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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Behind the camera: Astronauts talk with students from space station
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nichole Ayers with NASA and Takuya Onishi with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), both Expedition 53 crewmates, are seen on board the International Space Station broadcasting their answers to students questions about life on orbit. How do astronauts record their frequent video conversations with children and others on the ground? This photo, taken by an unidentified crew member aboard the International Space Station reveals the May 20, 2025, Ayers and Onishi replied to questions submitted by students from schools in New York and Ohio. In this photo, they are shown during the first session, fielding the pre-recorded queries from Long Beach Middle School in Lido Beach. As is often used for such video sessions, Ayers and Onishi are set up in the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, JAXA's primary contribution to the orbiting complex and its largest science International Space Station orbits Earth at about 260 miles (420 kilometers) above the planet. Besides being a rare behind-the-scenes view of a regular activity aboard the space station, this photo also answers a question that one of the students may have asked that day. If astronauts are in microgravity aboard the space station, how do they stand still and upright during a long Q&A session on camera? Look carefully at Ayers' and Onishi's feet and you can see they are hooked under a blue metal bar positioned there for just such a reason. If you look along the lower wall closer to the camera, you can also see foot restraints for when astronauts are working with the science racks. While astronauts have demonstrated being able to "stand" without such tools, every motion they make can start them slowly tumbling or spinning in place. You can read more about the activities aboard the International Space Station and you can watch astronauts demonstrate the effects of motion in microgravity.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Iconic local retail store closing after successful 40-year run
The past few years have dealt the retail industry a tough blow. And that extends to major chains and local businesses alike. The trouble started during the pandemic, when retail stores were forced to close their doors to customers. Smaller businesses with an online presence were able to keep going. But those that relied on foot traffic suffered a huge loss of revenue in 2020, to the point where many didn't recover. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Even retail businesses thatdid recover from the events of 2020 haven't had it easy since. Related: Costco quietly drops popular product, saddens fans Inflation has plagued consumers since it started creeping upward in 2021. These days, consumers are still paying more for everything from rent to groceries. As a result, people don't have as much money to spend at retail stores. And so not surprisingly, sluggish sales are continuing to force a lot of local retailers to shutter or file for bankruptcy. At this point, it's fair to say that the retail industry on a whole is worried about tariffs. Giants like Walmart and Costco may be reasonably poised to deal with the impact of tariffs, given their massive footprints. Related: Walmart makes surprise cuts as it looks at tariff price hikes But even Walmart has cautioned consumers and investors alike that it may need to raise prices if it can't absorb the entire hit of tariffs on its own. If major retailers are concerned about the impact of tariffs, it stands to reason that small businesses that rely on imports are even more stressed about them. Local businesses don't have the negotiating power that companies like Walmart and Costco do. And it won't be surprising to see many beloved stores shut down if tariff policies substantially drive up the cost of procuring inventory. While sluggish sales, inflation, and tariff worries may be driving a good number of retailers to close, one iconic San Francisco store is shuttering for a different reason. Japan Video and Media, a thriving San Francisco business, has announced plans to close its doors for good at the end of the month. The store has had a successful 40-year run. Related: Iconic department store flagship survives, still could close Owner Takeshi Onishi was born in Japan and moved to the U.S. for college. He decided to stay and open a business in San Francisco's Japantown. Soon after, it gained a reputation as being the only store in the area with a notable inventory of Japanese and Korean videos with English subtitles. Onishi's goal was to open a store that introduced people to Japanese culture and made the language more accessible. Japan Video and Media was also well-known for its selection of anime merchandise and collectibles. The store was so popular that in 2020, San Francisco awarded it legacy business status. More retail: Walmart CEO sounds alarm on a big problem for customersTarget makes a change that might scare Walmart, CostcoTop investor takes firm stance on troubled retail brandWalmart and Costco making major change affecting all customers But now, fans have to say goodbye to Japan Video and Media as Onishi gears up to retire. "We have served over a million people," Onishi wrote in a statement. "We could not have done it without our loyal customers and our dedicated staff. We are grateful for each and every one of you." The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kaito Onishi odds to win the 2025 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
Kaito Onishi odds to win the 2025 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson details and info Date: May 1-4, 2025 May 1-4, 2025 Course: TPC Craig Ranch TPC Craig Ranch Location: McKinney, TX McKinney, TX Previous Winner: Rory McIlroy How to watch THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Thursday: The Golf Channel The Golf Channel Friday: The Golf Channel The Golf Channel Saturday: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), The Golf Channel CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), The Golf Channel Sunday: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), The Golf Channel Watch golf on Fubo! Onishi odds to win THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:06 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Onishi odds to finish in the top 5 at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Onishi odds to finish in the top 10 at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Other betting markets for Onishi at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Onishi recent performances Onishi has played nine tournaments this season, and he is yet to finish in the top 10. In his past four tournaments, Onishi has finished in the top 20 once.
Euronews
19-04-2025
- Science
- Euronews
Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi handed over control of the ISS in change of command ceremony
ADVERTISEMENT The International Space Station has a new commander. Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi of the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) took command of the orbital outpost on Friday in a change of command ceremony. Onishi took over from Russian cosmonaut Aleksey Ovchinin from Russia's national Roscosmos space agency. Onishi will lead the new Expedition 73, expected to last through to 8 December, 2025, when Ovchinin and other Expedition 72 members undock from the ISS' Rassvet module, aboard the Soyuz MS-26 space craft. The three Expedition 72 crew, which also includes NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonaut Ivan Vagner will parachute to a landing in Kazakhstan on Sunday. Ovchinin delivered an emotional farewell to his crew who've been conducting dozens of experiments and scientific research projects since their arrival at the station in late September last year. 'I want to say a big thank you to my crew. We work together. We relax together. Also, I want to say a big thank you to all people, instructors who prepared us, who supported us during our flight,' said Ovchinin. Ovchinin also welcomed Onishi warmly, and requested that he continue on the path of advancing space exploration and taking care of the ISS. 'This is a key from ISS. Now, it's your key. Take care of our station. It's our everything,' added Ovchinin. Onishi and Ovchinin have been acquainted for some time. The pair first met almost a decade ago as rookies during Expedition 48 to the ISS. Onishi noted that taking over the reigns from Ovchinin is a moment that brings him great honour. 'It's a great honour for me to accept the command of the ISS. And I feel so special that I am taking over the command from you,' said Onishi. 'It's because it's been almost nine years since we met here in 2016 during Expedition 48. At that time, both of us were rookies and here we are, two veterans who are ISS commanders,' he continued. Onishi wished Ovchinin and the rest of the outgoing Expedition well, and wished them a soft landing back on earth. The new Expedition crew will soon welcome a SpaceX cargo space craft. NASA's 32nd commercial resupply mission is set to lift off from the Kennedy Space Centre on Monday, carrying just over three tonnes of new science experiments and crew supplies. They will also be preparing for their increment's first spacewalk, planned for 1 May.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
'Take care of our station. It's our everything.' Russian cosmonaut hands control of ISS over to Japanese astronaut (video)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The keys to the International Space Station just changed hands. Cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos passed control of the orbiting lab over to Takuya Onishi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in a change-of-command ceremony this afternoon (April 18). "Take care of our station," Ovchinin told Onishi shortly after handing him the symbolic key to the International Space Station (ISS). "It's our everything." "Thank you very much, Alexey," Onishi replied. "It's a great honor for me to accept the command of the ISS, and I feel so special that I am taking over the command from you." After Onishi said a few more words, the two men embraced, and the rest of the ISS crew applauded. The ceremony was one of the final orbital events for Ovchinin, fellow cosmonaut Ivan Vagner and NASA's Don Pettit. The trio arrived at the ISS aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft on Sept. 11 and are scheduled to depart on Saturday (April 19) at 5:57 p.m. EDT (2157 GMT). That undocking will mark the official end of the station's current Expedition 72, which Ovchinin commands, and the start of Expedition 73, with Onishi in control. Related stories: — Interview: Inside astronaut Don Pettit's jaw-dropping space photography — 'Spaceborne': Astronaut Don Pettit's amazing space photos (gallery) — International Space Station: Everything you need to know about the orbital laboratory If all goes according to plan, the Soyuz carrying Ovchinin, Pettit and Vagner will touch down on the steppe of Kazakhstan on Saturday around 9:20 p.m. EDT (0120 GMT and 6:20 a.m. local Kazakh time on April 20). You can watch their homecoming live on when the time comes.
