The rigors of space travel could accelerate changes in the human body usually associated with aging. According to a new study ...

"Living in Space" isn't just about designing spacecraft or stations — it's about solving the complex challenges that come ...

A world-first study has proven microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of space launch. The study has been published in npj Microgravity. Space agencies are planning to send ...

It all sounds grand and, after decades of disappointment and lost ambition in space, perhaps a little too far-fetched.

A resilient gut microbe, Bacillus subtilis, has survived the extreme conditions of space launch and reentry - great news for ...

Previous experiments on board the International Space Station (ISS) have shown that certain types of bacteria can survive in ...

The cosmos has long been a canvas for creatives who imagine a future where people live among the stars. Now, humanity stands at a pivotal juncture as the laborious, expensive and high-stakes process ...