Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain health[1] throughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness, helps build strong muscles and bones, reduces the risk of chronic
I’ve been studying astronaut psychology since Apollo − a long voyage to Mars in a confined space could raise stress levels and make the journey more challenging
Within the next few decades, NASA aims to land humans on the Moon, set up a lunar colony and use the lessons learned to send people to Mars as part of its Artemis program[1].
While researchers know that space travel can stress space crew members both
Potato plant radiation sensors could one day monitor radiation in areas surrounding power plants
While expanding nuclear energy production would provide carbon-free power and can help countries around the world meet their climate goals[1], nuclear energy could also come with some inherent risk. Radioactive pollution damages the environment, and it’s
3D printing promises more efficient ways to make custom explosives and rocket propellants
Imagine you’re driving to work on a rainy day, when a distracted, reckless driver hits your car out of nowhere. With a “boom,” an air bag deploys faster than you can blink your eyes[1] to save your life.
That air bag deployed rapidly thanks to an
Murderous mice attack and kill nesting albatrosses on Midway Atoll − scientists struggle to stop this gruesome new behavior
At the far end of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands lies Kuaihelani – also known as Midway Atoll – a small set of islands home to the world’s largest albatross colony. Over a million albatrosses[1] return to Kuaihelani each year to breed. These
Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race
Fresh U.S. intelligence[1] circulating in Congress reportedly indicates that Russia is developing an anti-satellite[2] weapon in space with a nuclear component[3].
News reports speculating about what the weapon could be abounded after Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio,
At the two-year mark, UAVs have changed the face of war in Ukraine – but not outcomes
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones[1], have been central to the war in Ukraine. Some analysts claim that drones have reshaped war[2], yielding not just tactical-level effects, but shaping operational and strategic outcomes[3] as well.
It’s important to