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March 26, 2024
Space Study Sheds Light on Human Perception and Safety in Zero Gravity

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
A study by York University reveals astronauts' remarkable skill in orienting themselves and estimating distances in the absence of gravity. The research, a collaborative effort with the Canadian Space Agency and NASA, suggests significant implications for astronaut safety in space. It could also offer insights into how aging impacts human balance systems on Earth, according to Faculty of Health Professor Laurence Harris, the study's lead. "Removing gravity from the equation offers a unique p ... read more
Space-Born Muscle Monitoring Technology Promises Earthly Healthcare Advancements
Southampton UK (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
For the first time, astronauts can monitor their muscle health during space missions thanks to a new handheld device, revealing the muscle groups most vulnerable in low-gravity environments. A ... more
Plasma Technology Marks a New Era in Chronic Wound Care, Offering Hope to Millions
Sheffield UK (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Scientists from the University of Sheffield and the University of South Australia have introduced a groundbreaking treatment for chronic wounds, utilizing ionized gas to enhance hydrogel dressings w ... more
NASA touts space research in anti-cancer fight
Washington (AFP) Mar 24, 2024
Experiments in the weightless environment of space have led to "crazy progress" in the fight against cancer, NASA officials said at a recent event highlighting an important and personal initiative of US President Joe Biden. ... more
Neuralink shows quadriplegic playing chess with brain implant
San Francisco (AFP) Mar 21, 2024
Neuralink on Wednesday streamed a video of its first human patient playing computer chess with his mind and talking about the brain implant making that possible. ... more
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Study shows bed rest simulating space affects human gene rhythms
London, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
A study by the University of Surrey has revealed that simulated microgravity conditions, akin to those experienced by astronauts, cause disruptions in the natural rhythms of gene expression in human ... more
Headaches Become More Common for Astronauts in Space
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 14, 2024
A recent study published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology on March 13, 2024, has revealed that astronauts may experience headaches, includin ... more
Exploring Brain Function and Adaptation in Space: China's Innovative EEG Research Aboard Tiangong
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
In the unique microgravity environment of space, Chinese scientists are embarking on an ambitious journey aboard the Tiangong space station, about 400 km above Earth, to uncover how the human brain ... more
The psychological barrier of deep space exploration
San Francisco CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024
Within the next few decades, NASA aims to land humans on the Moon, set up a lunar colony and use the lessons learned to send people to Mars as part of its Artemis program. While researchers know tha ... more
Just add AI for expert astronaut ultrasound
Paris (ESA) Mar 07, 2024
Ultrasound devices are commonplace in modern orbital medical kits, helping to facilitate rapid diagnoses of astronaut ailments or bodily changes. However it takes real-time guidance from experts on ... more
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Nicole McGaa: Ensuring safe travels in space
Boston MA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
What do meteor showers, medicine, and MIT have in common? Aerospace engineering major Nicole McGaa. The senior has long been drawn to both space and medicine. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ... more
Top 5: Space for your health
Paris (ESA) Mar 04, 2024
Space has led to technological innovations with wide-ranging applications in healthcare. Beyond consumer gadgets, such as wireless headsets and scratch-resistant lenses, space exploration is a catal ... more
Musk says patient moves cursor with brain implant
San Francisco (AFP) Feb 20, 2024
Elon Musk says the first human patient with a brain implant from his Neuralink startup is able to move a computer mouse with thought. ... more
Space surgery: Doctors on ground operate robot on ISS for first time
Washington (AFP) Feb 14, 2024
Earth-bound surgeons remotely controlled a small robot aboard the International Space Station over the weekend, conducting the first-ever such surgery in orbit - albeit on rubber bands. ... more
Understanding Astronauts' Microbiomes: A Key to Successful Deep Space Missions
Vienna. Austria (SPX) Feb 12, 2024
Space exploration is a venture filled with complexities and risks, necessitating meticulous preparation and a deep understanding of the myriad challenges that come with living in space. At the foref ... more
Charite Launches International Master's Program in Space Medicine

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
Charite University Berlin, in collaboration with the University of Caen Normandy in France and Jozef Stefan International Postgraduate School in Slovenia, has announced the launch of an innovative master's degree program in space medicine and physiology in extreme environments. This program, set to commence in the 2024 winter semester, represents a significant step forward in the specialized field of space medicine, addressing the physiological and psychological challenges humans face in extreme conditi ... read more
Boeing and NASA Collaborate on New ISS Experiment to Enhance Genes in Space Program
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 25, 2024
Boeing (NYSE: BA), in collaboration with NASA and the ISS National Laboratory, is embarking on a novel investigation aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Genes in Space toolkit, a cornerstone ... more

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GMV led consortium advances public health analytics with EO4HEALTH Project
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 23, 2024
GMV, in collaboration with institutions including Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise, GMATICS, Brockmann Consult, and a host of eminent scien ... more
Space Travel Taxes Astronauts' Brains, But Microbes On The Menu Could Help In Unexpected Ways
Los Angeles CA (The Conversation) Jan 18, 2024
Feeding astronauts on a long mission to Mars goes well beyond ensuring they have enough nutrients and calories to survive their multi-year journey. Providing astronauts with the right diet is also p ... more
High tech glove stymies Parkinson's disease tremors
Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 10, 2024
Roberta Wilson-Garrett looked at the glove keeping her right hand steady and smiled. ... more
Bolivia's hypergravity blood cell test for astronaut health
Paris (ESA) Dec 21, 2023
The latest international group to employ ESA's hypergravity-generating Large Diameter Centrifuge is an all-female team from Bolivia, with access sponsored by the United Nations and ESA. The research ... more
Bioprinting in 3D: 2023 Science Wrap
Houston TX (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
Imagine someone needs a heart transplant and scientists take cells from that person to create an entire new heart for them. Research on the International Space Station is helping to bring that dream ... more
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