Projectile motion in reduced gravity
While we were high in sky on the Zero-G plane in June 2018, we carried out an experiment to see how a squash ball would accelerate in different gravity levels. The Zero-G plane flies a series of parabolas (or arcs) in the sky to simulate reduced gravity inside the plane. Check out this video which walks you through how we calculated the actual g-level in the plane during a parabola, using projectile motion equations.
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Our parabolic flight research on BBC news
Parabolic flight research conducted by the lab has recently been shown on a local BBC Look North television programme.
Northumbria University research to help keep astronauts healthy on the moon and Mars
Northumbria University research will help enable humankind stay fit and healthy on the moon with the long-term aim of colonising Mars.
Virtual tour: Blue Abyss
The Aerospace Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Northumbria University, is proud to be supporting Blue Abyss, the largest commercial deep sea and space training, research and development facility in the world, soon to be built at RAF Henlow. Check out this virtual tour of the facility.
Dive into the Blue Abyss (Marine and Space Research Facility) from Blue Abyss Research Facility on Vimeo. Credit: Cityscape Digital
Northumbria University supports world’s first commercial space and deep sea research and training centre
Space tourism could help boost science and health research – here’s how
Spaceports will pave the way for spaceplanes, helping scientists access space for medical research.
Dr Andrew Winnard on France24 discussing effects of spaceflight on Thomas Pesquet
The Aerospace Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory's Dr Andrew Winnard talks to France24 on the day of ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet's return from his 6 month mission aboard the International Space Station. Watch this video to see more.
soniFRED: Sonification of Biomechanical Exercise Data
The soniFRED project is a piece of collaborative research between Northumbria University’s Department of Computer and Information Sciences and the Aerospace Medicine and Rehabilitation Lab.
Train like an astronaut from Northumbria University on Vimeo.
Medical guidelines for astronauts to be launched by Northumbria University in the US
Northumbria space researcher soars into the stratosphere with industry award
A Northumbria student is celebrating stratospheric success after receiving industry recognition for his work in helping combat astronauts’ back pain when they return home from space.
Ten ways that astronauts are helping you stay healthy
Many technologies in healthcare on Earth originated from human space exploration - here are ten examples.
NASA sent a twin to space to study nature versus nurture – and we're starting to get results
A twin experiment in space can help us prevent diseases on Earth.
Boldly going into space for 1,000 days presents a series of health risks
Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka should think twice before attempting to spend another thousand days in space.
Interview with an intern - Arran Parmar
The Aerospace Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory often hosts interns who work with us on research projects. This article brings you an interview with one of our past interns, Arran Parmar.
Aerospace Medicine and Rehabilitation Lab team contribute to European Space Agency Topical Team
Northumbria University academics contribute to European Space Agency Topical Team that provided recommendations for future post-mission neuro-musculoskeletal reconditioning research and practice.
Mission X - Train like an astronaut
Spinal kinematics research with over 140 participants (including a clinically interesting group) and human spaceflight public outreach at the Newcastle Life Science Centre
Kinematic analysis of Functional Re-adaptive Exercise Device in low back pain
Large scale kinematic studies add to justification for clinical trial of FRED, determine familiarisation time and provide recommendation on settings for exercise