Articles, Explainers, Videos & Infographics
Articles & Explainers
Why Does NASA Study Soft Matter in Space?
Soft matter — materials like foams, gels, and liquid crystals — are crucial in everyday life, from smartphone displays to our food to household products.
A One-Stop Spot for Space Data: NASA’s Open Science Repository
Conducting research in space can deliver scientific breakthroughs not possible on Earth.
Why does the world (and NASA) need digital twins?
Leveraging Lunar Regolith to Further Space Exploration
6 NASA Experiments on Materials, Benefitting Space and Earth
Why is Fundamental Research in Space Important?
10 Things to Know About Tissue Chips and How They Benefit Humanity.
What is Quantum Entanglement?
Why does NASA study flames in space?
What are Plant Telomeres?
Why NASA Studies Crystals?
How (and why) do NASA researchers simulate microgravity on Earth?
What is the Fifth State of Matter?
Space Biology and Astrobiology: What’s the difference?
What are the Van Allen Belts and why do they matter?
Why is NASA studying fungi?
Why send plant seeds on a journey beyond the Van Allen Belts?
Videos & Infographics
Challenges of Growing Plants in Space
Whether on the Moon, Earth, or International Space Station, plants grow differently and face diverse challenges. Learn more about these three unique environments. on.
Journey into the quantum realm with Paul Rudd!
The “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” actor and NASA quantum physicist Ethan Elliott discuss what the quantum realm is really like and how NASA studies it every day.
NASA Biological & Physical Sciences 2024 Highlights
Discover NASA's Biological & Physical Sciences (BPS) 2024 highlights, showcasing revolutionary research in in extraordinary places to advance space exploration and benefit life on Earth.
Space for a Cure
Leveraging Microgravity for Research
