Plants that can survive extreme dehydration and then spring back to life with water are called 'resurrection plants.' Students from...

Imagine a future where humanity's most important information can survive for millions of years, unaffected by time or environment. That’s...

As we explore beyond Earth, protecting spacecraft from harsh space conditions becomes crucial. The VIOLET experiment aboard the...

Have you ever wondered whether antibiotics like penicillin can grow in space? Students from Valley Christian Junior High School did—and...

Imagine placing a drop of food coloring into hot water. It quickly spreads out, carried by currents and thermal motion. But in the vacuum...

We all know how heat travels through a pan on the stove. But in space, where there is no gravity, does heat behave the same way? This is...

Imagine pouring oil into water. On Earth, the oil floats on top due to its lower density. But what happens when there's no gravity to...

The relationship between mechanical forces and biological development is an emerging field of science, and this is especially true in...

Crystals are everywhere—from table salt to snowflakes. But what happens when they form in space? The 'NanoRacks-Valley Christian High...

Heat transfer is fundamental to engineering and daily life. But how does it behave in space? The 'NanoRacks-Valley Christian High...

In the microgravity environment of space, everything changes—including the way microorganisms live and interact. In the experiment...

The experiment 'NanoRacks-Valley Christian High School-Silver Crystal Growth' brings together the curiosity and ambition of high school...

Proteins are the building blocks of life, and their shape determines their function. Crystallizing proteins helps scientists understand...

Probiotics—those friendly bacteria that support gut health—are widely used on Earth. But how do they behave in space? This was the focus...

In space, the smallest organisms can play the biggest roles. That’s why Valley Christian High School students in San Jose, California,...

Growing plants on Earth is something we take for granted. Sunlight, gravity, and soil all play critical roles in how plants grow and...

Radiation is all around us. From the rays of the sun to the electromagnetic waves that make your Wi-Fi and smartphones work, invisible...

Space travel isn’t just hard on the body—it might affect the brain too. Students from Valley Christian High School designed an experiment...

Magnetorheological (MR) fluids are a type of smart material that changes properties when exposed to magnetic fields. These fluids can...

What happens when you mix fluids with soap in space? Without gravity to help settle and separate substances, mixing becomes a whole new...