It seems paradoxical: embryos formed in microgravity initially show increased vigor, but then encounter growth problems. This discovery raises questions about the possibility of reproduction ...

As commercial spaceflight edges closer to reality, astronauts spend more time orbiting Earth, and as we look to one day settle on Mars, questions about sex and reproductive health in space need to be ...

Making babies in space may be more complicated than expected, as new research shows sperm struggle to navigate in microgravity. Scientists found that while sperm can still swim normally, they lose ...

A study has found that having a baby in space may require "a bit more direction." These swimmers are sure to sink. Human sperm can get lost in space, new research shows. Scientists put sperm to the ...

While space agencies are making significant preparations for long-term missions to the Moon and Mars, a fundamental human query is emerging: can life be initiated outside of Earth? While space travel ...

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Knowing up and down seems key for sperm to reach an egg. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Humankind is bound to become a ...