Their study, published on Jan. 12, showed a consistent pattern of the brain shifting backward and upward, and rotating upward ...

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 ...

Researchers found that brain displacement in sensory-related regions correlated with balance issues astronauts experience ...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn't only a matter of making sure that they get enough exercise and good food to eat. It's also important to consider their mental well-being. This is an important ...

This presentation was recorded on November 7, 2013 in the "Moving Beyond Earth" exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Human spaceflight has changed our world, but can a ...

Astronauts experience the overview effect, seeing Earth as a fragile, unified planet and gaining perspective on humanity and global priorities. ‘Dangerous Repercussions’: Iran Warns U.S. Over Moves ...

"The Overview Effect" is a cognitive shift in awareness reported by the astronauts who saw the Earth from space. Senior astronaut Jean-François Clervoy is one of the few to have experienced it.