Plants and microbes have long shared a cooperative relationship on Earth. Some bacteria help plants absorb nutrients, resist diseases,...

The “Pick-and-eat Salad-crop” experiment has now spanned multiple ISS expeditions, evolving with each cycle. During Expeditions 67, 68,...

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are learning that growing fresh vegetables in space isn’t just possible—it’s...

Imagine being hundreds of kilometers above Earth, floating in the microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS), and...

Following the success of earlier Veggie hardware tests, NASA launched a new series of plant growth experiments aboard the International...

Imagine being an astronaut on a mission to Mars—millions of miles from Earth, with no grocery store in sight. What will you eat? That’s...

Have you ever spun around in a circle and then tried to walk straight? Your dizzy sense of movement is due to your inner ear and brain...

When you’re living in a sealed environment hundreds of kilometers above Earth, the air you breathe is more than just a luxury—it’s a...

Have you ever wondered how astronauts manage to stand upright and maintain balance after spending months floating in microgravity? The...

Space is a harsh environment, especially for the human cardiovascular system. The experiment “Cardiac and Vessel Structure and Function...

The aging process doesn’t stop when astronauts leave Earth. In fact, it might even speed up. The “Vascular Aging” experiment, directed by...

What happens to the human heart during months of floating in space? The “Cardiovascular Health Consequences of Long-Duration Space...

The battle against HIV/AIDS is being waged not only on Earth but also in space. The experiment titled “Structural Research on Protein...

In the vast silence of outer space, life support systems are a lifeline. They provide astronauts with oxygen, manage carbon dioxide, and...

Metals behave differently in space—and understanding these differences could revolutionize materials science. The 'Innovative Research on...

What happens when students combine science with creativity aboard the International Space Station? 'Under The Background Influence,' an...

Health monitoring is vital during space missions, and one of the most basic diagnostic tools is urinalysis. The 'Urinalysis in Space'...

Microbes might be small, but they are incredibly powerful—and not just on Earth. The University Research Centers - Microbial - 1...

Imagine being able to see a forest fire from space or track a hurricane's path in real time from above the clouds. The Zemlya...

Zapovednik, meaning ‘nature reserve’ in Russian, is a specialized project within the Uragan system focusing on protected and conservation...