Space For Humans

12/12/2025

What would happen to your brain on a mission to Mars? 🧠🚀 In this special episode of Space for Humans, BrainCraft host Dr. Vanessa Hill joins us to break down how microgravity reshapes and rewires the human brain, and what that means for long-haul space travel. Plus: What do ballerinas and astronauts have in common? (Besides being kindergartners’ favorite careers!)

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for bi-weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

What would happen to your brain on a mission to Mars? 🧠🚀 In this special episode of Space for Humans, BrainCraft’s Dr. Vanessa Hill joins us to break down ...

28/11/2025

How do astronauts sleep with 16 sunrises a day, constant noise, and almost zero gravity? 😴🚀 On the International Space Station, bedtime is anything but peaceful: From scrambled circadian rhythms to floating zombie limbs, astronauts face some of the toughest sleep conditions ever studied. Join BrainCraft's Dr. Vanessa Hill of as we break down the science of sleep in space, and how it can help improve your sleep on Earth!

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for bi-weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

How do astronauts sleep with 16 sunrises a day, constant noise, and almost zero gravity? 😴🚀 On the International Space Station, bedtime is anything but pea...

13/11/2025

How do you build a BIG space program? You start small - really small. 🚀

From satellites the size of a Rubik’s Cube to international partnerships that span continents, this episode explores how Mexico and Argentina are using CubeSats to grow their space industries. Host Dr. Eric Stribling takes you inside a university lab where CubeSats are built and tested, while Farah Najar Arevalo explains how tiny satellites are powering big dreams across Latin America!

How do you build a BIG space program? You start small - really small. 🚀From satellites the size of a Rubik’s Cube to international partnerships that span co...

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!! 🎃👻 Grab your candy and join us under the moonlight for a brand-new, spoOOOOoky episode...

From lost souls and honey-sneezing aliens to Victorian batmen and Soviet despots, humanity has imagined life on the Moon for hundreds of years. 🌕✨ Join Dr. Emily Zarka in this special monster-themed episode of Space for Humans as we journey through the weird, wonderful, and sometimes hilarious history of lunar life. What do our moon myths say about us, and what stories will we tell next as we prepare to return?

From lost souls and honey-sneezing aliens to Victorian batmen and Soviet despots, humanity has imagined life on the Moon for hundreds of years. 🌕✨ Join Dr. ...

13/08/2025

We are crossing our stars and dotting our asteroids as we prepare some exciting updates for this next chapter of ! Stay tuned! 🚀

31/07/2025

Nokia really said “can you hear me now?” on the moon. 🌕 In this episode, we explore what it takes to bring 4G to a place with 270-degree temperature swings, 14-day nights, and way too much dust. From astronaut group chats to robot teamwork, we’re dialing into the future of lunar exploration!

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

Nokia really said “can you hear me now?” on the moon. 🌕 In this episode, we explore what it takes to bring 4G to a place with 270-degree temperature swings,...

26/06/2025

On April 20, 2025, the African Space Agency (AfSA) officially opened its Cairo headquarters, uniting the continent in one bold mission: to harness the power of space technologies to build a strong, sustainable future. In this episode, we explore AfSA’s journey, its groundbreaking partnerships, and how 55 nations are working together to shape Africa’s destiny among the stars! ✨🌍

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

On April 20, 2025, the African Space Agency (AfSA) officially opened its Cairo headquarters, uniting the continent in one bold mission: to harness the power ...

12/06/2025

Ever wonder if cosmic rays could actually give you superpowers? 💥🤔 In this episode, Forrest Valkai joins us to dive into the science behind the sci-fi as we unpack the REAL effects of space radiation on human biology. From NASA’s groundbreaking Twins Study to epigenetics and CRISPR gene editing, we explore what happens to astronauts at the molecular level—and what it means for the future of long-term spaceflight!

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

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Ever wonder if cosmic rays could actually give you superpowers? In this episode, Forrest Valkai () joins us to dive into the science b...

05/06/2025

Our special collab episode with Forrest Valkai () is debuting in just ONE WEEK!!! 🚀 We can't wait to share this extra-packed episode with everything you want to know about gene editing and long-term space travel. 👨‍🚀🧬

For now, check out some behind-the-scenes moments - including Forrest teaching our host Dr. Eric Stribling some new new vocal warmups! 🎶

15/05/2025

What if the moon could power the Earth? 🌕➡️🌍 Turns out, moondust (lunar regolith, that is) holds a rare isotope called helium-3 that could revolutionize clean energy. But is it realistic? In this episode, we break down how helium-3 works and how it could be mined: Welcome to the lunar gold rush.

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

What if the moon could power the Earth? Turns out, moondust (lunar regolith, that is) holds a rare isotope called helium-3 that could revolutionize clean ene...

30/04/2025

Last summer we met at and this past weekend we were SO happy to host him at ! Collab episode coming soon - we're talking epigenics and space. 🚀