Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off

Analog missions are designed to simulate the crew’s experience in a given mission plan. In some cases, they simulate surface operations on the Moon or Mars for up to a year. Others might replicate the ...
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Would you buy a backyard cottage? Berkeley legalizes sales of ADUs

Berkeley's City Council has approved a proposal allowing property owners to sell accessory dwelling units, like backyard cottages and basement apartments, as condos. This change aims to create ...

Houston may not get Discovery shuttle after all. About NASA chief's plans

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman appeared to suggest that space shuttle Discovery may not be relocated to Houston's Johnson ...

How to set up a bird feeder to attract your favorite species

For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...