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.....»»
SpaceX"s wildly busy year continues with astronaut splashdown
Three NASA astronauts and a European astronaut splashed down aboard their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule off the coast of Florida after midnight Friday morning, capping off their six-month mission during which they worked alongside Russian cosmonauts and.....»»
Astronaut crew returning to Earth after six months on ISS
NASA's Crew-3 mission was returning home to Earth on Thursday after six months aboard the International Space Station......»»
SpaceX"s jam-packed schedule continues with another astronaut return
Three NASA astronauts and a European astronaut are returning home from the International Space Station, capping off their six-month mission during which they worked alongside Russian cosmonauts and hosted the first all-private crew to visit the orbit.....»»
The device hoping to answer the ultimate existential questions
The final piece of an all-new detector has completed the first leg of its journey towards unlocking some of the most enduring mysteries of the universe......»»
50 Years After Walking on the Moon, an Astronaut Anticipates Our Return
In 1972 — half a century ago — Charles Moss Duke walked on the moon. Now 86 years old, he's ready for America to get back to exploring the moon, reports the Associated Press: Duke said he does not begrudge NASA for ending the Apollo prog.....»»
Chinatown Detective Agency Is the Carmen Sandiego Reimagining I Always Wanted
Set in Singapore in 2037, Chinatown Detective Agency follows private investigator Amira Darma as she investigates a series of mysteries both within the city and abroad. Disclosure: Humble Bundle, the publisher of Chinatown Detective Agency, is owned.....»»
50 years on, Apollo 16 moonwalker still "excited" by space
Fifty years after his Apollo 16 mission to the moon, retired NASA astronaut Charlie Duke says he's ready for the U.S. to get back to lunar exploration......»»
UAE to send astronaut on six-month ISS mission
The United Arab Emirates announced Friday it will send an astronaut on a six-month mission to space, as it seeks to become a major player in the industry......»»
SpaceX launches another historic astronaut mission
A SpaceX rocket and spacecraft took off Wednesday morning carrying four astronauts destined for the International Space Station, including the first Black woman to join the ISS crew......»»
SpaceX to launch another historic astronaut mission tomorrow
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft are headed back to the launch pad, kicking off the second astronaut mission for SpaceX in just one month. On board will be four professional astronauts, destined for the International Space Station,.....»»
Animals essential to seed dispersal are the first to disappear owing to deforestation
Trees of the species Pouteria bullata, which is endemic to Brazil and whose common name is guapeva-vermelha, are found solely in the Atlantic Rainforest biome and produce sweet succulent fruit......»»
Watch how space station astronauts get ready for bed
German astronaut Matthias Maurer has shared a video showing how microgravity conditions aboard the space station affect his bedtime routine......»»
All-private SpaceX astronaut mission splashes down successfully after week of delays
The first all-private mission to the International Space Station finally made its way home Monday, making a splash down landing off the coast of Florida and concluding a mission that has lasted a week longer than expected......»»
All-private SpaceX astronaut mission on its way home after a week of delays
The first all-private mission to the International Space Station began its return trip Sunday evening after a string of delays dragged the mission out for a week longer than expected because of weather and other inopportune circumstances......»»
All-private SpaceX astronaut mission to attempt return trip from ISS after week of delays
The first all-private mission to the International Space Station is due to begin its return trip Sunday evening after a string of delays dragged the mission out for a week longer than expected because of weather and other inopportune circumstances......»»
All-private SpaceX astronaut mission to return home from the ISS after week-long delay
The first all-private mission to the International Space Station is slated to complete the final leg of its journey in the next few days, capping off what turned into a longer-than-expected journey after bad weather kept the passengers on the space s.....»»
All-private SpaceX astronaut mission to return home from the ISS after nearly week-long delay
The first all-private mission to the International Space Station is slated to complete the final leg of its journey this weekend, capping off what turned into a longer-than-expected journey after bad weather kept the passengers on the space station f.....»»
Astronaut in space successfully controls ground-based rover
If man's best friend is a dog, then in the future astronauts' closest companions might well be rovers. A technique allowing astronauts in orbit to control rovers exploring planetary surfaces has been developed by a research team from ESA, the German.....»»
Looking beyond the standard model to explore neutron decay
This prototype NIST sensor may help solve some mysteries of the universe by looking beyond the Standard Model......»»
All-private SpaceX astronaut mission to return home from the ISS
The first all-private mission to the International Space Station is slated to complete the final leg of its journey this week, capping off what will be about a 12-day, multimillion-dollar journey......»»