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…