The LADEE spacecraft gathered detailed information about the ultra-thin lunar atmosphere, where it comes from, how…
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Studying Behavior in Space Shows Mice Adapt to Microgravity
NASA scientists have now published the first detailed study of how mice behave in the NASA…
What is BioNutrients?
A biology experiment called BioNutrients is testing a way to use microorganisms to produce nutrients –…
SOFIA Captures Cosmic Light Show of Star Formation
Researchers using the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, captured a cosmic light show sparked…
High School Senior Uncovers Potential for Hundreds of Earth-Like Planets in Kepler Data
An 18-year-old high school senior has won a $250,000 prize for calculating the potential for finding…
Laser Blasts Show Asteroid Bombardment, Hydrogen Make Great Recipe for Life on Mars
A new study reveals asteroid impacts on ancient Mars could have produced key ingredients for life…
What is BioSentinel?
A biology experiment on a small, deep-space satellite will study radiation exposure to help NASA prepare…
What is BioSentinel?
A biology experiment on a small, deep-space satellite will study radiation exposure to help NASA prepare…
For Holiday Celebrations and Space Radiation, Yeast is the Key
As you consume copious amounts of baked goods this holiday season, know that one of the…