Space, space baby: Mammalian procreation may be possible in outer space
Lilli Ganzer reports on new findings, which suggest that early phases of human reproduction are possible in space.
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The Moon is much older than we thought
Billie Delpino reports on a new study that suggests the Moon may have formed 40 million years earlier than previously thought.
Constructing an alien world: The science and the fiction
Asya Tuğlu’s article blends the scientific reality and imaginative speculation that shapes our perception of alien life.
How biochemistry will safely take us to Mars
Billie Delpino explores the critical health challenges and biochemical solutions essential for human survival in space.
US issues first-ever fine for space debris
Olivia Allen reports on the $150,000 fine issued to DISH network for failure to clear a retired satellite, contributing to space debris.
Commodifying the cosmos: Who does space really belong to?
Ilke Boran argues that there may be much to be gained from space exploration, as long as the benefits are made available to all.
ESA’s exploration of the Sun: What can ‘Solar Orbiter’ teach us?
At 5:03 CET on Monday 10th February, a NASA Atlas V4 11 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying with it ESA’s aptly named latest mission: Solar Orbiter. Within an hour, the spacecraft detached from the rocket, and began flying solo, carefully guided by a team on the ground in Germany. Since then, the…