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Researchers have found microbes thriving 13 feet beneath the scorched surface of Chile's Atacama Desert, marking the deepest discovery of microbial life in the region to date.

An amino acid sensor might be telling 'water bears' to play dead to survive harsh environments.

Architects must take into consideration many different factors when designing buildings. Aside from cost and technical challenges, the specific environment may present architects and engineers with additional issues that can impact the long-term viability of structures and maintenance needs.

The race is on to put hotels in space and neighborhoods on the moon. Here’s some of what we know about how Earthlings fare beyond the safety of our home world.

A professor at The University of New Mexico Department of Nuclear Engineering is leading a Department of Energy project that will study effects of external magnetic field on metallic coolants, which will create robust research and internship...

With its low quantities of rain and soaring high temperatures, the Sahara Desert is often regarded as one of the most extreme and least habitable environments on Earth. While the Sahara was periodically much greener in the distant past, an ancient society living in a climate very similar to today’s

R&D Magazine and a panel of experts have chosen NASA’s Glenn Research Center’s GRX-810: A 3D Printable Alloy Designed for Extreme Environments as one of

Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 - With its low quantities of rain and soaring high temperatures, the Sahara Desert is often regarded as one of the most extreme and least habitable environments on Earth. While the Sahara was periodic

A deep dive into the advancements in protective apparel, focusing on the needs of workers in extreme environments. The article underscores the importance of layering, comfort, and innovations inspired by various industries.

The General Assembly of the Romanian Academy has decided, through a secret vote, to elect academician Dumitru T. Murariu as Vice President and a total of seven honorary members, including Ion Hadârcă (from the Republic of Moldova) and Moshe Idel (from Israel).