High-energy space radiation will threaten the Mars settlements that Elon Musk hopes to build with SpaceX, as well as NASA outposts for astronauts.
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The Real Problem With Space Travel

Humans in space suffer exposure to cosmic radiation, muscle and bone loss, and even things like their eyeballs changing shape ...
The effects of long-term stays in space can be negative on a number of biological systems, and this mission should help us to ...
Mars is closer than ever, but the human body isn’t ready. Inside the biological war against radiation, microgravity, and ...
With the advent of commercial spaceflight, an increasing number of people may be heading into space in the coming years. Some ...
The rigors of space travel could accelerate changes in the human body usually associated with aging. According to a new study ...
Uncover the terrifying risks of space travel, where extreme temperatures, radiation, and other dangers make it a potential ...
Microbes essential for human health have proven resilient against the extreme forces of space travel, offering hope for ...
On Monday, June 23, shortly after 9 pm UTC, hundreds of seeds, fungi, algae, and human DNA samples, many of which have never been exposed to space before, will make their maiden voyage aboard a SpaceX ...
Your body's blood-making stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), are like factory managers who work best when calm and rested. But when stress hits, like infection or injury, they spring into ...