October 15, 2024
Scientists have found that human heart tissue is harmed by even a short stint in orbit. This might have implications for future space travel [1]. Fly me to the Moon Space exploration is cool, but the human body was obviously not made for it. All its systems have evolved to function under normal gravity and...
August 23, 2023
A review published in Aging Cell has explored the impact of spaceflight on human and other organisms' health and aging [1]. Hazards of spaceflight Will sending humans to space make them age slower or faster? Will they be healthier, or will their health suffer? As space exploration progresses, researchers are working to find answers to...