The search for habitable worlds
Scientists identified 47 near-Earth stars as the most likely to have rocky planets with ideal surface temperatures for life.
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Scientists identified 47 near-Earth stars as the most likely to have rocky planets with ideal surface temperatures for life.
In response to the question, “Where are all the aliens?”, one astronomer argued that, if they are similar to humans, they may have faced…
Researchers discovered a bacterium in NASA’s spacecraft assembly facilities that can enter a hibernation state to survive planetary…
Researchers found exposure to low gravity and radiation in space caused restructuring of the kidneys and negative health effects in…
Researchers found tiny, indestructible “water bears” survived exposure to high levels of toxic salts similar to those found in Martian…
Scientists found that photosynthesizing microbes grown on a synthetic mixture of Martian dust and astronaut pee could supplement a healthy…
Scientists found that astronauts with coordination problems after space missions could suffer from a malfunctioning central nervous system.
Researchers found the immune cells of volunteers kept in simulated microgravity were slower to activate and fight infection.
Scientists found tracers for inflammation and traumatic brain damage in people who climbed to high altitudes mimicking the low pressure…
If humans are to ever leave planet Earth, one of the first challenges we must face is how to feed ourselves. Space is hostile to life, with…