This French astronaut's food in space? Foie gras and lobster bisque.
Recruit a Michelin-starred chef to reimagine French classics like foie gras and lobster bisque was the answer for Sophie Adenot, who is due to undertake her first space mission in 2026.
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What a new study suggests about pregnancy diet and type 1 diabetes—and why it's not about being perfect
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