Growing food in space is one of the biggest challenges for future Mars and Moon missions. Valley Christian High School tackled this by...

What if bacteria could generate electricity—especially in space? Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are systems that use bacteria to convert...

Have you ever heard of paint that cleans itself? Lotusan paint, inspired by lotus leaves, repels water and dirt on Earth. But what...

Fermentation, the process used to create cheese, yogurt, and other beloved foods, has been around for centuries. But what happens when we...

In one of the most ambitious student-led missions aboard the ISS, Valley Christian High School researchers combined three separate...

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or baker’s yeast, is a microorganism that’s been helping humans ferment foods and beverages for thousands of...

Biofilms are thin layers of bacteria that stick to surfaces—and they can be stubborn to remove. In space, where cleaning is more...

When you think about space travel, you might imagine rocket engines, astronaut suits, or zero-gravity hijinks. But have you ever...

Imagine a creature that moves without muscles, thinks without a brain, and thrives in darkness. This isn’t science fiction—it’s a slime...

Copper isn’t just a shiny metal—it’s a vital component in electronics, plumbing, and even art. But how does copper behave when it forms...

Imagine a liquid that changes its properties when you apply a magnetic field—thicker, stronger, almost solid. That’s a magnetorheological...

What happens to dead organisms in space? Decomposition is a natural process on Earth, driven by bacteria, fungi, and insects. But in...

Crystals that generate electricity when squeezed—sounds futuristic, right? These are called piezoelectric crystals, and they are used in...

What happens when metals like copper and bronze try to form in a place where gravity is nearly absent? This was the big question that a...

What do middle and high school students from Minnehaha Academy and Valley Christian High School have in common with NASA scientists?...

The brain is one of the most complex systems in the universe, and its diseases are among the most difficult to study and treat. But what...

Have you ever wondered how your brain might work in space? Scientists at UC San Diego took this question to the next level by launching...

What happens to your bone marrow when you're floating in space? The answer could lead to new treatments for blood diseases on Earth. The...

Imagine you're an astronaut brushing your teeth aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Your toothpaste floats, your water beads...

Could a cyanobacterium be the future of space farming? The Anabaena experiment, led by Astromeda Space from Bangalore, examined how this...