Space

Surgical robot completes its first surgery demo in space

The robot performed several operations on simulated tissue at the International Space Station.

An engineered compound prevents bone loss in space

Mice treated aboard the International Space Station showed significantly reduced bone loss.

Japan successfully launches SLIM lunar lander, landing expected in early next year

If all goes well, Japan will become the world's fifth country to land on the Moon.

A novel method to improve the accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology

A new technique for analyzing nanomechanical properties of materials with high precision and accuracy.

KAUST researchers develop a tough memory device for space missions

The first ever flash memory device made from gallium oxide that can operate in extreme environments.

India’s Chandrayaan-3 gets closer to the Moon’s surface

Chandrayaan-3 is on its journey to the moon.

Solar shield tied to asteroid proposed as climate change solution

Tethered sun shield could allow cool the Earth.

Team of legged robots to explore challenging lunar surfaces

Legged robots like our ANYmal cope well in rocky and steep terrain.

This solar power station could provide clean energy for lunar operations

The butterfly-inspired Greater Earth Lunar Power Station could beam power to lunar bases.

Human predation threatens millions of species

Humans' impact on the environment: we are a significant threat to biodiversity.

NASA system converts astronaut pee and sweat into drinking water on ISS

The system achieved the 98% water recovery goal.

Groundbreaking polygon shape-changing robot for space exploration

The robot can change shape, move around and interact with objects and people.

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