Manuel Retana arrived in the U.S. at 15 years old, unable to speak English and with nothing but a dream and $200 in his pocket. Now, he plays a crucial role implementing life support systems on spacecraft that will carry humans to the Moon and, eventually, Mars—paving the way for the next frontier of space exploration. A project manager for NASA’s Johnson Space...
From Massachusetts to Mexico and beyond, the Physicians Committee’s Food for Life plant-based nutrition and cooking class program is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes de la Hispanidad), Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, with classes that honor the rich tapestry of Latin American flavors and traditions and help fight diseases including type 2 diabetes and obesity...