ZEN ORBIT
In 1998, NASA sent a miniature rose into orbit; microgravity changed the flower’s scent, and perfumers later bottled the otherworldly aroma
In 1998, a miniature rose known as Overnight Scentsation embarked on a journey aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. This extraordinary experiment delved into the effects of microgravity on the flower's fragrant profile. Scientists discovered that the space-grown rose emitted a softer, more delicate floral scent compared to its Earth-based siblings, with varying volatile compounds detected during the orbit, eventually inspiring a 'space rose' fragrance note.
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ET Review: Low-budget mobile phones
Here’s a low-budget ensemble, which has all the usuals thrown in. QWERTY keypads, friendly screens, cameras, easy-to-navigate menus... and most important of all, they can be tucked in discretely in your pouch
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ET Review: Low-budget mobile phones
Here's a low-budget ensemble, with QWERTY keypads, friendly screens, cameras all thrown in.
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