A breakthrough experiment from China’s space program has revealed unprecedented insights into the possibilities of mammalian ...

Scientists are exploring the possibilities of human reproduction in space, and while a new study shows promise, the scope of the research remains limited. Reading time 3 minutes As part of the next ...

As part of the Shenzhou-21 mission, the four mice were sent to Tiangong Space Station on October 31. Soon after returning on ...

In one small step for humankind, scientists have seen a fertilized mouse egg develop naturally and normally into early embryonic form. While a long way to go, it’s a positive sign that mammalian – ...

Japanese researchers have successfully grown mouse embryos in space for the first time. While doing such a thing may sound pointless on the surface, it is vital to research if humans ever propagate ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We may be a spacefaring species, but only a tiny vanguard have ...

As humans gear up for an era of exploring places like the Moon and Mars, a big question arises: can humans reproduce in space? In many ways, we’re still far out from a definitive answer, and ...

In a world first, embryos have been sent to space so that scientists can study how zero-gravity affects a growing fetus. The mouse embryos were sent to the International Space Station to be raised by ...

As people venture further into space at the dawn of a new era of human exploration, scientists have just taken another step towards understanding if and how humans might safely reproduce in space, a ...