UPTON, NY – In deep space, protons are the most abundant type of charged particle. Therefore, before astronauts can safely travel far from Earth for long periods of time, it is important to know how ...
Humans are spending more time in outer space than ever, and we're bringing our gonads with us. But scientists are concerned ...
As private companies race to build orbital habitats and government agencies sketch out Mars timelines, a fundamental ...
(THE CONVERSATION) A newly discovered protein from Earth’s toughest animal is inspiring breakthrough therapies for cancer and cardiovascular disease. In 2016, researchers uncovered one of the ...
A team of private astronauts have become the first spacefarers to get an up-close view of the North and South poles – a unique trajectory that Houston researchers hope will provide crucial insights ...
Recent airborne science flights to Greenland are improving NASA’s understanding of space weather by measuring radiation exposure to air travelers and validating global radiation maps used in flight ...
Tardigrades – also known as moss piglets – prefer damp environments, but they can survive just about anywhere. Thomas Shahan/Flickr, CC BY-SA A newly discovered protein from Earth’s toughest animal is ...