lunar dust while pioneering tech to convert Moon resources into oxygen and rocket fuel. Before astronauts can set foot on the Moon for months at a time, the gear they rely on must survive a pervasive adversary: fine, abrasive lunar dust. This powder,...

upend theories on early solar system asteroid impacts, reshaping our view of planetary history. Samples retrieved from the Moon’s far side have reshaped the timeline of asteroid impacts, indicating a steady decline over billions of years rather than a...

of South Florida is pioneering closed‑loop farming methods that could supply fresh produce for crews traveling to the Moon and Mars. By merging plant biology, engineering, and waste‑recycling technologies, researchers aim to create self‑sustaining food...

refining instrument performance in the field, researchers ensure that when these technologies are eventually deployed to the moon, Mars, or beyond, they have already proven their capability in the sky above New Mexico.

rain, rivers, lakes, and even seas of liquid hydrocarbons. This exotic environment has long attracted scientists probing the moon’s chemistry and its possible ties to the origins of life. NASA’s upcoming Dragonfly rotorcraft, slated for launch no...

nutrition but also recycle carbon dioxide and generate oxygen, reducing reliance on Earth‑based resupply for missions to the Moon, Mars or beyond. Beyond plant biology, the Shenzhou‑23 crew is pursuing a range of biomedical investigations. Using...

from the rest of the world, providing a rare analog for the isolation astronauts will face on long‑duration missions to the Moon or Mars. Social and psychological changes among crew members during nine months of Antarctic isolation. © PNAS The project...

identify from a distance. Additionally, blue light is more attractive to mosquitoes because it mimics the natural light of the moon, which is an important navigational cue for these insects. How to Minimize Your Exposure to Mosquitoes If you're looking...