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Toxic Mars Dust Could Pose Major Health Risks For Future Astronauts
Martian dust storms can potentially cause respiratory issues and elevated risk of disease, making them yet another health hazard space agencies need to prepare for, according to new research by the ...
Mars missions at risk: Could toxic dust threaten astronauts’ health and safety?
Martian dust contains hazardous substances like silica, perchlorates, nanophase iron oxides and toxic metals, which can cause ...
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It’s official – fungi could be the key to life on Mars, and NASA is already working with them
Yep, you read that right—fungi are getting their moment among the stars. In fact, their presence is so notable that the field ...
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Why Is Mars Red? Scientists Have A New Theory
The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, looks into the material that covers Mars's surface, called regolith. This contains iron minerals, including iron oxide, which you ...
Brit scientist's invention using B&Q items could help sustain human life on Mars
The prototype of the 'lunar regolith processing' system created by inventor Lolan Naicker was built using a barbecue wood ...
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Mars might not be red for the reasons we thought, UA prof’s research suggests
RESEARCHING THE REGOLITH: Vincent Chevrier, scientist of geochemistry, mineralogy and spectroscopy at the University of Arkansas. Credit: University of Arkansas Remember in grade school when we ...