Mars 500 Mission
A crew of six volunteers has embarked on a simulated, 520-day Mars mission.
Space Exploration
Spaceflight & Immunity
Long-term space flight may compromise astronauts' immune systems.
NASA’s Basement Tapes
Scientists resurrect satellite data from old NASA tapes.
Volcanoes on Mercury
Ancient volcanoes found on the planet mercury challenge assumptions about the planet's chemical …
Boron Nanotubes
The main ingredient in clown makeup is being used to create a nano-material that could protect …
Satellites for Human Rights
Satellite imagery helps human rights teams assess destruction in war-torn regions of the world.
Disaster Sensing
Satellite imagery can sense chemical changes in the soil, revealing pollution, potential landslides, …
Planetary Alignment Myth
A NASA scientist de-bunks the myth that an alignment of the planets affects gravity on earth.
Green Rocket Propellant
A new rocket fuel, made of aluminum and ice, could have environmental benefits.
ET Weather Roundup
The weather on planet COROT-7b calls for pebble showers leading to a rocky downpour.