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U of C researchers confirm meteoric aging among astronauts
Research from the University of Calgary reveals that space travel can accelerate human aging, with bone health significantly impacted.
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Mars dust may be less abrasive than lunar dust, spacesuit samples suggest
Recent analysis of Martian dust samples suggests the particles are smoother and less abrasive than lunar dust, though their ultrafine size poses health risks.
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NASA rover detects ultrafine dust particles on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected ultrafine, toxic dust on Mars that poses significant health risks to future human explorers.
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Researchers discover why constipation is so common in astronauts
New research reveals the causes of astronaut constipation while a NASA study warns that human microbes may survive in the Moon's deep shadows.
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It's harder to poop in space. Scientists may finally know why
New research indicates that shifts in blood chemistry and gut fermentation patterns contribute to constipation experienced by astronauts in space.
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Astronauts Have Taken The First Human X‑Rays in Space
Astronauts aboard the Fram2 polar mission have successfully captured the first diagnostic human X-rays ever recorded in orbit.
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These Look Like Ordinary X-Rays. They’re Not
Astronauts have successfully captured the first-ever diagnostic human X-rays in space, marking a milestone for extraterrestrial medical care.