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.....»»
Exploring the counterintuitive mysteries of black holes with Paul Sutter
In this episode of "Edge of Knowledge," we look at those most singular singularities. Produced and directed by Corey Eisenstein. Click here for transcript. (video link) Of all the amazing and varied phenomena in the cosmological zoo, black.....»»
US astronaut ends record-long spaceflight in Russian capsule
A NASA astronaut caught a Russian ride back to Earth on Wednesday after a U.S. record 355 days at the International Space Station, returning with two cosmonauts to a world torn apart by war......»»
Russian, US ISS record-holders return to earth
A record-breaking US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts were headed for Earth Wednesday in the first space landing since Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent tensions between Moscow and the West to Cold War levels......»»
Astrophotographer Spots Spacewalking Astronauts From the Ground
InfiniteZero shares a report from Space.com: Last Wednesday (March 23), NASA astronaut Raja Chari and the European Space Agency's Matthias Maurer spent nearly seven hours outside the International Space Station, performing a variety of maintenance wo.....»»
SpaceX Ending Production of Flagship Crew Capsule
SpaceX has ended production of new Crew Dragon astronaut capsules, a company executive told Reuters, as Elon Musk's space transportation company heaps resources on its next-generation spaceship program. From the report: Capping the fleet at four Crew.....»»
U.S. astronaut shares highs and lows of record space trip
U.S. astronaut Mark Vande Hei spoke about the highs and lows of his record-breaking stay aboard the International Space Station......»»
How to watch record-breaking astronaut return to Earth this week
This week, record-breaking NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei will be returning from the ISS along with two of his Russian colleagues. Here's how to watch......»»
NASA will survey the entire sky with its SPHEREx observatory
NASA is ramping up plans for a new sky survey tool that could help unravel some of the biggest mysteries about the origin of the universe......»»
The legacy of Sally Ride: America’s first woman in space
Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, didn't fit NASA's archetype for a female astronaut -- and that's precisely why she was such a pioneer......»»
Rewriting the history books: Why the Vikings left Greenland
One of the great mysteries of late medieval history is why did the Norse, who had established successful settlements in southern Greenland in 985, abandon them in the early 15th century? The consensus view has long been that colder temperatures, asso.....»»
European atom-smashers ponder response to Russia"s invasion
The Geneva-area research center that houses the world's largest atom smasher is grappling with ways to punish Russia's government while protecting Russian researchers who work to help solve the deepest mysteries of the universe......»»
Astronaut Chris Hadfield tests a future Mars rover in Death Valley
Famed astronaut Chris Hadfield is spending some time on Earth testing what could be the future of spacefaring rovers. Developed by Astrolab, the FLEX (flexible logistics and exploration) rover is a vehicle designed to assist humans in spending prolon.....»»
Tunic is a great game to play … with Twitter’s help
Tunic's mysteries are going to take more than one person to piece together......»»
Discovery uncovers a new leaf for redwoods
Redwoods are among the most well-studied trees on the planet, and yet their mysteries continue to surprise and delight scientists and nature lovers......»»
Ex-NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly Says He"s Ending Feud With Russian Space Chief
Former astronaut Scott Kelly said he is ending his feud with the head of Russia's space program after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration asked former astronauts to dial down criticism of their Russian counterparts. From a report: The d.....»»
This NASA astronaut just set a new record in space
On his second mission, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei has just broken a spaceflight record aboard the International Space Station......»»
US Astronaut"s Return Hangs in the Balance as Tensions With Russia Escalate
The US astronaut Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but now faces what could be his trickiest assignment: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tension between the two countries. From a report: Nasa.....»»
NASA says American aboard International Space Station will come back on Russian rocket "for sure"
NASA said Monday that NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei will return from the ISS later this month aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft as previously planned. The space agency sought to reaffirm Monday that it's still working closely with Russian space agenc.....»»
US astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home during tensions
U.S. astronaut Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries......»»
No, Russia Has Not Threatened To Leave An American Astronaut Behind In Space
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, the fate of the International Space Station, which has 15 partner nations and is the crown jewel of unity in space between NASA and Russia, has been up in the air (figuratively, of course). What we do know is that t.....»»