Not every space traveler has worn a suit or walked upright. From monkeys to microscopic marvels, these species show how far life on Earth has reached. You’ve seen the headlines. The James Webb Space ...
For decades, most people believed the first animal in space was a dog. That story was repeated in textbooks, documentaries, and popular culture. In reality, fruit flies reached space years earlier ...
Scientists were worried about the effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body. Some experts questioned whether humans could survive extended periods without gravity. To address these ...
Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...
Anna Marie Brennan was awarded the Borrin Foundation's Women Leaders in Law Fellowship in 2024. University of Waikato provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. University of Waikato ...