Crews have come mainly from the US and Russia, but the Japanese space agency JAXA and European space agency ESA have also sent astronauts. Research conducted aboard the ISS often requires one ...
A study published in 2016 by scientists from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) found that microgravity alters gene expression in human hair follicles. The study collected hair samples ...
Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms, which are known to bloom earlier than other sakura, and mimosa flowers are at their peak on Awaji Island. Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park in Awaji, Hyogo ...