Sperm may lose their ability to navigate in microgravity, raising new questions about whether human reproduction is possible ...

As a quartet of astronauts make their way to the far side of the Moon, far-fetched notions of human colonies on the satellite or even Mars - a three-year return trip - are again getting an airing.

Humans living in space for months, years, or even generations will need to navigate sex in a zero-gravity world.

Floating in near-weightless conditions can be disorienting for even the most experienced astronauts. Male reproductive ...

A new study suggests humans face barriers to reproducing in space, with microgravity disrupting sperm movement.

New research reveals that getting pregnant in space would be a very difficult task. Research carried out by the University of Adelaide reveals that sperm lose direction in microgravity, reducing ...

While space agencies are making significant preparations for long-term missions to the Moon and Mars, a fundamental human ...

University of Adelaide research shows sperm navigation fails in microgravity conditions, posing significant challenges for human reproduction in space.

As commercial spaceflight draws ever closer and time spent in space continues to extend, the question of reproductive health beyond the bounds of planet Earth is no longer theoretical but now ...

Having a baby in space may sound like science fiction, but scientists are now studying whether it could actually work. New research suggests that one major challenge could be helping sperm find their ...

The study's findings pose significant challenges for future space colonisation efforts.