Astronauts’ blood shows startling DNA mutations after visiting space
A new study has shown that astronauts’ blood does experience DNA mutations due to spaceflight. The study, published in Communications Biology in August, looked at …
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Living in space might permanently make your brain bigger
The brains of astronauts show permanent changes to volume even after returning to Earth, a new study suggests. Space station travelers had brain scans before …
The first humans to travel to Mars might be in this photo
NASA is sending humans back to the Moon. That’s a plan that’s been in the works for some time now, but when the current presidential …
NASA explains why it didn’t have enough space suits for an all-female spacewalk
This was supposed to be a history-making week for NASA, with the first all-female spacewalk originally planned to take place on Friday. Unfortunately, a last-second …
Space makes your herpes flare up, apparently
Riding into space on the top of a rocket is something that very few people ever get the opportunity to do. It’s a dangerous journey, …
NASA swaps out astronauts for first manned flight on Boeing’s new ship
Last year was a huge year for private spaceflight, with a steady stream of very successful launches and huge progress being made on more ambitious …
After nearly 200 days, three ISS crew members land safely back on Earth
A trio of scientists who spent nearly 200 days in space have now landed safely back on Earth after departing the International Space Station. NASA’s …
Here’s what the inside of SpaceX’s Dragon crew capsule looks like
SpaceX is just one of the companies currently racing to become the first to deliver a manned flight solution to NASA, and at its latest …
NASA is ready to name the astronauts who will take the very first SpaceX and Boeing flights
NASA’s plans for sending manned missions aboard spacecraft from SpaceX and Boeing might be a bit delayed — thanks to the companies, not NASA itself …
Scientists invent way to turn astronaut poop into food for long-haul space missions
Humanity has big dreams when it comes to space travel, but our technology isn’t quite there yet. Spacecraft that can take astronauts to Mars and …
Japanese astronaut says he’s grown 3.5 inches taller since traveling to space
There are several different factors that help to determine how tall each of us stands. Genetics obviously plays a big role, but the gravitational pull …
How an all-new spacesuit could save astronauts from being lost in space
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut, the thought of accidentally drifting away from the safety of a spacecraft or space station has likely …
Space makes astronauts’ brains move, and scientists can’t tell if that’s bad or not
If you were about to embark on a journey into outer space there’s probably plenty of things that would be running through your mind. Whether …
Astronaut pee could be turned into plastics
Astronauts are masters at recycling, and the brave space farers aboard the International Space Station already repurpose urine and the humidity they exhale into drinking …
Here are NASA’s new astronauts and – oh god, say that’s not a selfie stick
Earlier this week, NASA held a big event to introduce the world to its newest class of astronaut candidates. The group, which will now begin …
Watch NASA announce its new astronaut class live right here
Today, NASA will reveal its newest astronauts by formally introducing the 2017 astronaut class, and you can watch it happen live. The event, which will …
An astronaut explains what it’s like to come back to Earth after living in space
Between Gravity, Interstellar and The Martian, the idea of spending a significant amount of time in space has become an increasingly popular form of entertainment. …
ISS astronauts get to work with Microsoft’s HoloLens before anyone else
Microsoft demoed its augmented reality headset many times, impressing the audience with the potential of HoloLens. The first headsets will be available to developers in …
