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NASA to start building $20 billion moon base this year

NASA to start building $20 billion moon base this year

NASA has unveiled its plans for a $20 billion permanent base on the moon — and work will start later this year. Described as "one of the most ambitious engineering and exploration efforts in human history," it will include rovers and landers at the lunar south pole. During a

Would deep freezing humans like in sci-fi actually work?

Would deep freezing humans like in sci-fi actually work?

By Stephen Beech Deep freezing humans before reviving them in the future has a one in four chance of working, according to doctors. But suspended animation — a feature of classic sci-fi films such as "Alien" and "2001: A Space Odyssey" — could have moral implications if

Why listening to music while studying actually helps

Why listening to music while studying actually helps

By Stephen Beech Listening to music while studying can actually aid students' exam revision, according to new research. Playing background rock or classical tunes may help rather than hinder their focus, suggests the study. With exam season in full swing, new research in Australia has shed light on why

Study suggests exercise makes people more generous

Study suggests exercise makes people more generous

By Stephen Beech Exercise makes people more generous, suggests a new study. Scientists found that burning calories increases the urge to dig deep for charities. The post-exercise "warm glow" increases generosity towards good causes, according to the research that involved people watching "Bargain Hunt" on

Survey finds Americans turning to cheese for taste, versatility and protein

Survey finds Americans turning to cheese for taste, versatility and protein

Americans love cheese, and many see it as a good source of protein, according to a new survey. With 52% self-identifying as “cheese-obsessed” in the poll, Americans’ love of cheese is well established, but new research suggests it’s playing an even bigger role in how people think

Survey finds entrepreneurs juggling 5 jobs to keep things running

Survey finds entrepreneurs juggling 5 jobs to keep things running

The average small business owner wears five “hats” on any given day, according to new research — and not all of them fit. A survey of 1,000 American small business owners found that today’s entrepreneur is simultaneously playing customer service representative (54%), marketer (44%), bookkeeper (43%), social media manager

Astronaut does bicycle kick in space during soccer science lesson

Astronaut does bicycle kick in space during soccer science lesson

By Dean Murray An astronaut performs a bicycle kick in space ahead of the World Cup. NASA's Jessica Meir pulled off the acrobatic move in microgravity as she hosted a science lesson from the International Space Station (ISS) this week for students. The "Learn With NASA"