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In 2010, NASA launched a 12-pound, loaf-of-bread-sized satellite with two Bacillus populations; radiation exposure reached about 15 times that of the ISS orbit

NASA's O/OREOS mission embarked on an exciting journey to observe how bacteria withstand the rigors of space radiation. The compact satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, zipped around Earth’s magnetic poles, subjecting dried bacterial spores to intense radiation over several months. While initial germination and growth were…

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NASA satellites compared the Aral Sea between 2000 and 2014; river diversion left its eastern basin as exposed desert

NASA's satellite images illustrate a dramatic transformation of the Aral Sea from 2000 to 2014, driven by the diversion of rivers for agricultural purposes. The resulting shrinkage has left behind salt flats and disrupted local communities and climates. Nevertheless, the construction of dams by Kazakhstan has sparked a modest recovery…

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In 1998, NASA sent oyster toadfish into space on Space Shuttle Columbia; over 16 days in orbit, researchers studied how their balance systems adapted to microgravity

In 1998, saltwater toadfish participated in the Columbia's Neurolab mission, offering insights into the effects of microgravity on the nervous system. Their inner ear adaptations revealed how their vestibular system modified its sensitivity in the absence of gravity. Upon returning to Earth, the adjustments mirrored the disorientation experienced by astronauts,…

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In 1998, NASA flew crickets on Neurolab to study how spaceflight affects developing nervous systems; across the 16-day mission, they joined about 2,000 animals in space

During the Neurolab mission, the space shuttle Columbia hosted 2,000 animals, crickets being one of them, to examine spaceflight's impacts on brain and nervous system development. By focusing on the crickets' fundamental gravity-sensing mechanisms, scientists identified key alterations in cellular processes. These discoveries on neuropeptide and interneuron dynamics are vital…

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In 1967, Biosatellite II irradiated parasitic wasps for 2 days in orbit; females later laid as many eggs as controls, and hatchability remained excellent

A 1967 NASA mission sent parasitic wasps into orbit around Earth. These wasps showed surprising resistance to radiation damage while in space. Ground experiments failed to replicate this protective effect observed in orbit. This old experiment raises questions about spaceflight's impact on living cells. The findings remain relevant for future…

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Trump Health Clips Spark Dementia Claims From Psychologist as White House Doctor Insists He's Fine

A forensic psychologist's viral clips have sparked fresh claims of dementia and stroke in Donald Trump, but the president's White House doctor says he is in excellent health.

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Two astronauts replace ISS camera and docking aid on 6th-ever all-female spacewalk (video)

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot replaced a camera and a docking aid during a 6-hour, 49-minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday (Sept. 1).

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In 2006, NASA and French Space Agency CNES launched a satellite in a joint mission to probe the properties of Earth's thin clouds and aerosols

In 2006, NASA and French Space Agency CNES launched a satellite in a joint mission to probe the properties of Earth's thin clouds and aerosols. CALIPSO studied clouds and airborne particles from orbit. Its data helped scientists understand climate, weather and air quality, while its observations improved atmospheric models and…

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In 1990, NASA sent a X-ray telescope into space on Space Shuttle Columbia for the first time to perform observations of galactic and extragalactic objects: What was BBXRT?

In 1990, NASA sent a X-ray telescope into space on Space Shuttle Columbia for the first time to perform observations of galactic and extragalactic objects. The Broad Band X-ray Telescope, or BBXRT, flew during the STS-35 mission as part of the ASTRO-1 payload. It studied X-ray sources across a broad…

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Trump Wants a Space Academy. Houston's Already Lobbying For It

Trump's new commission has 120 days to design a US Space Academy. Houston wants it, but cost and NASA's Latino hiring gap remain open.

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Science says space smells different after astronauts return inside, Here’s the chemistry behind the strange odor

Astronauts have described the smell as resembling spent gunpowder, ozone, burning metal and welding fumes. NASA even worked with fragrance chemist Steven Pearce to create a simulated version of the odor for astronaut training.

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NASA's Roman Space Telescope is just one of a few missions named after real-life women

NASA's Roman space telescope, which launched on Aug. 30, is part of a small set of missions named after female historical figures.

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Forensic Psychologist Assesses Donald Trump's Public Speeches for Potential 'Neurological Issues'

Dr. John Paul Garrison analyses Trump's movements during a NASA speech, suggesting possible neurological signs, while emphasising no diagnosis is made.

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Repairing the ISS 250 miles above Earth | Space photo of the day for Sept. 1, 2026

A photo of ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot on the outside of the International Space Station captures the staggering altitude at which the crewed laboratory orbits Earth.

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In 1990, NASA recovered tomato seeds after nearly 6 years on LDEF; classroom tests found space seeds germinated at 73.8% versus 70.3% for Earth controls

After nearly six years aboard NASA's LDEF satellite, Rutgers tomato seeds returned to Earth to inspire young scientists. Millions of students participated in classroom experiments where they planted both space-exposed and terrestrial seeds. Observations revealed that the seeds exposed to space conditions generally germinated at a faster pace and with…

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Trump's Twitching Movement Was a 'Focal Aware Seizure' That Crossed Hemispheres, Expert Claims

A forensic psychologist says video of President Donald Trump twitching during a NASA speech looks like a focal aware seizure, fuelling fresh questions about his health.

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Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?

Microbes from space have fueled the plots of science fiction mainstays like “Project Hail Mary” and “The Andromeda Strain.” But with more space missions launching each year, finding extraterrestrial life in a microbial form is becoming more plausible. What will the response be back here on Earth if – or…

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Melinda French Gates’ NASA connection: How her aerospace engineer father, Apollo missions and women in STEM shaped her journey in tech and philanthropy

Melinda French Gates’ childhood was shaped by her father Raymond Joseph French Jr.’s aerospace career during the NASA Apollo era. Her father, Raymond Joseph French Jr., was an aerospace engineer whose career included work connected to NASA's Apollo programme. From watching Apollo launches to meeting women engineers and mathematicians at…

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In 1996, CNN founder Ted Turner bought a reported 558,000-acre New Mexico ranch; conservation work expanded its bison herd and restored about 30 miles of streams

In 1996, Ted Turner took over Vermejo Park Ranch, sparking a transformative restoration journey. The management strategically wove conservation with sustainable land practices, implementing projects that rejuvenated the bison population and enhanced riparian zones. Efforts also included restoring native trout and rehabilitating wetlands, solidifying Vermejo Park Ranch as a prominent…

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Siberia’s Batagaika Crater has grown for decades as permafrost melts, exposing Ice Age animals and ancient landscapes buried for thousands of years

Deep in northeastern Siberia, a vast scar in the landscape continues to grow as warming temperatures melt the ground that has remained frozen for thousands of years. Known as the Batagaika Crater, and also as a massive thaw slump, the formation is the world's largest permafrost crater. Its expanding walls…

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Melinda French Gates' father worked on NASA's Apollo missions; the women engineers she met at his company picnics shaped her thinking

Melinda French Gates grew up in a household where science, engineering and education were closely woven into family life. Her father, Raymond Joseph French Jr., was an aerospace engineer whose career included work connected to NASA's Apollo programme, giving his daughter an early glimpse into the world of space exploration…

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Watch 2 astronauts take 6th-ever all-female spacewalk today

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and France's Sophie Adenot will conduct the sixth all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (Sept. 1), and you can watch it live.

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In 1967, a preflight test for the first crewed flight of Apollo resulted in a tragedy and the loss of astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee

In 1967, a preflight test for the first crewed flight of Apollo on the launch pad at Cape Kennedy resulted in a tragedy and loss of astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee. The Apollo 1 fire occurred during a ground test on January 27. The incident led to…

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NASA's doomed Swift space telescope restarts science work after rescue mission fails

NASA's Swift space telescope has resumed science observations after a private mission failed to boost its decaying orbit, making the most of its remaining time in space.

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'No guts, no glory': How I captured NASA's Roman Space Telescope cross the sun on a picture-perfect SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch

Space.com's Josh Dinner caught an amazing shot of NASA's Roman Space Telescope crossing the sun on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. Here's how it happened in a Hobby Lobby parking lot.

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