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3 months ago

To Find Life on Mars, Make Microbes Wiggle

Microbial motility may play a crucial role in detecting extraterrestrial life, showing potential in harsh environments similar to those on Earth.

fromWIRED

8 hours ago

OMG science

New Bacteria Have Been Discovered on a Chinese Space Station

Mars rover makes epic climb to explore some of the oldest rocks in the Solar System

Perseverance rover explores ancient Martian rocks on Jezero Crater's rim, seeking evidence of extraterrestrial life.

NASA aims to return Martian samples to Earth for comprehensive analysis of potential life signs.

fromMail Online

NASA discovers 'zebra rock' on Mars unlike anything it's ever seen

NASA's Perseverance Rover has discovered a unique 'zebra rock' named Freya Castle on Mars, raising hopes for significant geological findings.

fromThe Washington Post

1 week ago

OMG science

A NASA rover just showed us what an aurora looks like on Mars

Mars rover makes epic climb to explore some of the oldest rocks in the Solar System

Perseverance rover explores ancient Martian rocks on Jezero Crater's rim, seeking evidence of extraterrestrial life.

NASA aims to return Martian samples to Earth for comprehensive analysis of potential life signs.

fromMail Online

NASA discovers 'zebra rock' on Mars unlike anything it's ever seen

NASA's Perseverance Rover has discovered a unique 'zebra rock' named Freya Castle on Mars, raising hopes for significant geological findings.

fromThe Washington Post

1 week ago

OMG science

A NASA rover just showed us what an aurora looks like on Mars

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3 weeks ago

SpaceX to launch Axiom Space Crew researching diabetes on ISS

The Ax-4 mission will test Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and insulin stability in microgravity, potentially allowing insulin-dependent diabetes patients to participate in spaceflight.

US politics

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth have increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.

US politics

fromFuturism

Incoming NASA Administrator Brags That He Has No Idea What's Going On

Jared Isaacman, NASA nominee, shows surprising ignorance about budget cuts affecting the agency's future, raising concerns about his preparedness for the role.

Fermenting Miso in Space Offers Astrobiology Lessons

The fermentation of miso in space highlights nutritional possibilities and microbial diversity relevant to space exploration.

Lightning on Earth Knocks Killer Electrons' Loose in Orbit

Lightning can trigger harmful high-energy electron precipitation in the inner radiation belt, affecting spacecraft and humans in space.

fromwww.nature.com

These Five Key Climate and Space Projects Are on Trump's Chopping Block

Proposed budget cuts by Trump's administration threaten key climate and space research funding, significantly impacting institutions like NASA and NOAA.

fromTravel + Leisure

A NASA Experiment Just Supercharged the Northern Lights in Alaska-See Photos

NASA's recent rocket launches enhanced our understanding of auroras and their atmospheric effects during a substorm.

New York City

fromWIRED

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth have increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.

US politics

fromFuturism

Incoming NASA Administrator Brags That He Has No Idea What's Going On

Jared Isaacman, NASA nominee, shows surprising ignorance about budget cuts affecting the agency's future, raising concerns about his preparedness for the role.

Fermenting Miso in Space Offers Astrobiology Lessons

The fermentation of miso in space highlights nutritional possibilities and microbial diversity relevant to space exploration.

Lightning on Earth Knocks Killer Electrons' Loose in Orbit

Lightning can trigger harmful high-energy electron precipitation in the inner radiation belt, affecting spacecraft and humans in space.

fromwww.nature.com

These Five Key Climate and Space Projects Are on Trump's Chopping Block

Proposed budget cuts by Trump's administration threaten key climate and space research funding, significantly impacting institutions like NASA and NOAA.

fromTravel + Leisure

A NASA Experiment Just Supercharged the Northern Lights in Alaska-See Photos

NASA's recent rocket launches enhanced our understanding of auroras and their atmospheric effects during a substorm.

more#nasa

#microgravity-effects

The human heart shows signs of ageing after just a month in space

Engineered heart tissue weakened and underwent age-like changes after one month in microgravity, highlighting spaceflight's detrimental cardiovascular effects.

fromEngadget

SF food

Researchers who made miso in space say it tastes good, but different

The human heart shows signs of ageing after just a month in space

Engineered heart tissue weakened and underwent age-like changes after one month in microgravity, highlighting spaceflight's detrimental cardiovascular effects.

fromEngadget

more#microgravity-effects

SF food

Researchers who made miso in space say it tastes good, but different

fromSilicon Canals

Luxembourg's Exobiosphere raises 2M to accelerate drug discovery in space; here's why and how - Silicon Canals

Luxembourg-based Exobiosphere has raised â¬2M for its mission to redefine drug discovery in space using autonomous, standardised lab automation to improve efficacy.

OMG science

Alternative medicine

fromFuturism

Scientists Propose Injecting Astronauts With Tardigrade RNA After Finding It Prevents Radiation Damage

A protein from tardigrades may protect astronauts from space radiation and assist cancer patients during radiation therapy.

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

The chances of this asteroid hitting Earth keep rising. But there are four reasons I'm not worried yet | Carrie Nugent

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a low risk of impact, with several factors suggesting it may not lead to widespread destruction.

The first rocks from the Moon's far side are in this geologist's hands

China's Chang'e-6 mission successfully returned lunar samples, marking a significant achievement in space exploration and research into the Moon's history.

fromenglish.elpais.com

6 months ago

Mutant superbugs pose a threat to human life in space

Microbial adaptability in space poses a potential health risk due to enhanced virulence of certain bacteria under microgravity conditions.

fromMail Online

6 months ago

Uranus' MOON could harbour extraterrestrials, scientists say

Extraterrestrial life may be possible on Uranus' moon Miranda due to evidence of an ancient ocean beneath its icy surface.