In one of the most tightly controlled environments on Earth, a rare bacterium has learned to disappear in plain sight. By ...

In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers have discovered that moss spores can survive the harsh conditions of space. For nine months, a species of moss was placed on the outside of the ...

"Living in Space" isn't just about designing spacecraft or stations — it's about solving the complex challenges that come with turning space into a home. The idea of making a home in space is rapidly ...

If we could farm in space, astronauts would have fresh, familiar foods. Those plants could recycle air and water. Plus, it feels good to be around plants. Once more people – and maybe even cats – can ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While it may appear humble, Earth’s moss is built darn tough. It ...

Billionaires make it seem that we have all the tech we need to settle on the moon and Mars. But the hard part of living in space is adapting the human body to extraterrestrial conditions. Business ...

As a noun, “space” has more than ten distinct definitions. English dictionaries present the word as being synonymous with time, size, sound, emptiness, existence, borders, exosphere — even infinity. A ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Space is seen as the final frontier when it comes to scientific exploration. Texas A&M University, in partnership with Aegis Aerospace, is looking to take on that frontier by ...

They might've looked something like the space station in the film "2001: A Space Odyssey." There once was a dream of cities in space — vast cylindrical habitats, self-sufficient and populated by ...

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