Humanity has dreamed of conquering space since time immemorial, but it wasn't until the 20th century that this became an actual possibility. Once the Space Race was in full throttle, scientists began ...

CHANNEL FIVE. SPACE MAY SEEM PRETTY FAR FROM HERE. IN REALITY, IT’S ONLY ABOUT 60 MILES NORTH, AND THE ROOTS OF SPACE TRAVEL ARE EVEN CLOSER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK. NOT AT NASA, NOT AT A SECRET BASE ...

PCA Skin is conducting a first-of-its-kind experiment on skin aging in outer space to create better anti-aging products here on earth. As we get older, our skin undergoes a series of changes. Around ...

They came from outer space: 75 mice, over 1,500 flies, cell cultures, microorganisms, plant seeds and more. A Russian biological research satellite toting more than 30 experiments landed on Sept. 19 ...

Long before humans reached orbit, insects had already shown they could handle the hurdles of spaceflight. Light, highly adaptable and nutritionally rich, these resilient animals present an attractive ...

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego high school senior is a finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search competition for her research on how astronauts’ wounds might be able to heal. Leanne Fan, 18 ...

Research conducted partly aboard the International Space Station (ISS) suggests that "microgravity" could help scientists fight drug-resistant superbugs, according to a report from SWNS. Microgravity ...

Paul M. Sutter shares the science behind movies and TV shows set in space. He talks about string theory in "3 Body Problem." He discusses the portrayal of black holes in "Interstellar," starring ...