Jessica Rendall

Jessica Rendall

Jessica Rendall is a reporter based in Brooklyn with a special interest in what keeps humans healthy — both on Earth and in space. Previously, she was a staff wellness writer at CNET and a freelancer who covered public health, music and lifestyle. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri and enjoys watching movies with subtitles on.

Latest articles by Jessica Rendall

SpaceX just launched disease-causing bacteria to the International Space Station

By Jessica Rendall published

SpaceX just launched the Crew-11 astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA — along with an interesting bacterial experiment.

International Space Station
Two people swim in a metal cage in a pool

Want to bulk up and build muscle? Don't go to space

By Jessica Rendall published

Tissue samples sent to the International Space Station reveal what can happen to astronauts on long-term missions.

Space Exploration

Jewels sparkle like stars in Van Cleef and Arpels' 'Cosmic Splendor' at NYC's American Museum of Natural History

By Jessica Rendall published

The American Museum of Natural History in New York has a new space gems exhibit, courtesy of luxury jewel Van Cleef and Arpels.

Astronomy

This strange bacteria aligns to Earth's magnetic field and needs friends to survive

By Jessica Rendall published

A unique type of bacteria appears to have social groups — left alone, they'd die.

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