Lettuce samples from the International Space Station are being studied to determine the effects of microgravity on crop ...

A recent study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces investigates the potential for using 3D printing in weightlessness, also known as microgravity, with titania foam. This study was ...

Some of the first experiments in space dealt with gravity and weightlessness. They were somewhat simple studies to test the new environment. Alan Shepard was the first man to hit a golf ball on the ...

Don Pettit, an astronaut on board the International Space Station, uses laptop speakers and an mp3 player to demonstrate the physics of sound in space.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: ESA/ESRANGE/Lars Thulin A suborbital rocket is set to help scientists take the next step ...

Astrobiology is the study of life’s origin, evolution, and distribution in the universe. Understanding how organisms adapt to microgravity and space radiation provides valuable insights into ...

Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cogni­tion, but little is known about its specific impact on the brain. To discover how brain cells respond to microgravity, ...

Menstrual cups are important for future space missions as astronauts won't have frequent opportunities to restock supplies.

Menstruation in space is a topic that has long been overlooked, yet it is becoming an essential part of astronaut health ...