Astronauts from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, and the European Space Agency gathered with flight surgeons and support ...

In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers have discovered that moss spores can survive the harsh conditions of space. For ...

From deep-sea hydrothermal vents to freezing glaciers, there are plenty of harsh environments on Earth. The most recent ...

Researchers discovered that moss spores can survive nearly a year exposed directly to space. Despite intense UV radiation and temperature swings, most spores remained viable when returned to Earth.

Scientists are learning what short and long-duration space missions do to human bodies. Some changes are common like a puffier face, bone loss, and less sleep. Here are nine ways the harsh conditions ...

"Living in Space" isn't just about designing spacecraft or stations — it's about solving the complex challenges that come with turning space into a home. The idea of making a home in space is rapidly ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Space is seen as the final frontier when it comes to scientific exploration. Texas A&M University, in partnership with Aegis Aerospace, is looking to take on that frontier by ...

The plant continued to thrive in the vacuum of space during an experiment conducted on the International Space Station.

May 1 -- The survival of thousands of worms — part of a scientific experiment aboard Columbia — is one of the few bright spots for scientists since the Feb. 1 breakup of the space shuttle. The ...

The researchers simulated space conditions by exposing the three tissues to UV radiation and freezing and high temperatures.