Space missions face a big problem: their computers are slow and outdated. Most current chips, like the RAD750, rely on old technology that struggles with modern tasks. That’s where a new NASA-Microchip project comes in. They’ve created a small but powerful processor called HPSC, designed to handle t
Most people see the Moon as a gray rock hanging in the sky. But four astronauts just spent ten days looking at it from a hundred miles away—and returned with stories that surprised even the scientists who trained them. Instead of seeing a flat, colorless surface, the crew noticed subtle browns, gree
NASA’s Curiosity rover hit an unexpected snag on Mars when a chunk of rock refused to let go after drilling. The stubborn slab, nicknamed Atacama, weighed about 30 pounds—roughly as heavy as a big dog—and stuck to the drill bit like glue. Engineers had to tilt, spin, and shake the drill for days bef
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act like tiny messages inside the body, telling cells how to grow, heal and stay healthy. Because of their power, scientists and companies are racing to find ways to give people these molecules without needles. One company has turned a simple spray
A NASA scientist recently shared stories from a groundbreaking moon mission at a university talk that left the audience buzzing. Instead of focusing on flashy space drama, she broke down how four astronauts spent ten days orbiting the moon, taking detailed notes and snapping photos to help scientist
Traveling long distances can leave people feeling wiped out, even after they’ve tried every trick known to humanity. A recent gathering of experts—an ex‑astronaut, a airline leader, a champion athlete, an app creator and a sleep scientist—offered fresh insights based on the science of our internal c
NASA just got a hand-me-down plane that used to fly thousands of passengers around the world. But this isn’t any ordinary jet—it’s now the biggest flying science lab in the agency’s fleet. After a year of heavy-duty upgrades in Texas, the former Japan Airlines Boeing 777 landed at NASA’s Langley Res
Running advice floods social media, but few tips get as much attention as "breathe through your nose. " The idea isn’t new, but it gained momentum after a popular book linked modern breathing habits to poor health. Some runners swear by nose-only breathing to improve endurance and oxygen efficiency.
Going to the bathroom in space sounds like a basic need, but it turns out even that can cause big headaches. The Artemis II crew recently returned from a trip around the Moon, proving they could handle deep-space travel. Yet their shiny new space toilet, which cost millions to develop, had a tiny fl
Lawmakers from both parties say no to Trump’s plan to cut NASA’s budget by nearly a quarter in 2027. That’s not surprising—Congress already rejected similar cuts last year. Republican Rep. Brian Babin from Texas argued that the proposal won’t help NASA reach goals set by both the president and Congr
