UCTV programs explore astronomy, the physical universe and other space related topics with University of California faculty and experts from around the world.
To study aging, scientists are looking to outer space. Space travel causes changes to the body that are similar to aging. Dr. Sonja Schrepfer, UCSF Di...
Dr. Serena M. Auñón recently served as Flight Engineer on the International Space Station for Expeditions 56 and 57. She discusses her her time on orb...
Prolonged exposure to microgravity experienced by astronauts in space is known to cause low back pain and a heightened risk of intervertebral disc her...
The environment of long-duration spaceflight causes major disruption to all aspects of human functioning, including the musculoskeletal system. But as...
Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR) penetrate the hull of spacecraft and cause physiological changes to those within. Susanna Rosi, UCSF Professor and Director...
Microgravity has profound effects on physical and living systems which makes the International Space Station an important place for scientific researc...
Stephen Robinson, Former Astronaut and Director of UC Davis Center for Spaceflight Research, talks about what's it's like to work in space and his exp...
Alison Coil of UC San Diego's Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences and Professor of Physics hosts a rare, candid conversation with James Gunn, c...
Dr. Tammy Chang, UCSF Division of Surgery, explores tissue engineering in space and how it may be able to help meet the need. Series: "Mini Medical Sc...
Human space exploration, extreme sports, remote environments, and pandemics all require medical care outside of the norm, often non-contact care. The ...