Tag: International Space Station

Florida scientists to send seeds to ISS to study farming solutions for Earth’s harsh conditions

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
July 28, 2025

As drought and extreme heat test American farmers more than ever, University of Florida researchers are looking to another harsh environment to create durable crops: space.  Wagner Vendrame, professor in the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: International Space Station, Outer Space

Staph-free space, UF/IFAS researchers work to improve astronaut health

by Tory Moore
December 4, 2020

Staph is commonly found in the nose and on skin, but after long durations in space, may be a risk factor for serious infection Astronauts must remain healthy throughout space missions. But when the missions lengthen, more factors can make ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, International Space Station, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, NASA, Space, Staph

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