NASA’s Mission to the Sun is Already Cracking Some of our Star’s Mysteries
Initial data from the Parker Solar Probe offer a promising look at how the mission may unravel the sun's corona and solar wind. ...read more
Month: December 2019
Low Gravity May Make Astronauts’ Guts More Fragile
Microgravity may stop the insides of human intestines from forming strong barriers against food-borne diseases. ...read more
Are the Kids Alright? Young People are Getting Seriously Injured on E-Scooters
CT scans and X-ray data show surprising numbers of injuries among riders ages 18 to 30. ...read more
Hormonal Birth Control Might Cause the Brain’s Hypothalamus to Shrink
The research adds to the growing number of studies detailing brain changes in women on the pill. ...read more
Hubble Sees a Galaxy Brimming with Young Suns
By analyzing the light and energy from galaxies like NGC 3749, astronomers can learn about them from millions of light-years away. ...read more
Welcome to Boca Chica, the Tiny Texas Town Where SpaceX is Building its Starship
A tiny community on Texas' southernmost tip has become a prime destination for the spaceflight faithful. ...read more
A New Silicon Chip Might One Day Replace Damaged Brain Cells
The chip responds to electrical activity just like real neurons do. ...read more
This Space Anthropologist Is Chronicling Astronauts’ Lives in Orbit
Space anthropologist Jack Stuster has interviewed and observed astronauts for decades. He's also worked with NASA to improve the human experience of space exploration. ...read more
How Does Alzheimer’s Disease Cause People to Die?
The progression of the disease is slow, but inevitable. ...read more
Astronomers Find Surprisingly Complex Magnetic Fields in a Galaxy’s Halo
Astronomers hope to explain how galaxies like this one can grow magnetic fields that stretch for thousands of light-years – and what affect they have on galactic evolution. ...read more