An Original Idea: Let Microbes Mine Metals in Space
Scientists are experimenting with using microbes to extract precious minerals from asteroid materials in microgravity environments.
The crew of astronauts arrived at the international space station
Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday night Finnish time, after a 34-hour journey from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Sex in Space? The Consequences Could Be Dire
A new study indicates that potential sexual activity during space missions could pose risks to reproductive health, sparking discussions among researchers about its implications for future manned space travel.
Unexpected Discovery: Mutated Viruses in Space May Help Combat Severe Human Infections
Scientists have found that viruses in space undergo mutations that enhance their ability to infect bacteria, which could have implications for fighting human infections.
In space, the body ages faster, radiation and microgravity affect health
Four astronauts returned to Earth a month early due to a serious health condition experienced by one of them while aboard the International Space Station.
Space experiments reveal new way to fight drug-resistant superbugs, scientists say
Research indicates that microgravity conditions aboard the International Space Station can alter the behavior of viruses and bacteria, potentially aiding in the fight against drug-resistant superbugs.
Why Chinese space station is studying how gravity affects battery performance
China's Tiangong space station is conducting experiments to enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries in microgravity, led by the country's second civilian astronaut, to potentially improve safety and power.