28 C Others / The Times of India
NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore is facing significant health challenges after a nine-month stint in space. Barry experiences severe muscle weakness and bone loss due to prolonged weightlessness. His rehabilitation, which may take over a year, includes rigorous core strengthening and mobility training. Despite difficulties, Barry walks within 24 hours of landing, and his family plans a restful summer vacation.
NASA aims to improve efficiency in response to President Trump's challenge to reduce waste and bloat while striving to establish a permanent lunar colony. Restructuring efforts have created internal upheaval, including significant layoffs, which raise concerns about the agency's ability to maintain its scientific integrity and achieve its ambitious goals.
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. Lowe also warned about the plastic pollution from chewing gum -- particularly when people spit it out onto the sidewalk.
Isar Aerospace aims to revolutionize space launches with its Spectrum rocket, which uses liquid oxygen and propane for an eco-friendly, high-performance solution. Despite a delayed first test flight, the company remains optimistic. With plans to manufacture 40 rockets annually, Isar seeks to provide reliable satellite launch services from Europe, marking a new chapter in space exploration.