How to code a functional molecular machine

An international team has developed a model that simulates protein evolution. Starting from stiff, unfunctional proteins,…

Comparing the chemistry of water isomers

Water molecules exist in two different forms with almost identical physical properties. For the first time,…

Student Hyperloop motor tested at ESA

Dutch students due to compete in Elon Musk's high-speed 'Hyperloop' challenge this July subjected their motor…

Graphene layered with magnetic materials could drive ultrathin spintronics

Researchers working at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) coupled graphene, a…

Light-emitting particles illuminate understanding of cellular malfunctions

Advances in cell biology, materials science and imaging are combining to create tools that will allow…

Alexander Gerst – Bio and Training

Alexander Gerst from Germany was selected for ESA’s Astronaut Corps in May 2009. His first spaceflight…

Alexander Gerst – Bio and Training

Alexander Gerst from Germany was selected for ESA’s Astronaut Corps in May 2009. His first spaceflight…

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama…

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama…

Paxi on the ISS: A view of Earth

Our alien friend Paxi, ESA Education's mascot, went to visit American astronaut Mark Vande Hei on…