The mysteries of the astronaut biome
How might space travel change the human microbiome, which is linked to so many ailments? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Space poses some massive dangers for humans, from black holes to the heat death of t.....»»
Record-breaking supermassive black hole is oldest even seen in X-rays
The supermassive black hole is 13.2 billion light-years away and could help uncover the mysteries of how the largest black holes form......»»
Euclid mission releases its first images
The Euclid mission, which will investigate the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, released its first five science images Tuesday, Nov. 7. The observatory, led by ESA (European Space Agency) with NASA contributions, is scheduled to begin regula.....»»
Unraveling the Mysteries of Math and Science Just Got Easier!
Google now has better ways to help you with all the challenges that STEM brings. The post Unraveling the Mysteries of Math and Science Just Got Easier! appeared first on Phandroid. School and learning is a lifelong pursuit, and learning ne.....»»
Huge "blobs" inside Earth are from another planet, study suggests
Scientists proposed a novel idea on Wednesday that could solve two of the world's mysteries at once—one that passes over our heads every night, and one that sits far below our feet......»»
Image: Nighttime on the East Coast
While aboard the International Space Station on Oct. 26, NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli captured the city lights of the northeastern United States and major urban areas including Long Island, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C......»»
Apollo astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly dies aged 87
A NASA astronaut who was removed from the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission but helped bring its crew back home safely thanks to his problem-solving efforts from ground control has died at the age of 87......»»
Plants in the Cerrado combine at least two strategies to survive fire, study shows
In an article published in the journal Flora, researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil examine some of the strategies developed over eons of evolution by plants in the Cerrado, Brazil's savanna-like biome, to protect themselves an.....»»
New technique uses near-miss particle physics to measure wobbling tau particles
One way physicists seek clues to unravel the mysteries of the universe is by smashing matter together and inspecting the debris. But these types of destructive experiments, while incredibly informative, have limits......»»
Drought in the Amazon: Understanding the causes and the need for an immediate action plan to save the biome
The drought plaguing the Amazon is a worrying portrait of the climate challenges facing the world. The combination of the El Niño phenomenon and anthropogenic climate change has played a significant role in accentuating this extreme weather event. T.....»»
Record-breaking NASA astronaut reveals what he’ll miss most about ISS life
Record-breaking NASA astronaut Frank Rubio recently revealed what he’ll miss most about life in orbit after spending 371 days aboard the space station......»»
US astronaut gets used to Earth after record-setting 371 days in space
After spending more than a year in space, Frank Rubio now has to get used to that pesky thing Earthlings call gravity......»»
For the third time in a year, Russian hardware on the space station is leaking
Will this leak be blamed on "external impacts" as well? Enlarge / Russia's Nauka module is seen attached to the International Space Station. (credit: Roscosmos) NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli looked out of the large wind.....»»
Q&A: New lymphedema-on-chip platform holds promise
In a new PNAS study co-authored by Boston University biomedical engineer Dr. Chris Chen, researchers say they're getting closer to understanding the mysteries of lymphedema—a condition characterized by the buildup of fluid in the body due to a malf.....»»
Antimatter: We cracked how gravity affects it. What it means for our understanding of the universe
A substance called antimatter is at the heart of one of the greatest mysteries of the universe. We know that every particle has an antimatter companion that is virtually identical to itself, but with the opposite charge. When a particle and its antip.....»»
Dark matter hunting telescope Euclid has a problem with its guidance system
The Euclid space telescope, launched in July this year to investigate the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, has run into issues during commissioning......»»
Video provides first clear views of WWII aircraft carriers lost in the pivotal Battle of Midway
Footage from deep in the Pacific Ocean has given the first detailed look at three World War II aircraft carriers that sank in the pivotal Battle of Midway and could help solve mysteries about the days-long barrage that marked a shift in control of th.....»»
Q&A: Searching for life where it shouldn"t exist
A team of Penn State scientists is working to solve one of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries: how life originated on Earth—and how it might have evolved on other planets......»»
NASA’s record-breaking astronaut arrives home safely
Frank Rubio has landed safely back on Earth after becoming the first NASA astronaut to spend a full year in space – six months longer than the original plan......»»
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is home after a year in space
His mission was originally supposed to last six months. Enlarge / NASA astronaut Frank Rubio smiles and waves moments after arriving back on Earth to wrap up more than a year in orbit. (credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls) NASA as.....»»
Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA"s Frank Rubio sets US space record
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after being stuck in space for just over a year. American Frank Rubio set a record for the longest U.S. spaceflight—a result of the extended stay......»»