But in the near-zero gravity of space, leg muscles suddenly have little to do. To mimic this abrupt change, Donahue and his colleagues subjected mice to simulated microgravity by strapping tape around ...

A suitcase-sized quantum sensor could soon reveal hidden water, oil, and even underground mountains—all by tracking how atoms ...

But for astronauts stationed in space, taking a quick rinse—much ... everyday task—becomes a lot more complicated due to the ...

This mission will pave the way for groundbreaking observations of everything from petroleum reserves to global supplies of ...

All the fundamental forces are thought to be carried by a particle, but a new mathematical model suggests gravity may be a striking exception. Building on a decades-old idea, researchers have ...

"We could determine the mass of the Himalayas using atoms," Jason Hyon, chief technologist for Earth Science at NASA's Jet ...

can tell BBC Bitesize all about is the remarkable effect the absence of gravity can have on everyday objects and actions. Ever wondered what happens if you start crying in space? Read on.

Space missions are a remarkable ... show signs of having been exposed to zero gravity. Many astronauts also face challenges with their posture. The absence of gravity means they don’t need ...

Effects of Microgravity on the Brain - Another major concern for astronauts spending extended periods in space is the effect of microgravity on the brain. The absence of gravity causes bodily ...