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.....»»
No, Russia has not threatened to leave an American astronaut behind in space
The status of the ISS partnership is subject to change, of course. Enlarge / Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin has been tweeting like he's unhinged since Russia invaded Ukraine. (credit: Yegor AleyevTASS via Getty Images) It has n.....»»
The dark side of the universe: How black holes became supermassive
Black holes are among the most compelling mysteries of the universe. Nothing, not even light, can escape a black hole. And at the center of nearly every galaxy there is a supermassive black hole that's millions to billions of times more massive than.....»»
Scott Kelly Returns His "For Merit In Space Exploration" Medal To Russia
McGruber writes: Retired NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly just announced that he was returning a medal awarded to him by Russia. A translation of his announcement, which Mr Kelly made in Russian: Mr. Medvedev, I am returning to you the Russian medal "For M.....»»
The Batman: 5 Burning Questions Answered
Now that we've seen The Batman, we pore over Matt Reeves' new take on the Dark Knight and try to answer the remaining mysteries.Warning: full spoilers for The Batman ahead!Now that audiences have seen The Batman, we’re left to pore over Matt Reeves.....»»
NASA is offering to fly your name around the moon because sure, why not?
Ever dream of flying into space and seeing the moon up close?Well sorry, but chances are — unless you're very rich, very young, or an astronaut — you're probably not going to. Don't despair, though, you can still get your name out there......»»
A decade of deep-reef exploration in the Greater Caribbean
The mysteries of underwater life have long been a source of inspiration for writers, filmmakers, and marine biologists. But scientists interested in understanding the biological diversity of the oceans are often limited by the relatively shallow dept.....»»
The best mysteries on Netflix right now (March 2022)
Do you think you can keep up with the big-screen detectives and solve a crime from the comfort of home? If so, Netflix's best mysteries will test your skills......»»
NASA offers the chance to ‘fly your name around the moon’
If becoming an astronaut is no longer part of your career plan but you still love to dream of traveling to space, then how about sending your name instead?.....»»
Tycoons bound for ISS aren"t tourists, insists space company
Three tycoons and an ex-NASA astronaut are all set for the first fully private voyage to the International Space Station next month—just don't call them tourists......»»
Astronaut marks 100 days on ISS with cool Cupola pic
German astronaut Matthias Maurer has marked his 100th day aboard the space station by sharing a photo of himself inside the orbiting outpost’s Cupola module......»»
Mysteries and music: listening in to underwater life
When marine researchers started recording sounds in the seagrass meadows of the Mediterranean Sea they picked up a mysterious sound, like the croak of a frog, that resounded within the dense foliage—and nowhere else......»»
100 days of Cosmic Kiss mission
On 11 November 2021, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer was launched to the International Space Station for his first mission, Cosmic Kiss. Around 100 days later, we reflect on some highlights from space......»»
Astronaut captures magical shot of the moon and Earth
Astronaut Mark Vande Hei has shared a sublime shot of the moon and Earth captured recently from the International Space Station......»»
Astronauts in Europe ask for their own independent crew spacecraft
"Our inaction would further impact European industrial competitiveness." Enlarge / European astronaut Matthias Maurer, in the white T-shirt, joins his Crew-3 mates in hugging a Falcon 9 rocket before their launch. (credit: SpaceX).....»»
Virgin Galactic Is Looking For 1,000 People To Buy Its $450,000 Spaceflight Tickets
Virgin Galactic announced that it's opening ticket sales to the general public for its spaceflight system, "letting you become an astronaut if you're willing to pay $450,000 and put down a $150,000 deposit," reports Engadget. From the report: For tha.....»»
Exhibit Hopes to Solve Mysteries of Doodle-Filled Blackboard Kept 40 Years by Stephen Hawking
"A new museum exhibit hopes to uncover the secrets behind the doodles, in-jokes and coded messages on a blackboard that legendary physicist Stephen Hawking kept untouched for more than 35 years," reports Live Science: The blackboard dates from 1980,.....»»
Stephen Hawking Exhibition Hopes To Unravel the Mysteries of His Blackboard
Having devoted his life to the conundrums of the cosmos, Prof Stephen Hawking has left behind a mystery of his own amid the eclectic contents of his former office. From a report: The Cambridge cosmologist, who died in 2018 at the age of 76, treasured.....»»
NASA photo reveals special training for astronaut lunar missions
An eerie image released by NASA reveals how the space agency is gearing up for astronaut training for its upcoming lunar missions......»»
iPad calculator (sort of) provided by Google rather than Apple
Why there is no official iPad calculator app is one of the mysteries of the universe, ranking alongside “What is dark matter?” and “What is the biological mechanism for the placebo effect?” … more… The post iPad.....»»
The secret lives of bats reveal botanical mysteries
Many island bats are at risk of extinction, yet bats are proving essential in the survival of one of the world's most unusual plant species......»»