Humans may not have the heart for space travel to Mars
Male rats exposed to simulated cosmic radiation had roughly twice as much collagen around heart blood vessels at…
Nasa explored putting astronauts into a hibernation-like state for Mars missions, but scientists are still trying to make the science-fiction idea safe for humans |
Sending humans to Mars is one of Nasa’s greatest ambitions, but the journey presents enormous challenges. A round…
New Research on Muscle Loss Suggests Humans Will Really Suffer on Mars
Keeping astronauts strong and healthy in microgravity is no easy feat. Those serving six-month missions aboard the International…
NASA’s Artemis 2 Will Test Human Health in Deep Space Like Never Before
The human body is a complex machine that’s been fine-tuned—through millions of years of evolution—to operate here on…
We’re Nowhere Near Ready to Make Babies in Space, Experts Warn
If humanity truly hopes to colonize the solar system, it must overcome a challenge arguably greater than any…
5 threats that make a Mars mission fatal for humans, according to NASA
For decades, the idea of sending humans to Mars has captured scientific and public imagination alike. Yet despite…
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla fitness routine in space microgravity exercise adaptations
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has shared how astronauts maintain fitness aboard the space station. In a…