Is space travel truly safe? Far from it—research has shown that the effects of space radiation and microgravity on the human body are both detrimental and long-lasting. Creating space conditions ...

The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs is encouraging applicants to consider conducting biomedical research ...

NASA astronaut Don Pettit has taken time away from his cameras to conduct a rather bizarre experiment. In the name of research, of course.

The microgravity of the ISS allows for unique science experiments. Elon Musk called this week for the deorbiting of the ...

"Cartilage damage is a really major issue that space agencies need to address despite how very poorly understood it is." ...

The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other issues. As a result, trekking beyond the Earth’s confines causes many ...

Scientists are exploring how animal models—hibernators, extremophiles, and small organisms—can help counteract the health ...

An HTC headset designed to work in microgravity is offsetting the physical and psychological challenges of humans living off-world.

"This progression to the Mission Ready phase is a really important milestone in the history of human spaceflight," John ...

International Space Station researchers continue to share their new discoveries. Their recent findings include results in the ...

Far from it – research has shown that the effects of space radiation and microgravity on the human body are both detrimental and long-lasting. Creating space conditions on Earth, however ...