Water Recycling for Mars Missions
Water is essential for human survival on Mars. However, there is very little water available on the surface of the planet. This means that any future Mars missions will need to rely on water recycling technologies to provide astronauts with the water they need to survive. Here I am reviewing the current state of water […]
DNA sequencing microorganisms around the solar system
Scientists use the International Space Station as a testing ground to study how to keep astronauts safe and healthy on long-duration missions. In 2016, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins successfully conducted the first DNA sequencing in space, opening the door to molecular biology research in spaceflight conditions. The team used a MinION (pronounced “min ion”) sequencing […]
Forming the components for producing artificial blood for animals
In addition to showing promise in drug development, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA’s) other work on crystallizing proteins in microgravity inspired development of an artificial animal albumin. Albumin is the most abundant protein in blood but is difficult to crystallize on Earth. Researchers used the space station to crystalize albumin from cats and dogs […]
Creating new drugs for disorders like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
I am going to talk about another way that the International Space Station Benefits Humanity Back on Earth. It helps researchers to create new drugs for disorders like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an incurable genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting. The disease is caused by a mutation in […]
New X-ray source that could revolutionize medical scanning technology
The International Space Station (ISS) has been a valuable platform for conducting scientific research for over 20 years. In recent years, the ISS has been used to develop new technologies that have the potential to benefit people on Earth. One such technology is a new X-ray source that was developed by a team of researchers […]
Upside-down 3D-printed skin and bone for humans to Mars
Long-term space travel can have a number of negative effects on human health, including bone loss and muscle atrophy. These effects can be exacerbated by the weightlessness of space, which can lead to the body’s tissues becoming less dense. One potential way to mitigate these effects is to use 3D printing to create artificial skin […]
Humans to ‘visit PLANETS’ by ‘uploading consciousness’ into the UNIVERSE
There is no scientific article that definitively answers the question of whether human consciousness can travel through space and time instead of the whole human body. However, there is some scientific research that suggests that consciousness may not be limited to the physical body. For example, one study found that people who had near-death experiences […]
NASA Humanoid Robot to Be Tested in Australia
NASA and Woodside Energy have partnered to develop remote mobile dexterous manipulation capabilities for the Valkyrie robot. The goal of the partnership is to improve the efficiency and safety of Woodside’s offshore and remote operations, and to develop new capabilities that could be used in future Artemis missions and other Earth-based robotics objectives. Valkyrie is […]
What Can Be Learned from the Tragedy of Titan Submersible?
The disappearance of the Limiting Factor submersible in the North Atlantic in June 2023, has raised a number of important issues for future space exploration. We can learn from that and apply those lessons to our journey into space to promise the future emergence in space for human civilization. I will discuss five key lessons […]
The Potential for Accelerated Aging in Humans Traveling to Mars
The prospect of sending humans to Mars is becoming increasingly realistic, with several private and public organizations developing plans to do so in the coming decades. However, there are a number of potential health risks associated with long-duration space travel, including accelerated aging. Here I am discussing the evidence that suggests that traveling to Mars […]