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Scientists have discovered that the modern potato originated from hybridization between ancestors of tomato plants and a potato-like plant called etuberosum in South America around 9 million years ago, leading to the development of the petota lineage which includes cultivated and wild potato species.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has been exonerated after being accused of eating the first space-grown tomato on the International Space Station (ISS). The tomato, grown as part of a NASA salad-growing experiment, went missing after Rubio took it out of a bag to show it off on a video call. Rubio spent 371 days in space and spent up to 20 hours searching for the tomato. The cultivation of plants in space aims to supplement astronauts' diets, which currently rely on rehydrated food.
Astronaut Frank Rubio, who spent a record-setting 371 days in space, inadvertently lost a tiny tomato during his mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The tomato, part of an experiment on growing red robin tomatoes in space, floated away in the low-gravity environment and remained missing until recently. Fellow astronauts on the ISS discovered the tomato, clearing Rubio's name from accusations of eating it. The details of who found the tomato and where it was located on the space station were not revealed.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who recently completed the longest single spaceflight for an American astronaut, had been suspected of secretly eating a tomato that went missing on the International Space Station. However, the tomato was found by the current crew aboard the space station, clearing Rubio's name. The tomato was part of a project studying plant growth in space, and Rubio had spent hours searching for it to prove his innocence. The small size of the space station and the vastness of space made it difficult to locate the tomato.
The mystery of the first tomato ever grown in space, which went missing earlier this year, has finally been solved. NASA astronauts discovered the rogue fruit while floating around the International Space Station on its 25th anniversary. The tomato was grown by American astronaut Frank Rubio as part of an experiment to grow produce in space. Rubio had initially misplaced the tomato after taking it out to show students. Speculations arose that he had eaten it, but the tomato has now been found and is back in the care of NASA.
NASA's Veg-05 project, which focuses on growing fruits and vegetables in space, experienced the disappearance of a Red Robin dwarf tomato shortly after it was harvested in March. The tomato was finally found on the International Space Station (ISS) during a livestream on December 6, absolving astronaut Frank Rubio of allegations that he ate it. The Veg-05 project aimed to explore the feasibility of continuous fresh-food production in space and involved studying the growth, safety, and nutritional value of dwarf tomatoes. The missing tomato turned out to be one of only 12 successfully grown in space, compared to over 100 in a parallel experiment on Earth.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, accused of losing or eating the first space-harvested tomato, has been exonerated after the tomato reappeared eight months later. Rubio, who spent a record-breaking 371 days in space as part of the XROOTS space botany study, had placed the tomato in a bag for a show-and-tell event but found it missing upon his return. The tomato's reappearance vindicates Rubio and supports the Veg-5 study's mission to establish agricultural production in space for future space crews.
Astronaut Frank Rubio lost a tomato on the International Space Station (ISS) eight months ago, but it has finally been found. The tomato was part of ongoing experiments into growing crops on the ISS, and its disappearance was a challenge in the microgravity environment. Rubio spent hours searching for the tomato, which is highly prized by astronauts who primarily eat prepackaged foods. Growing fresh produce in space is important for both physical and mental health. The tomato reappeared during a livestream celebrating the ISS's 25th anniversary.
A missing tomato on the International Space Station sparked a lighthearted mystery among the astronauts, with accusations directed at astronaut Frank Rubio. Rubio, who recently broke the record for the longest spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut, explained that he had harvested the tomato as part of a space botany study but had lost it. After months of searching, the tomato was finally found, exonerating Rubio from the accusations. The tomato was one of the first ever harvested in space and will be returned to Earth for scientific analysis.
NASA astronauts at the International Space Station have found the first tomato ever grown in space, which had been lost for 8 months. The tomato was grown in March as part of a NASA experiment to grow produce in space for longer-term missions. American astronaut Frank Rubio, who holds the record for longest spaceflight, harvested the tomato but misplaced it after taking it out of a Ziploc bag to show some students. Rubio spent hours searching for it but assumed it had been discarded. The tomato's discovery clears Rubio's name from accusations of eating it. The condition and location of the tomato were not disclosed.
After mysteriously disappearing over eight months ago, a tomato grown in microgravity by US astronaut Francisco "Frank" Rubio has been found on the International Space Station (ISS). The tomato, part of an agricultural experiment to study sustainable food production in space, was feared to have been eaten by Rubio. However, during a live stream celebrating the ISS's 25th anniversary, the crew announced that the tomato had been located. The condition and exact location of the tomato were not disclosed. The tomato's discovery brings relief to Rubio, who spent a record 371 days in space and was concerned about being labeled a tomato thief.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who grew one of the first tomatoes in space, lost the fruit during his 371-day mission on the International Space Station. Rubio suspected that the tomato had floated away due to microgravity. After over two months, the tomato was finally found by other ISS members during a livestream celebrating the station's 25th anniversary, exonerating Rubio from accusations of eating it. The state of the tomato was not confirmed.
Astronaut Frank Rubio lost a tomato he had harvested in space, leading to a lighthearted mystery that lasted for months. Despite spending hours searching for it, Rubio was unable to find the tomato before returning to Earth. However, during a recent news conference, the remaining crew members on the International Space Station revealed that they had located the tomato, exonerating Rubio from accusations of eating it. The state of the tomato was not specified, but Rubio believed it had likely shriveled beyond recognition due to the high humidity in space. Rubio's extended stay on the space station set a record for the longest time a US astronaut has spent in microgravity.
NASA astronauts have finally located a 1-inch tomato that was lost in space for over 8 months. The tomato, part of the Veg-05 experiment, was lost by astronaut Frank Rubio after an off-Earth harvest in March. The tomato's remains were found by another ISS crew, exonerating Rubio from blame. The incident turned into an inside joke for Rubio, who had spent hours searching for the tomato. The discovery highlights the challenges of growing plants in microgravity and could provide insights for future missions to the moon or Mars.
A tomato that was lost by NASA astronaut Frank Rubio during an off-Earth harvest in March has been found on the International Space Station (ISS) more than eight months later. The 1-inch-wide Red Robin dwarf tomato was part of the final harvest for the Veg-05 experiment. Rubio's share of the tomatoes, stored in a Ziploc bag, floated away before he could eat it. The tomato's remains were finally retrieved by another ISS crew, putting an end to the inside joke blaming Rubio for eating it. The incident highlights the challenges of growing plants in space and the need for better procedures to prevent items from getting lost.