“So it's really of great interest to astronaut health to find out how bacteria are affected by microgravity.” The ISS National Laboratory provided highlights of other key CRS-32 scientific ...

Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various times printers, scanners, projectors, storage, and monitors. I currently focus my testing efforts on 3D printers, pro and ...

A toxicology test can’t show if you have an addiction problem. It also can’t pinpoint how much of a drug you’ve used or when. It’s only able to tell if certain drugs are (or have recently ...

An AST blood test measures levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and helps determine liver function. Less than 40 IU/L is normal, but too much of this enzyme can indicate a problem ...

The herpes IgG test is a blood test used to diagnose herpes simplex virus (HSV). This includes HSV-1, the type most commonly linked to cold sores, and HSV-2, the type mainly associated with genital ...

“It enables us to fly science, validate our technologies in microgravity, and continue close collaboration with NASA—all of which are essential as we advance the design of our proposed ISS ...

Shawna Pandya is a pioneering astronaut and space medical professional. She is well-known for her work in commercial spaceflight and her research on the consequences of microgravity on the human body, ...

The world’s first robot half-marathon is being held in Beijing on April 13 and will run for 13 miles (21 kilometers) and will prove to be a stress test for the robots, pushing their hardware to ...

FreshSplash / Getty Images A means test is a formula that uses someone's income to determine their eligibility for assistance or benefits. A means test is a method for determining whether someone ...

A uric acid test measures the amount of a waste product called uric acid (urate) in your blood or urine. Uric acid is a byproduct of the breakdown of chemicals called purines found in foods and drinks ...

In this video, we take a deep dive into the Dragon capsule, exploring its crew accommodations, onboard technology, launch and re-entry process, and life in microgravity. Could this be the future ...

Space travel demands strict dietary rules for astronaut safety. NASA bans certain foods on the ISS due to microgravity challenges. Bread crumbs can contaminate equipment, while loose salt and ...