Algae in space teaches us how life responds to harsh environments
Extremophiles can literally survive in many conditions, even in the extreme radiation of space. Read this article to learn how extremophiles…
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Scientists found that astronauts with coordination problems after space missions could suffer from a malfunctioning…
Extremophiles can literally survive in many conditions, even in the extreme radiation of space. Read this article to learn how extremophiles…
How do scientists look for life in the universe? Usually they look for gasses that would support life, and assume anything toxic to us would…
As we settle into October, many start turning their attention towards the fall and Halloween. Scientists turn their attention to the…
How can amino acids, lipids, and other metabolites help scientists with life detection in space? #Astrobiologists look at how our cells…
Dried plums outperformed some medications in a bone health study (in mice) at NASA Ames.
NASA will generate invaluable data on yeast’s response to deep space radiation by launching the BioSentinel satellite in 2021. Here’s…
One of the most fundamental building blocks of life on earth is DNA. This molecule consists of four base pairs and a negatively charged…
The reality of being able to live and settle on Martian or lunar bases can seem like it is getting close. To do this, we need to be able to…
For the past few decades, scientists have been looking at planets outside of our solar system to see if they could host life. Now,…
Whether it is the acceptance of different passions, backgrounds, or even favorite movies, diversity matters. A group of ten researchers who…