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Space

Stranded Astronauts Rescued by SpaceX

The two astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) were finally rescued when SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday. Stranded NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were finally able to return to Earth after more than nine months stuck in orbit.

The Crew-10 mission reached the ISS roughly 29 hours after lifting off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Friday evening. On board were NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov.

A live broadcast showed scenes of excitement and joy as the new arrivals entered the ISS, warmly greeting the Expedition 72 crew, including Wilmore and Williams.

Originally, Wilmore and Williams were set to stay aboard the ISS for only eight days, but they've remained there since June 2024. Technical issues, including helium leaks and thruster problems on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft—which initially carried them to the ISS—prompted NASA to return the craft to Earth uncrewed, prioritizing safety and data collection. The Starliner safely landed at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, in September.

Throughout their extended stay, Wilmore and Williams contributed significantly to station maintenance, research projects, and ongoing testing and analysis related to the Starliner spacecraft, according to NASA.

Following the transition period with the Crew-10 astronauts, Wilmore and Williams returned home Tuesday evening (March 18th). They where joined on their return by American astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, who arrived at the ISS in September.

The Crew-10 members now aboard the ISS are slated to spend approximately six months conducting scientific research and technology tests aimed at advancing human space exploration and preparing for future missions.

Here is the flawlessly executed splashdown as they returned to planet earth. Congratulations to their successful return and to all the people at SpaceX and NASA who made it possible.

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Health Science

Knee Repairs, Nose Knows!

Researchers in Switzerland have developed a promising approach to repairing complex knee injuries using cartilage implants grown from a patient’s own nasal septum cells. The method begins by extracting a small piece of nasal cartilage, cultivating the cells on a fiber scaffold in a laboratory, and shaping them into new tissue. Past research has shown that nasal septum cells regenerate cartilage effectively and can help reduce inflammation, making this technique especially beneficial for severe damage that limits mobility and raises osteoarthritis risks.

In a clinical trial involving 98 participants across four countries, scientists compared two groups: one received implants that had matured for two days, while the other received implants matured for two weeks. Over the course of two years, both groups reported improvements in mobility and pain levels, but the longer-matured implants yielded notably better long-term outcomes. MRI scans also confirmed superior tissue composition in these more mature grafts, underscoring the value of extended maturation time.

Researchers note that this technique could also help treat osteoarthritis and prove effective for larger or previously untreated injuries. Crucially, the extra maturation time adds only minimal cost and effort but delivers significantly better results. As further research refines the process, these nasal septum–based implants could become a groundbreaking option for advanced knee cartilage repair.

World News

Wooden ‘Stonehenge’

Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered the remains of a 4,000-year-old timber circle near the town of Aars, offering a rare window into late Neolithic or early Bronze Age ritual or astronomical practices. Although the wooden posts have long since decayed, the post holes reveal that the structure once comprised 45 posts, and that it may have been modified over time. This find is part of a broader ritual landscape that includes an existing Danish woodhenge and nearby burial mounds.

Sidsel Wåhlin, curator at the Vesthimmerland Museum, called the discovery “extraordinary” for its potential to shed light on prehistoric social organization and ceremonial life in Northern Europe. The circle bears striking similarities to other woodhenges in Denmark and Britain, including one near Wiltshire, England—suggesting shared beliefs and societal practices across distant communities. These sites often reveal how early societies wove together agriculture, social order, and the supernatural.

Like Stonehenge, the circle in Aars may have been aligned with celestial events and used for gatherings, rituals, or funerals. Excavations, which began on February 24, aim to determine a more precise timeline, investigate whether the circle was expanded, and uncover any decorative elements that may have adorned the wooden posts. By piecing together these details, researchers hope to deepen our understanding of how ancient people connected the cosmic and the communal in their daily lives.

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What is all over a house?

Yesterday’s Answers to the Mind Stretchers:

I trim and I shape, but never my own,
With scissors or clippers, your hair I’ve known.
People come in looking rough and wild,
But leave my chair looking sharp and styled.
Who am I?

Answer: A Barber… Albert Knox got the correct answer in first! And just in time because Chris Hostetler’s answer was just second behind him. 😜 

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