. While protection is strongest in the first year and declines somewhat in the second,…
England’s forgotten first king deserves to be famous, says Æthelstan biographer as anniversaries approach
A new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England, explains why he isn’t better known and highlights his many overlooked achievements. The book’s author, Professor…
Watch live online as an asteroid the size of a commercial jet passes within Earth-moon distance on Sept. 3 (video)
On Wednesday (Sept. 3), the asteroid 2025 QDB will come to within just over half the distance between Earth and the moon, and you can watch its progress live online.
Mercury makes an elusive appearance with the bright star Regulus on Sept. 2
Mercury will be close to Regulus embedded among the stars of the constellation Leo.
Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it
Today, NASA recovers over 90% of the water used in space.