Scientists have made significant progress toward developing a future aircraft powered by an ion drive rather than moving parts and fuel like conventional aircraft. A team, led by Steven Barrett of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), described in a … Read More
Being in space causes the human body to destroy approximately 54% more red blood cells, leading to a potentially dangerous condition known as anemia. According to a new study, the effects persist even after astronauts return to Earth. The researchers … Read More
It is almost certain that humans will set foot on Mars within our lifetimes. If the modern-day space race between private companies and nations continues, it is not out of the question that we will see a long-term human presence … Read More
LIGHT IS FAST. In fact, it is the fastest thing that exists, and it is a universal law that nothing can move faster than light. Light travels at 186,000 miles per second (300,000 kilometers per second), and it takes just … Read More
Researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab have predicted when the human civilization will become a multi-planet species. The first humans could land on Saturn’s moons before the year 2100. NASA is working towards getting humans on multiple planets in order … Read More
We now have our first look at William Shatner’s first real trip to space after decades of portraying a legendary “Star Trek” captain, and the view appears to be spectacular. “Oh, wow!” Shatner says in a video released by Blue … Read More