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Going into Space Crushes the Delicate Nerves in Your Eyeballs
By Rafi Letzter published
Researchers have shown that space travel puts a powerful, dangerous squeeze on the fragile tips of optic nerves.
Astronaut John Young, Who Walked on the Moon and Led 1st Shuttle Mission, Dies at 87
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
John Young, NASA's longest-serving astronaut, who walked on the moon and flew on the first Gemini and space shuttle missions, has died. He was 87.
Here's How Space Travel Changes the Brain
By Rachael Rettner published
Astronauts who spend prolonged time in space experience noticeable changes to their brain's structure, a new study finds.
Astronauts to Flat-Earther B.o.B: We've Seen the Curve
By Mike Wall published
Some former astronauts have a message for flat-Earther B.o.B: The curve is real, and we've seen it.
How Spaceflight Changes the Building Blocks of the Human Body
By Sara G. Miller published
Humans first journeyed into space in 1961, but even half a century later, questions remain about how spaceflight affects the human body.
Gorgeous Crater Lake Stuns in This Photo from Space
By Sarah B. Puschmann published
Southern Oregon's idyllic Crater Lake — snow ringed and shade dappled — belies its violent past.
Dazzling Auroras Dance on the Southern Horizon in Astronaut's Photo
By Sarah B. Puschmann published
The southern lights appear to dance on the horizon off the southern coast of Australia in a stunning new photo taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
Star Man: Q&A with Astronaut Chris Hadfield
By Mindy Weisberger published
Before taking the stage at Future Con, Hadfield spoke with Space.com about sharing his spacefaring adventures with eager audiences on Earth.
French Astronaut Throws Shade at Trump Over Withdrawal from Climate Deal
By Mike Wall published
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet registered his objection to Trump's decision, throwing some shade via Twitter today (June 6) at Trump and the president's "Make America Great Again" tagline.
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