Sending humans virtually anywhere in space beyond the Moon pushes logistics of health, food, and psychology to limits we're only just beginning to grasp. A staple solution to these problems in sci… [+4505 chars]
Whitehead Institute Member Sebastian Lourido and his lab members study the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite causes the disease toxoplasmosis, which can be dangerous for pregnant or immunocomp… [+7445 chars]
Harbour seals may sound different than expected from their body size. Is this ability related to their vocal talents or is it the result of an anatomical adaptation? An international team of research… [+2018 chars]
We’ve seen a lot of different robots over the years. From robots that can teach themselves to run, to robots designed to explore the Moon. There are even robots that can give you vaccinations. Now, t… [+2276 chars]
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have detected two rocky alien worlds orbiting a nearby M dwarf star known as HD 260655. The newly found exoplanets are larger an… [+3464 chars]
The Carlini base on King George Island, hosting the seismometer located closest to the seismic region, and the Bransfield Strait. Credit: Milton Percy Plasencia Linares In a remote area, a mix of ge… [+5994 chars]
There’s an excellent chance to watch a meteor shower in the pre-dawn hours next week. From May 4th, 5th, and 6th, at a few hours past midnight in the Northern Hemisphere, go outside in a dark area a… [+1838 chars]
Something deep in the heart of the Milky Way galaxy is glowing with gamma radiation, and nobody can figure out for sure what it might be. Colliding dark matter has been proposed, ruled out, and then… [+3824 chars]
Scientists have worked out how the piezoionic effect works in hydrogels, an advance that could further the application of ionic skins to prosthetic arms or robot hands. Scientists have worked out h… [+3734 chars]
Last week, the Perseverance rover, launched by NASA, captured stunning images of Phobos as it eclipsed the Sun. The gorgeous view of Phobos shielding the Suns rays from reaching the surface of Mars w… [+2295 chars]
NASA plans to send a crew of astronauts to the moon in 2025 armed with the exciting task of building the first-ever lunar science base. It's an ambitious dream that stems from the agency's overarchin… [+4226 chars]
Rocket Lab will take a shot a making history today with its attempt to catch a spent booster midair with a helicopter. This (mostly) unprecedented technique is apparently the safest and most efficien… [+2705 chars]
