Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and backward and deforms inside the skull after spaceflight.

As private companies race to build orbital habitats and government agencies sketch out Mars timelines, a fundamental biological question remains largely unanswered: can humans safely reproduce in ...

When the United States Space Force was first created, one of its early recruiting ads showed uniformed service members ...

Scientists examined brain MRI scans of astronauts and found microgravity causes upward and backward brain shifts, which gradually take months to recover after returning to Earth.

The Apollo 13 crew after returning to Earth. Credit: NASA Throughout history, humans have utilized their incredible intelligence to adapt and flourish in various environments. From traversing oceans ...

Imagine a future where humans live in huge 'space oases' on Mars – luxury indoor habitats made of heat-reflective material that grow their own food. Robots are sent into the vast Martian wilderness, ...

Humanity has never been fully satisfied with this side of the horizon. Our ancestors crested mountains and crossed oceans until our species filled every corner of the world. We invented machines for ...

A global team of scientists has identified an often-overlooked biological system - biofilms - as a critical factor in the ...

Space is hard, especially on our bones and muscles, our hearts, our eyes, and basically nearly every human organ. And yet, we can’t stay away from it. Nearly 700 people have been to space so far, and ...