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Artificial Gravity Provides Partial Protection for Biology in Space
Space Experiments
Sep 6, 2022
New findings from a study using fruit flies on the International Space Station suggest that space travel has an impact on the central nervous system, but that artificial gravity provides partial protection against those changes.
Around the Moon and Back: A Test Drive for Science
Space Experiments
Aug 17, 2022
When gazing up at the Moon in the night sky, envision a future where humans can live and work on the lunar surface. Part of that work includes valuable research, as the Moon offers two environments important for science – and to which we do not currently have access down on the ground: The Moon’s... Read More
In the foreground, is capsule orbiting around the cratered surface of the Moon with half of Earth appearing behind.
What is NASA’s GeneLab?
Space Experiments
Aug 15, 2022
With GeneLab, NASA’s open repository for space biology data, anyone – from students to specialists – can explore and make discoveries about ways life from Earth is affected by the conditions of space.
How do Dangerous Blood Clots Form in Space? New Insights from a Valve Model May Provide Information to Protect Astronauts
Space Experiments, Space Biology
Aug 2, 2022
Determining how blood-flow patterns near valves in the veins affect the movement of red blood cells may identify ways to prevent blood clots in astronauts.
Photo of a man and woman in lab coats working at a computer and microscope
NASA Selects 5 Proposals to Provide New Insights from Openly Available Data in the Physical Sciences Informatics System
Space Experiments, Physical Sciences
Jun 30, 2022
NASA’s Physical Sciences Research Program has selected five ground-based proposals in response to the Physical Sciences Informatics System call for proposals. This program element is part of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences - 2021 (ROSES-2021)... Read More
Photo of the international space station in orbit above a blue and white earth and against a black background.
Making the Invisible Visible: The Remarkable Journey of a Powerhouse Space Microscope
Space Experiments
Jun 23, 2022
You may not be familiar with the term “colloids;” yet, they are a part of our everyday lives. Colloids are mixtures of microscopic particles suspended in fluids — substances that are part solid, part liquid. In our daily life, colloids are found in everything from toothpaste to ketchup, paint to... Read More
Astronaut inside the International Space Station holding onto white framed box with bright open area containing black wires and other mechanics inside.
Exploring the Fundamentals of Space Farming
Space Experiments
May 31, 2022
In space, it’s not as easy as taking a convenient trip to the grocery store and having a wide variety of nutritious options to choose from in order to prepare a well-balanced meal. To thrive in deep space, it’s essential for astronauts to have access to nutrient-rich foods. Currently, they take... Read More
Scientist fills small cylinders with samples of soil and microbes.
How do You Harvest Microgreens in Microgravity?
Space Experiments, Space Biology
May 17, 2022
Harvesting and containment technologies for microgreens may allow astronauts to add these delicious, nutritious crops to their space diet.
Scientists Grow Plants in Lunar Soil
Space Experiments
May 12, 2022
NASA-funded study breaks new ground in plant research.
Space Station’s Quest for the Secrets of Fire
Space Experiments
Apr 18, 2022
Researchers completed a series of experiments on the International Space Station that explored flame behavior without the influence of gravity to understand the underlying physics behind flame structure and behavior.
Kennedy Scientists Develop New Way to Plant, Nourish Seeds in Space
Space Experiments
Apr 5, 2022
What started five years ago as a casual conversation among a small group at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center recently showed results that one day may help feed astronauts on long-duration space missions.
Contraband Corned Beef and the Early Days of Space Biology: the Gemini III Mission
Space Experiments
Mar 17, 2022
The Gemini III mission carried two remarkable firsts: an astronaut’s smuggled sandwich and NASA’s first fundamental space biology experiment in orbit.
Space Station to Host ‘Self-Healing’ Quantum Communications Tech Demo
Space Experiments
Mar 7, 2022
The NASA-funded experiment will test two technologies that could eventually enable quantum computers to communicate with each other no matter where they are located.
4 Agencies Select 8 Research Projects to Extend Longevity of 3D Tissue Chips to 6 Months
Space Experiments, Space Biology
Mar 1, 2022
NASA, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announce the award of 8 contracts in a multi-agency collaboration that will extend tissue viability and... Read More