Graphene aerogels—ultralight, super-strong, and incredibly porous—are often called the 'miracle materials' of the future. But what...

Crystal growth is a delicate process—and gravity can make it even trickier. That’s why scientists have turned to space to see how...

What if we could grow more perfect materials for electronics than ever possible on Earth? That’s the promise of the In-Space Production...

When metals cool and solidify, the structure they form determines how strong or brittle they will be. This structure changes from...

Joining metal parts together in space isn’t as easy as it sounds. Traditional welding methods don’t always work in microgravity. Enter...

Have you ever watched molten metal being poured into a mold? It’s mesmerizing, but did you know that gravity plays a big role in how that...

Astronauts might look like superheroes, but even they can’t escape one of the major side effects of space travel: bone loss. In the...

Imagine a place with almost no gravity—like floating in a pool forever. That’s the International Space Station (ISS), and it turns out...

After the success of the PK-1 experiment, the Russian research team led by Vladimir Fortov launched a sequel with higher precision and...

Plasma—the fourth state of matter—behaves in mesmerizing ways. When dust particles are suspended in a plasma, they can form structures...

Asteroids are often described as time capsules from the early solar system—but how do we study these rocky relics without landing on one?...

Imagine floating in space, where there’s no up or down, and your sense of direction is constantly shifting. Now ask yourself: how do...

What does it take to bring the next generation of space technology from the drawing board to deep space? It takes testing—lots of it....

Gamma-ray bursts are among the most energetic events in the universe—brief flashes caused by supernovae or colliding neutron stars. The...

Electric propulsion is the future of long-distance space travel. The Falcon - Electric Propulsion Electrostatic Analyzer Experiment,...

Have you ever wondered how radio signals can travel thousands of miles? The answer lies in the ionosphere, a charged region of Earth’s...

Storms, hurricanes, and tropical systems are among Earth’s most powerful natural events. Predicting their behavior can save lives. The...

The Space Test Program-Houston 8-GAGG Radiation Instrument-2 is a remarkable leap in spaceborne radiation detection, spearheaded by Dr....

Understanding ocean winds is crucial for global weather prediction and naval operations. The Compact Ocean Wind Vector Radiometer...

The Phenomenology Imager and Nighttime Observer (PINO) is a cutting-edge experiment that gives scientists a new way to observe Earth’s...