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A space capsule carrying ashes of 160 people and cannabis seeds crashed into the Pacific Ocean after re-entry failure, dispersing its contents at sea. The capsule was part of a memorial spaceflight and also included cannabis plant matter for scientific study, but was lost after an anomaly during re-entry.
A SpaceX launch included a memorial capsule carrying remains that successfully launched and reentered Earth's atmosphere but failed to deploy its parachute, resulting in the capsule crashing into the Pacific Ocean and dispersing its contents, marking a partial success for the mission.
MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed an innovative ingestible capsule that delivers drugs directly to the digestive tract, eliminating the need for painful injections. Inspired by squid propulsion, the capsule uses compressed gas or springs to expel drugs into the stomach wall or other organs. This method is effective for large protein-based drugs like insulin, achieving drug concentrations comparable to injections without tissue damage. The capsules, tested successfully in animals, offer a promising alternative for patients requiring frequent injections, with plans for human trials in the future.