Life in space weakens muscles, bones, and balance; recovery on Earth takes months
BBC - 19-Mar-2025Fluid shifts in space cause vision and brain issues
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Is the ISS Too Clean? The Hidden Health Risk in Space
The Guardian - 27-Feb-2025Scientists warn that ISS sterility may weaken astronauts' immune systems
Mars: humanity’s next frontier
The Conversation (UK) - 12-Dec-2024Advancing technology brings us closer to life on the red planet
Stem cells grown in space show new potential for treating diseases
Science Daily - 04-Nov-2024Potential risks like DNA damage from space radiation require further study
Space travel rapidly ages the human heart, study finds
Nature - 24-Sep-2024Just one month in microgravity weakens heart tissue and triggers molecular changes
Volunteers emerge from year-long mars habitat, sharing insights on resilience
Space Connect - 08-Jul-2024NASA plans to use the findings to prepare for future human missions
Tough desert moss might survive on Mars, giving hope for growing plants there
The Guardian - 30-Jun-2024This type of moss could be used to help create a habitable environment on mars
Mars mission and prolonged space travel could be bad for astronauts' kidneys
New Atlas - 13-Jun-2024Possible factors of damage include radiation exposure and microgravity
Silicon Valley startup aims to extend human lifespan with mitochondrial transplants
Live Forever Club - 12-Apr-2024Research aims to extend lifespan and unlock new levels of human health
Tiny robot performs simulated surgery on the space station
Evening Standard - 14-Feb-2024From war zones to Mars, this droid could be the future of healthcare in remote locations
Space travel throws a curveball at astronauts' guts, challenging their health
Earth.com - 02-Feb-2024Understanding the adaptation is crucial for protecting them on long missions
First metal 3D printer heads to the ISS for on-demand manufacturing in space
Singularity Hub - 31-Jan-2024Stronger tools and parts from recycled materials -a sustainable way for space exploration
A tiny robot arm, MIRA, is heading to the ISS to see if it can do surgeries in space
Gizmodo - 29-Jan-2024If it works well, MIRA could help keep astronauts healthy on long space trips
Astronauts and the elderly might get special shots to keep their bones strong
Medical Xpress - 22-Jan-2024The potential for human trials starting by 2025 suggests rapid progress
Heart gets smaller in long duration space missions
BBC - 30-Mar-2021Despite exercising, reduced gravity causes heart atrophy in space travelers, likewise in long-distance swimmers
Decoded - why travelling through space can make you older
iNews - 25-Nov-2020Mitochondrial damage accelerates ageing on exposure to space radiation and microgravity
Moon’s hidden water could sustain future Lunar missions
BBC - 26-Oct-2020Discovery of water on the moon’s surface brings NASA closer to establishing a permanent base
Treating space induced muscle and bone loss in mice
Astronomy - 09-Sep-2020We can probably take space holidays without worrying about muscle wasting in future
Nanoparticles might be the new vitamins
Phys.org - 03-Sep-2020Space research suggests they might have a better antioxidant action than vitamins
New technology will be needed to perform surgery in space
The Conversation - 08-Jul-2020With increasing space flights it's inevitable that complex procedures will be carried out in microgravity
Seeds can survive the travel through space and still grow
Independent - 15-May-2020But it may reduce the "germination vigour" of the seeds a little bit
Mars mission health at risk: Astronaut brains may swell in microgravity
IB Times - 18-Apr-2020Although astronauts haven't reported these exact symptoms, long-term effects are still unknown
ESA starts an oxygen plant to produce oxygen using Moon dust
Independent - 20-Mar-2020One step closer to colonizing the Moon - how fast can we get there?
Lettuce grown in space vs one from Earth: very similar nutrient levels
New Scientist - 06-Mar-2020Research suggests astronauts could soon produce their own food in space
Experts look at new techs to enable faster trip to Mars
BBC - 25-Dec-2019Speed, maximum load, human safety, and power source, among the main factors considered
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