... Earth becoming a small dot of light against a starry background. Fundamentally, humankind is not going to Mars just to plant a flag on the surface and collect a few samples. In preparation for the psychological isolation of a surface mission lasting...
... other biological science purposes such as a deep space radiation testing and to accommodate other organisms, tissues and plant growth studies. About the authors Dr Erica Rodgers is an aerospace engineer at NASA Langley Research Center where she...
... of people watched as the first human footprints were set on the Moon’s desolate surface and a flag was planted. Though no claim of sovereignty was made, the familiar stars and stripes is prominent in many iconic photos of the...
...) for astronauts’ suits. This subsequently generated spin-offs in innovative protective clothing for firefighters, workers in smelting plants, Moto GP drivers and F1 technicians, to keep them cool when the heat is on. Based on cooling technology suit...
... of antibiotics (Penicillium is a cousin) and characteristics seen in other members of the group, some of which are agents of diseases in plants and humans. Equipped with an analysis of ADBM’s genome, it became clear to the team that the species had...
Agriculture remains one of the most challenging sectors in which to stimulate growth and prosperity in the developing world. Satellite data has been used to monitor the agricultural sector for the last three decades but its scope within the research...