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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.

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.

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.

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.
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#microgravity

Scientists grow human brains in space to treat Alzheimer's

Microgravity facilitates rapid growth of brain organoids, enabling critical research into treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and spinal injuries.

China Deploys Fruit Flies in Space Station

China's Tiangong space station is conducting research on fruit flies to understand biological effects of microgravity and sub-magnetic environments.

Human muscle cells come back from space, look aged

Microgravity in space triggers muscle changes akin to accelerated aging, studied through muscle-on-chip systems on the ISS.

Scientists grow human brains in space to treat Alzheimer's

Microgravity facilitates rapid growth of brain organoids, enabling critical research into treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and spinal injuries.

China Deploys Fruit Flies in Space Station

China's Tiangong space station is conducting research on fruit flies to understand biological effects of microgravity and sub-magnetic environments.

Human muscle cells come back from space, look aged

Microgravity in space triggers muscle changes akin to accelerated aging, studied through muscle-on-chip systems on the ISS.
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#lunar-exploration

China Detects Water in Samples It Collected From the Moon

Water found in different forms on the Moon suggests potential for sustainable presence.

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.

China Detects Water in Samples It Collected From the Moon

Water found in different forms on the Moon suggests potential for sustainable presence.

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.
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#nasa

Scientists think humans could shelter in lunar cave

The discovery of a cave near the Apollo 11 landing site on the moon could offer future astronauts natural shelter from cosmic rays and solar radiation.

Powerful X-Rays Could Save Earth From An Asteroid Collision, A Bizarre New Simulation Suggests

A lab experiment indicates that heating an asteroid with x-rays could deflect its trajectory away from Earth.

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.

Inside NASA's $1 BILLION plan to obliterate the ISS

The ISS will be decommissioned and deorbited by 2030 due to aging systems and growing maintenance challenges.

Asteroid chunks from NASA deflection test may hit Earth in 10 years

NASA's asteroid deflection mission has successfully shown that debris could reach Earth but poses no threat, as it will burn up in the atmosphere.

Asteroid the size of a house to skim past Earth TODAY

Astronomers are studying near-Earth asteroids for future impact prevention, reinforced by a recent close approach of three asteroids.

Scientists think humans could shelter in lunar cave

The discovery of a cave near the Apollo 11 landing site on the moon could offer future astronauts natural shelter from cosmic rays and solar radiation.

Powerful X-Rays Could Save Earth From An Asteroid Collision, A Bizarre New Simulation Suggests

A lab experiment indicates that heating an asteroid with x-rays could deflect its trajectory away from Earth.

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.

Inside NASA's $1 BILLION plan to obliterate the ISS

The ISS will be decommissioned and deorbited by 2030 due to aging systems and growing maintenance challenges.

Asteroid chunks from NASA deflection test may hit Earth in 10 years

NASA's asteroid deflection mission has successfully shown that debris could reach Earth but poses no threat, as it will burn up in the atmosphere.

Asteroid the size of a house to skim past Earth TODAY

Astronomers are studying near-Earth asteroids for future impact prevention, reinforced by a recent close approach of three asteroids.
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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.

The first wooden satellite launched into space

The launch of LignoSat, the first wooden satellite, aims to test wood's durability and potential use for sustainable structures in space.

Is Elon Musk's Starlink polluting space? Researchers call for the FCC to pause launches

Starlink's rapid satellite launches raise environmental concerns that require formal assessment before proceeding further.

Was Bruce Willis right? Could a nuclear blast save us from killer asteroid?

Researchers can simulate a nuclear pulse to alter asteroid trajectories, presenting new possibilities for planetary defense against asteroid collisions.
#asteroid-defense

Scientist Nuke an Asteroid in a Lab Mock-Up

X-rays from a nuclear explosion could effectively change an asteroid's trajectory, according to new experimental findings.

Daily briefing: What is a cell type, really?

Octopuses collaborate with fish for hunting, showcasing complex group dynamics and shared leadership.
X-ray blasts from nuclear tests show promise in asteroid deflection methods.
Human heart tissues in space exhibit changes akin to aging, with post-mission recovery.

Scientist Nuke an Asteroid in a Lab Mock-Up

X-rays from a nuclear explosion could effectively change an asteroid's trajectory, according to new experimental findings.

Daily briefing: What is a cell type, really?

Octopuses collaborate with fish for hunting, showcasing complex group dynamics and shared leadership.
X-ray blasts from nuclear tests show promise in asteroid deflection methods.
Human heart tissues in space exhibit changes akin to aging, with post-mission recovery.
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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.

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.

Huge asteroid slammed into Solar System's biggest moon 4bn years ago

A massive asteroid impact 4 billion years ago shifted Ganymede's axis, more profoundly than the dinosaur-extincting impact on Earth.

Promising results for osteoarthritis treatment in space test

The ISS was used to experiment with treatments for posttraumatic osteoarthritis, showing promising results for new drug testing and preventative treatments.

Beyond Tang, climate research and international collaboration show why space exploration propels innovation

Research in space offers diverse benefits beyond technology spin-offs, including environmental monitoring and economic growth.

The highest observatory in the world just opened in Chile

The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) is now the highest telescope in the world, providing unique observation capabilities.

Astronomers have solved the mystery of why this black hole has the hiccups

Astronomers observed a burst of light from a galaxy with a supermassive black hole, showing periodic energy dips every 8.5 days.
The unusual behavior was caused by a smaller black hole orbiting the supermassive black hole, punching through its accretion disk and releasing gas.

Ice shell thickness reveals water temp on ocean worlds | Cornell Chronicle

Novel method to determine ocean temperatures on distant ocean worlds based on ice shell thickness
Ice pumping process shapes ice shells of moons such as Europa and Enceladus, influencing temperature ranges for potential life exchange.

How gene-therapy treated mice in space may help shape the science of vision loss diseases

Biotech Oculogenex received FDA endorsement for therapy in treating eye-wasting disease.

Dream come true for Mayo woman set to become first Irish person to go to space

Dr. Norah Patten, a bioastronautics researcher, is part of the IIAS-02 Mission on Virgin Galactic's Delta vehicle in 2026, fulfilling her childhood dream of going to space.

Spaceflight is hard on humans, but scientists see no showstoppers

Space research shows countermeasures needed for human health in space to enable long-duration space travel and Mars missions.

NASA's asteroid sample mission gave scientists around the world the rare opportunity to study an artificial meteor

Meteoroids are common but large ones are rare; OSIRIS-REx capsule was studied as an 'artificial meteor' upon reentry.
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