NASA says this is not a space diaper, but it is. They call it the Maximum Absorbency Garment. I call it the Space Pooper. But why do astronauts use them? Quite simply, when astronauts are sitting in ...

Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues. He began his career in ...

The new system is still in its initial stage. For years, astronauts on spacewalks around the International Space Station (ISS) have relieved themselves using disposable diapers inside their spacesuits ...

In the not-too-distant future, astronauts could be drinking water harvested from their own urine, courtesy of a Dune-inspired system integrated into their spacesuit. If nothing else, it should ...

Introduction When we think about diapers we usually think about babies. But did you know that astronauts also have to wear diapers sometimes? Astronaut “diapers” are called maximum absorbency garments ...

Scientists have developed an innovative solution to address the challenges astronauts face when nature calls during spacewalks outside the International Space Station (ISS). The current method ...

Astronauts may soon use urine-recycling device instead of diapers on spacewalks. NEW YORK, July 20: Scientists have developed a promising new technology that could significantly improve the experience ...