When astronauts look back at Earth from space, they often describe an experience so profound that it permanently alters how they perceive life. Known as the "overview effect," this shift in ...

The feeling of awe and planetary connection experienced by astronauts observing Earth from low space orbit is known as the ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, ...

Experts Believe a View from Space May be Key to Solving Problems Here on Earth Raleigh, North Carolina — May 28, 2008 – More than 20 renowned experts in the fields of space, science, media, and ...

The feeling of awe and planetary connection experienced by astronauts observing Earth from low space orbit is known as the "overview effect," a term coined by Frank White, the author of numerous books ...

One of the NASA astronauts who was stuck in space for nine months made a chilling realisation about humanity after looking ...

No one can say with scientific confidence why we exist or what happens when we die. In fact, scientists have a tenuous grasp on what it even means to be conscious. But our purely human urge to ask the ...