Could space-based solar power be future of clean energy?
Space-based solar power is the cool technology of the future, although the concept was conceived hundreds of years...
26-year-old engineer plans to make solar energy at night
Tons of Mirrors, an energy company that focuses on making solar energy cheaper and accessible, plans to make sunlight...
Massive sunspot glares at the Earth
A huge sunspot has been seen within firing rage of the earth. It's reported to have grown double in size in just...
Giant asteroid to zoom past Earth this week
A giant asteroid measuring more than a mile long will zoom past the Earth this week. The "potentially hazardous"...
Plants grow in lunar soil for first time
If you’ve ever dreamed of moving to the moon and planting a garden, you just might be in luck. A new study has...
University students at RISD designed space apparel for NASA
Every aspect of space travel is carefully designed to meet the needs of the astronauts due to the unique environment....
Without biosecurity, Earth risks invasion of alien organisms
Scientists warn that alien organisms may invade Earth if biosecurity measures aren't taken. According to a study...
Space tech may help improve weather predictions on Earth
As you probably know, space exploration has brought us such fabulous advances as Tang and Velcro. And...
Rocket launch site could threaten endangered southern emu-wren
Construction of the planned permanent rocket launching facility at Whaler's Bay in South Australia may push some...
Here's how the billionaire space race hurts the environment
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic, successfully flew to space and landed back on Earth this month, a...
Carbon emissions are shrinking the stratosphere
Carbon emissions have caused the stratosphere to shrink by 400 meters since the 1980s, according to a new study published...
COVID-19 lockdowns lead to decreasing light pollution
Earth’s skies have grown increasingly brighter over the years, as humans accelerate their love of electricity....
Mars rover airless tires — for your bike
Tang, memory foam, cordless tools, invisible dental braces — space research is a gift that keeps on giving. Now,...
Japan to develop wooden satellite in bid to curb space junk
Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry is collaborating with Kyoto University to develop the world's first wooden satellite....
Aleph Zero program plans to grow slaughter-free meat in space
One of the many problems with living in outer space is that there’s not much to eat there. Israel-based Aleph...
