Researchers at Ghent University have designed 3D-printed hydrogels to provide protection against radiation in space.

This even distribution of hydrogen is thought to be key to developing scalable radiation shields for both spacecraft and the ...

It's a key problem that will need to be addressed if humans are to attempt deep-space, long-duration missions. Not only is radiation exposure a dangerous health risk to humans, but it also poses a ...

Space suits are high-tech marvels designed to protect astronauts from space’s extreme conditions. Discover the materials, ...

China's human spaceflight agency has unveiled official names for a spacesuit and rover to be used in the country's moon ...

Contrary to a recent social media post from President Trump, Starliner astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Barry "Butch" Wilmore have not been "virtually abandoned" in space ...

Its Director Mohd Zamri Shah Mastor said this includes offering various engaging activities for visitors, such as a competition to design astronaut suits and space-themed music. "For example, in the ...

Captain America’s star-spangled shield can stand up against the universe’s most powerful forces all thanks to vibranium. This ...

If you invest in the materials sector, it's not a stretch to say that you're investing in the very building blocks of … well, just about everything. Wherever you are right now, take a look around.

The European Union said it will respond to any tariffs the US might impose on it, escalating a potential transatlantic trade dispute. “Unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered ...

Two-dimensional materials are substances with a thickness of a few nanometres or less. Electrons in these materials are free to move in the two-dimensional plane, but their restricted motion in ...

Feb. 13, 2025 — Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of 'life-like' synthetic materials which are able to move by themselves like worms. ...