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…
Could infectious microbes on Mars become more dangerous? New research reveals a surprising risk for future astronauts |
Could infectious microbes on Mars become more dangerous? New research finds answers. For years, as we inch closer…
This Plasma Gun Could Save Astronauts From Filthy Underwear
As we saw with Artemis 2’s toilet debacle, astronauts deal with lots of inconveniences in space. One particularly…
Researchers find no significant joint damage in astronauts after short spaceflights
Eighteen days in orbit did not appear to leave a measurable mark on the hips, knees, or ankles…
What Discoveries Might Be Hiding in the Artemis 2 Images and Data?
It’s been one week since NASA’s Artemis 2 mission returned to Earth, marking the end of a historic…
New Details Add a Bizarre Twist to NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation
NASA’s Crew 11 astronauts were about to enter the final month of their mission aboard the International Space…
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…
Artemis II Crew Placed in Quarantine: Here’s Why
Artemis II Crew Placed in Quarantine: Here’s Why – Futura-Sciences February 10, 2026 3 min The SLS rocket…
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…
Bacteria survive rocket launch and re-entry, boosting Mars hopes
A “world’s first study” has demonstrated that bacterial spores can withstand the extreme forces associated with a space…