Chandrayaan-3's measurements of sulfur open the doors for lunar science and exploration
India’s Chandrayaan-3 rover has found sulfur on the Moon’s surface at higher concentrations than previously seen. Sulfur, a useful resource, could pave the way for future Moon bases.
Sept. 22, 2023 • ~8 min
Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars
Space can damage everything from your cardiovascular and nervous systems to your mental health – long voyages can feel isolating for many.
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~8 min
NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial
Months after a military officer made sensational claims about unexplained objects in the skies, NASA released a report loosely outlining a scientific approach for analyzing UAP reports.
Sept. 15, 2023 • ~7 min
Heating and cooling space habitats isn't easy -- one engineering team is developing a lighter, more efficient solution
You can’t bring your AC to space, unfortunately, but innovative flow boiling and condensation research might lead to lighter, more efficient heating and cooling on spacecraft.
Sept. 14, 2023 • ~8 min
Powerful black holes might grow up in bustling galactic neighborhoods
An astronomer and ‘black hole historian’ explains how the parts of the universe black holes grow in might influence how quickly they become bright, supermassive objects.
Sept. 11, 2023 • ~8 min
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