CNN 10 How astronauts pulled off the first zero-gravity barbecue
Nov 11, 2025
Nick Gepper, a three-time Olympic medalist in freestyle skiing, discusses his mental health journey and offers insights into resilience as he prepares for his third Winter Games. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance while tackling personal challenges. The episode also explores how astronauts aboard China's space station pulled off the first zero-gravity barbecue with a unique hot-air oven, showcasing their culinary creativity in space. Additionally, the impact of climate change is touched upon, linking it to recent typhoons in the Philippines.
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Polar Plunge Sweeps Much Of U.S.
- A rapid arctic blast pushed frigid polar air far south, causing dramatic temperature drops and early heavy snowfall in parts of the U.S.
- Temperatures are expected to rise again within a day, easing the immediate cold but not the broader pattern of extreme events.
Warmer Oceans Fuel Stronger Typhoons
- Scientists link warmer ocean waters to stronger, rapidly intensifying typhoons in Southeast Asia.
- This pattern raises concern because rapid intensification is harder for models to predict and worsens storm impacts.
First Space Barbecue Aboard Chinese Station
- China's astronaut crew used a specially designed hot-air oven to grill chicken wings and steaks aboard their space station.
- The meal celebrated a crew rotation and followed news that debris damaged the departing crew's return ship.