Sex and space? Houston, we have a problem
Ever dream about a honeymoon in space? You may want to think twice after you hear about Joe Tash's research.
Space Exploration
Jan 6, 2011
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520-day flight simulation nears 'landing' on Mars
After 233 days in a locked steel capsule, six researchers on a 520-day mock flight to Mars are all feeling strong and ready to "land" on the Red Planet, the mission director said Friday.
Space Exploration
Jan 21, 2011
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Are astronauts really weightless?
Hey look! It's a montage of adorable astronauts engaging in hilarious space stuff in zero gravity. Look at them throwing bananas, playing Bowie songs, drinking floating juice balls, and generally having a gay old time in ...
Space Exploration
Feb 17, 2015
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Dream is over for Virgin Galactic space tourist
Venture capitalist Alan Walton has trekked to the North Pole, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and skydived over Mount Everest. A hop into space to enjoy a few minutes of weightlessness would have been the ultimate adventure.
Space Exploration
Oct 4, 2011
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Mice, gerbils perish in Russia space flight
A number of mice and eight gerbils sent into space in a Russian capsule destined to find out how well organisms can withstand extended flights perished during their journey, scientists said Sunday as the month-long mission ...
Space Exploration
May 19, 2013
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Liu Yang: China's first female astronaut
As a child, Liu Yang once wanted to be a bus conductor and later had her sights set on becoming a lawyer, but decades later she has travelled into space as China's first ever female astronaut.
Space Exploration
Jun 16, 2012
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Astronaut muscles waste in space
Astronaut muscles waste away on long space flights reducing their capacity for physical work by more than 40%, according to research published online in the Journal of Physiology.
Space Exploration
Aug 17, 2010
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Astronauts need extra exercise and calories in space
It takes physical activity to stay heart-healthy on Earth and even more to stay healthy in space.
Space Exploration
Mar 22, 2018
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Salad in space? New research says it's not a healthy choice
Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet—even for astronauts on a mission.
Space Exploration
Jan 22, 2024
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Russians 'never, ever had sex in space': official
Russian or Soviet cosmonauts never had sex in space in the 50 years of human exploration of the cosmos. And that's official, according to a Russian expert. As for Americans, well, you'd better ask them.
Space Exploration
Apr 22, 2011
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