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Jan 27 2026HEALTH

Breathing Smoke: The Hidden Toll on Our Lungs

Secondhand smoke is a sneaky troublemaker. It's been causing harm to people's lungs for years, and it's not going away anytime soon. From 1990 to 2021, the number of people getting sick from breathing in secondhand smoke has been tracked. The findings show a troubling trend. Even with efforts to red

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Nov 11 2025SCIENCE

Space Food: Turning Urine into Protein for Astronauts

Astronauts might soon be eating protein powder made from their own urine. This is not a joke. The European Space Agency is exploring this idea to keep astronauts fed during long space missions. The protein powder is called Solein. It is made using air, microbes, and electricity. The process involve

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Jun 15 2025SCIENCE

Astronaut's First Glimpse of Earth's Glow

Astronaut Jonny Kim recently shared his first time-lapse video from the International Space Station. It's a stunning display of Earth's beauty from above. The video features auroras, lightning storms, and city lights, all captured from space. Kim is a former U. S. Marine. He began his eight-month m

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May 06 2025SCIENCE

Astronaut's Lightning Strike Photo

Astronauts usually fly under the radar, but every now and then, one of them does something that captures the world's attention. Nichole Ayers is one of these astronauts. She is a 36-year-old who has accomplished a lot in her life. She flew the F-22 stealth aircraft in the international war against t

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

Astronaut Celebrates 70th Birthday with a Space Landing

Astronauts often have unique ways to mark their birthdays. Don Pettit, a seasoned astronaut, celebrated his 70th birthday in an extraordinary way. He returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on the same day he turned 70. He was accompanied by his crewmates, Aleksey Ovchinin and I

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Apr 21 2025SCIENCE

The Sky's the Limit: An Astronaut's Creative Science in Space

Astronauts have a unique job. They spend months in space, conducting experiments and living in a way that most people can only dream of. One such astronaut is Don Pettit. He has a knack for capturing stunning photos from space. His journey back to Earth is coming up soon, after spending seven months

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Mar 18 2025SCIENCE

Space Travelers Return Home After a Long Detour

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally coming back to Earth. Their journey was supposed to be quick, but it turned into a much longer adventure. They launched last June on a Boeing spacecraft, aiming for an eight-day mission. However, things didn't go as planned. The spacecraft had i

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

The Flexible Ten: MLB's Top Second Basemen

Second base in baseball is all about adaptability, with players like Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the New York Yankees showing off their versatility by switching from other positions. This year's top 10 list highlights players known for their ability to adapt and perform consistently. Veteran Jose Altuve,

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Dec 26 2024SCIENCE

Space Holiday Cheer from the ISS: Astronauts Share a Cosmic Christmas

Astronauts on the International Space Station, 260 miles (420 kilometers) above Earth, sent holiday cheer to those below with a festive video message. Commander Sunita "Suni" Williams, sporting reindeer antlers, joined NASA astronaut colleagues Barry "Butch" Wilmore, Don Pettit, and Nick Hague, plus

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Dec 25 2024SCIENCE

Suni Williams' Space Stay Extended: Concerns Grow

Astronaut Suni Williams, 59, has been in space since June, and her return home has been delayed twice. Recently, NASA shared a photo of Williams and her colleague, astronaut Don Pettit, wearing Santa hats during the holidays. Many people expressed concern about their well-being, as Williams and her

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