In a significant scientific advancement that bridges space exploration and neuroscience ... cells similar to those found in the brain’s cortex (the outer layer involved in thinking and memory ...

RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO/AFP via Getty After nine months in outer space, NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore has finally returned to Earth, marking the end of an extended mission that was originally ...

He builds brains for a living, then sends them on missions to outer space. Motivated by curiosity and creativity, his work is advancing scientists’ understanding of brain development and aging. In ...