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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

Cosmic Bites: How Astronauts Share Tastes of Home

Up in space, food does more than just fill stomachs. It's a big deal on the International Space Station (ISS), where astronauts from different countries share meals from their home cultures. This turns eating into a fun way to connect and feel less homesick. Jonny Kim, a Korean-American astronaut,

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Sep 15 2024SCIENCE

Flavor in Space: Unraveling the Mystery of Dull Tastes on the ISS

As we blast off into space, our taste buds remain on Earth, vulnerable to the whims of our environment. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have long reported that their food tastes dull and flavorless, a phenomenon that food scientists are eager to understand. To uncover the secrets

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