A newly discovered protein from Earth's toughest animal is inspiring breakthrough therapies for cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 30, 2025
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Researchers from the University of California San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute have discovered that spaceflight accelerates the aging of human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), which are vital for blood ...
Space Exploration
Sep 4, 2025
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Features of spaceflight such as gravitational changes and circadian rhythm disruption—not to mention radiation—take a toll on the body, including muscle wasting and decreased bone density. These may even affect the ability ...
Space Exploration
Aug 15, 2025
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A new study by scientists at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and several institutes across India and Saudi Arabia has reported 26 novel bacterial species growing inside cleanrooms associated with NASA space missions. These ...
Space Exploration
May 12, 2025
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Through its "Moon to Mars" program, NASA plans to send the first crewed missions to Mars by the end of the next decade. To fulfill this bold vision, the agency is investigating advanced technologies through numerous programs. ...
Space Exploration
Apr 21, 2025
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What are the dangers of going to space?
Space Exploration
Apr 3, 2025
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Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment—these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation.
Space Exploration
Mar 18, 2025
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Let's face it: Space is a hostile environment for humans. Even on Mars, settlers might have a hard time coping with potentially lethal levels of radiation, scarce resources and reduced gravity.
Space Exploration
Mar 10, 2025
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Skeptics love to bring up one particular topic regarding long-term human space exploration—radiation. So far, all of the research completed on it has been relatively limited and has shown nothing but harmful effects. Long-term ...
Space Exploration
Mar 7, 2025
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It's a key problem that will need to be addressed if humans are to attempt deep-space, long-duration missions. Not only is radiation exposure a dangerous health risk to humans, but it also poses a hazard to equipment and ...
Space Exploration
Feb 13, 2025
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