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Nuclear rockets, lunar ambitions, and the munchies: this week in science
space13 days ago

Nuclear rockets, lunar ambitions, and the munchies: this week in science

This week’s science roundup spotlights NASA’s plan for a $20 billion lunar base and a nuclear-powered spacecraft for interplanetary travel, new findings that zero gravity severely hampers human reproduction in space, and an explainer on why cannabis triggers intense munchies, alongside broader science news including climate implications from the Iran conflict.

Space Reproduction Put on Hold as Experts Warn of Safety Risks
sciencespace2 months ago

Space Reproduction Put on Hold as Experts Warn of Safety Risks

A new report in Reproductive BioMedicine Online warns that reproducing in space is far from safe due to radiation, microgravity, and lunar dust, which may affect fertility, pregnancy, and offspring. It calls for a global ethical framework, better shielding, medical countermeasures, and advanced assisted reproduction tools before any long-duration missions, effectively delaying space births until safeguards are in place.