Could tardigrades survive on Mars?
Researchers found tiny, indestructible “water bears” survived exposure to high levels of toxic salts similar to those found in Martian…
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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…
Why does this help plants? Plants can capture energy from many colors of light, but they cannot use energy from ultraviolet radiation. By…
Scientists who study how humans might travel through space found a handful of specific genes that give bacteria some cool superpowers.
Is a space salad healthier than salad grown on earth? We may be one step closer to finding out. A NASA team conducted a study onboard the…
As the hunt for extraterrestrial life continues, scientists are giving rovers some new game changing abilities. With the "LEMUR", we may not…