Mike Massimino, the former astronaut who became the first man to tweet from space during one of his two space flights, says companies like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin are close to sending paying customers to space. These companies are "the best hope we have for a thriving space program," he tells Cheddar in an interview Thursday.
For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/spacing-out-with-mike-massimino).
Eisenhower’s interstate system was the biggest infrastructure project of its time. What justified the cost was its potential to connect all corners of America, but the unforeseen impacts of the highway system seemed to do the opposite of the intention.
Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the state of Alaska, spoke to Cheddar about Alaska's remarkable task of getting COVID vaccines to a widespread populace even as the state opens up eligibility to nearly everyone.
Jennifer Keesson, IKEA's U.S. sustainability manager, spoke to Cheddar about the retailer's ultimate goal of being climate positive by the start of the next decade.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska has become the first state to drop eligibility requirements and allow anyone 16 or older who lives or works in the state to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Fragments of a rare meteorite have been discovered in an English village. The discovery comes after residents were urged to check their gardens and neighborhoods after a meteor was seen shooting through the night sky last month.
Jeff King, senior director of global sustainability and social impact for Hersey's, talked to Cheddar about the candy giant's science-based plans to reduce its carbon footprint to tackle climate change.
Scientists have discovered that some Japanese sea slugs can grow whole new bodies if their heads are cut off.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing.
Child Benefit, Meghan and Harry Bombshells & Eminem vs. Gen Z
Lately, supermarkets are switching to a new type of line, and that line is much longer. However, according to queueing experts, that might not be a bad thing.
