microgravity
This is Foam, Made in Space
Say hello to Space Foam. The ESA has a science lab on the International Space Station called Columbus. Inside that…
To Avoid Vision Problems in Space, Astronauts Will Need Some Kind of Artificial Gravity
A new study by an international team of researchers has indicated the need for artificial gravity to mitigate the effects…
7% of Scott Kelly’s Genes Changed After a Year in Space
The NASA Twin Study, which assessed how spending a year aboard the ISS affected Scott Kelly's health (compared to his…
Special Skinsuits Could Help Astronauts Avoid Back Pain When Their Spines Expand In Space
The microgravity in space makes astronauts' spines to elongate, causing back pain. A new SkinSuit being developed by the European…
What is the International Space Station?
In orbit of Earth, at an altitude of between 330 and 435 km (205 and 270 mi), is the International…
Culprit Found In Blurry Astronaut Vision Mystery
A new study released by the Radiological Society of North America has determined why astronauts who take part in long-duration…
A New NASA Cumulative Time in Space Record
Upon his return to Earth, astronaut Jeff Williams will have established a new record for most time spent in space,…
Spaceflight Will Give You The Body Of An Elderly Alcoholic Shut In
A recent study released by CU Anschutz indicates that prolonged time in space can cause liver damage, adding to overall…
Could We Make Artificial Gravity?
It's a staple of scifi, and a requirement if we're going to travel long-term in space. Will we ever develop…
Gerbils, mice perish as Russian spacecraft returns to Earth
A menagarie of animals launched to space last month has arrived back on Earth -- with a few casualties for…