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science3 days ago•6 min saved

Moon Living: The Biology Challenge of a Sustained Lunar Outpost

NASA's Artemis program plans a sustainable lunar outpost, with Artemis II validating life-support and deep-space operations ahead of longer stays. Living on the Moon will challenge every body system due to one-sixth gravity, intense space radiation, lunar dust, extreme temperature shifts, isolation, and confinement, so countermeasures—such as exercise, personalized nutrition, artificial gravity trials, radiation shielding, habitat design using lunar soil, lunar agriculture, and continuous health monitoring—will be critical to keep crews healthy and to inform future missions to Mars.

via ScienceAlert|

#artemis #lunarbase #moon

science6 months ago•5 min saved

Embry-Riddle SPACE Lab Advances Space and Earth Health Research

NASA's AVATAR project involves creating miniature tissue chips from astronauts' cells to study space hazards and develop personalized countermeasures, potentially revolutionizing space travel and medicine on Earth.

via ScienceAlert|

#avatar-project #deep-space-exploration #nasa

science6 months ago•1 min saved

NASA Astronaut at 75 Shares His 'Incredible' Experience

Winston Elliott Scott, a retired NASA astronaut who flew in space in the 1990s, shares his experiences and insights on the effects of space travel on the human body and mind at age 75, highlighting NASA's efforts to manage astronaut health and the enduring impact of space missions.

via ScienceAlert|

#astronaut #nasa #science

science8 months ago•4 min saved

Astronauts' Sinus Problems: A Spacewalking Concern

A study analyzing nearly two decades of medical logs from 71 ISS astronauts reveals that 85% experience sinus and nasal problems in space, mainly due to microgravity-induced fluid shifts, with spacewalks exacerbating these issues. Common remedies include decongestants, but their effectiveness in space remains uncertain, highlighting the need for better management strategies for astronaut health during long missions and future space travel.

via Earth.com|

#astronauts #microgravity #science

science-and-technology8 months ago•2 min saved

NASA and Google Develop AI Medical Assistant for Mars Missions

NASA and Google are developing an AI-powered medical assistant called CMO-DA to help astronauts diagnose and treat health issues independently during long-duration space missions to Mars and the Moon, with high diagnostic accuracy demonstrated in initial tests, aiming to enhance space medicine and potentially benefit terrestrial healthcare.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-medical-assistant #google #mars-missions

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Extended Space Missions Impact Astronauts' Cognitive Health

A study by NASA's Behavioral Health and Performance Laboratory found that astronauts experience slowed cognitive abilities, such as processing speed and attention, while in space, though these effects are not permanent. The research, involving 25 astronauts on the International Space Station, suggests that cognitive domains like visual working memory and risk-taking propensity are most affected in space. However, no significant long-term cognitive impairment was observed post-mission. The study highlights the need for further research, especially for longer deep space missions, due to potential risks like space radiation and isolation.

via Futurism|

#astronauts #cognitive-performance #international-space-station