It’s difficult to send people far into space. Why not send bacteria instead? That’s the simple foundation...

Francie Diep at 10:52 AM May 31 2014

“In terms of strength, wood is pretty good,” says Mike Gruntman, professor of astronautics at the ...

Daniel Engber at 11:25 AM May 28 2014

Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin announced on May 13 that his country will end cooperation on the

Emily Gertz at 09:57 AM May 20 2014

You know you've got a microbiome. Did you know NASA's Curiosity rover does, too? A recent study of swabs taken from ...

Francie Diep at 09:57 AM May 20 2014

Now—if you catch a lucky window—you can video chat with the International Space Station.

Francie Diep at 16:04 PM May 19 2014

Russia should prioritize creating a moon base with full-time residents by mid-century, according to a plan created ...

Emily Gertz at 10:07 AM May 16 2014

Once settled on another planet, colonists would likely start with hydroponic farming, using small-stature or dwarf ...

Daniel Engber at 09:58 AM May 16 2014
 
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