Kevin Tidmarsh is Weekend Edition's Associate Producer. Kevin started out in audio making an independent history podcast at Pomona College before going on to work for NPR's Morning Edition, KCRW and S
LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. For the latest national news from NPR and our live radio broadcast, visitJing Zhao, Cristal Zuniga and Changqi Liu are the lead researchers on San Diego State University's NASA-funded "space guacamole" research project.In these challenging times, the need for reliable local reporting has never been greater. Put a value on the impact of our year-round coverage.
“It’s a dry, kind of like an instant-mix guacamole, so we have to make sure that the color, the texture, the flavor after you reconstitute it are still good,” said Changqi Liu, a food science professor at SDSU.The algae being used can grow in space and they’re rich in nutrients, which are in short supply
Currently, the researchers are considering a few different algae for their final recipe based on their color and taste profiles. Some of the algae taste more like seaweed, with an umami-forward flavor, while others have a distinct fishy or bitter aftertaste that may taste jarring in guacamole, according to the researchers.Determining which algae to use is where SDSU biologist Cristal Zuniga’s research comes in.
“This is the first time our team worked with space food,” said SDSU food scientist Jing Zhao. “But in general, they won't be able to carry a lot of food items into space, so lightweight would be a requirement.”
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Musk's Cowboy Cosplay, San Antonio Spurs: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this weekWith a new — and potentially winning — Spurs season ahead, Current readers clearly can't get enough news about the city's NBA team. Indeed, half of our most-read news stories of the week focused on the Spurs, including its current and former players.
Baca lebih lajut »
Child gun deaths and fatal drug poisonings skyrocketed over past decade, researchers findResearchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
Baca lebih lajut »
Flipper Zero gets a limited-edition transparent versionThe clear version of this “digital multitool” is limited to 7,500 units. It’s otherwise the same as the regular model.
Baca lebih lajut »
Spurs, singer Shania Twain team up for new, limited edition T-shirtSpurs' McDermott talks about the upcoming season, Devin Vassell's leadership, and more.
Baca lebih lajut »
Republican proposals to attack drug cartels wrong approach, Mexico researchers sayMexican researchers say U.S. Republican candidates proposals to bomb country is the wrong way to attack drug cartels, and instead of repressive measures it should be attacking recruitment.
Baca lebih lajut »