Being in space causes the human body to destroy approximately 54% more red blood cells, leading to a potentially dangerous condition known as anemia. According to a new study, the effects persist even after astronauts return to Earth. The researchers … Read More
According to a recent genetic analysis, three previously unknown strains of bacteria were discovered growing on the International Space Station. The discovery could help scientists in developing better ways for growing food on Mars. The study, which was published in … Read More
Living in Space definitely can not be compared to living on Earth. Take, for example, hair washing. How is this actually possible with zero gravity? Karen Nyberg – member of the 36th expedition at the International Space Station will show … Read More
The Japanese space agency JAXA has officially confirmed that it intends to send its own astronaut to the Moon. This is the first such mission in the history of the Land of the Rising Sun, which must become a … Read More
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield tells how our taste perceptions change when we get into zero gravity. When we get into space, the food really does not have the taste we’re used to. And the reason is not in the food … Read More
Of course you can! But is it a good idea? If one day you can get on the International Space Station, for example, or just go into orbit around the Earth and fall into weightlessness, you will probably want … Read More