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.....»»
Watch astronauts perform a ‘space dance’ to mark 300 days in orbit
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei this week performed a microgravity-aided dance to celebrate reaching 300 days aboard the International Space Station......»»
Elden Ring will see the return of an environment that fans utterly loathe
Hidetaka Miyazaki has confirmed that the controversial poison swamp biome will make its return in Elden Ring......»»
These amazing Earth photos from the ISS look more like works of art
Two images of Earth captured recently by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station look more like beautiful works of art than real landscapes......»»
Untangling wired headphones is tricky in space, too
Space station astronaut Matthias Maurer has demonstrated that microgravity conditions hardly help when it comes to untangling wired headphones......»»
The James Webb Space Telescope Could Solve One of Cosmology"s Deepest Mysteries
The observatory’s unprecedented infrared measurements might at last bridge a growing rift between astronomers over how fast the universe is expanding -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Webb telescope reaches final destination, a million miles from Earth
The James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at its cosmic parking spot a million miles away, bringing it a step closer to its mission to unravel the mysteries of the Universe, NASA said Monday......»»
Astronaut’s photos show Tongan ash cloud in Earth’s atmosphere
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared photos showing ash from the Tongan volcanic eruption lingering high in Earth's atmosphere......»»
Astronomers shed new light on birth of stars and galaxies
A star is born—but how? Astronomers are unravelling the mysteries of how clouds of gas ignite to become stars and form spiral galaxies near our own......»»
NASA raises issue of dwindling astronaut numbers
As NASA looks toward expanding its crewed trips to space, the agency has voiced concerns over a possible lack of astronauts to help fulfill the missions......»»
Bones of whale extinct for 300 years that were once stored in North Carolina couple"s garage are headed for Smithsonian
A couple walking on a North Carolina beach made a rare discovery that could help researchers solve mysteries from long ago......»»
Uncovering the mysteries of methylation in plants
Growing up is a complex process for multi-celled organisms—plants included. In the days or weeks it takes to go from a seed to a sprout to a full plant, plants express hundreds of genes in different places at different times......»»
Can you spot Mount Everest in this dreamy photo taken from 250 miles up?
A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a remarkable shot of the Himalayas, but can you spot Mount Everest?.....»»
Can you spot Mount Everest in this dreamy photo taken 250 miles up?
A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a remarkable shot of the Himalayas, but can you spot Mount Everest?.....»»
Gorgeous ISS capture shows Caribbean and curvature of Earth
NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn has shared a breathtaking image taken from the space station showing the curvature of Earth as well as part of the Caribbean......»»
New Year"s science in space for a healthier life
Another year passes, and our muscles, bones, eyes and ears deteriorate as we age—even more so in space. Reactions in ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer's body after barely two months on the International Space Station are giving European scientists clue.....»»
NASA"s first Artemis moon mission will have a virtual astronaut: Amazon"s Alexa
NASA"s first Artemis moon mission will have a virtual astronaut: Amazon"s Alexa.....»»
Liquid-metal experiment provides insight into the heating mechanism of the sun"s corona
Why the sun's corona reaches temperatures of several million degrees Celsius is one of the great mysteries of solar physics. A "hot" trail to explain this effect leads to a region of the solar atmosphere just below the corona, where sound waves and c.....»»
These Lemurs Have Got Rhythm. Scientists Have Got Questions
Studying how and why rhythm evolved in these primates could help unravel the mysteries of human musicality......»»
Space station strikes multitude of poses for astronaut photographer
NASA Johnson has posted a remarkable set of images showing the International Space Station against the blackness of space......»»
Watch an astronaut have a haircut in microgravity conditions
Microgravity conditions aboard the ISS mean that a haircut in space requires a piece of extra equipment to avoid causing a mess......»»