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Researchers found that a protein from tardigrades could help astronauts ward off the damage from space radiation.

Scientists Propose Injecting Astronauts With Tardigrade RNA After Finding It Prevents Radiation Damage

By Victor Tangermann

Two advanced mannequins flew aboard the Artemis I mission to record data on radiation exposure inside the spacecraft.

NASA Analyzes Synthetic Human Bodies It Sent on Lunar Journey

By Frank Landymore

Elementary school students have discovered that EpiPens can turn poisonous after being launched into space due to space radiation.

NASA Surprised When School Children Discover That EpiPens Become Toxic in Space

By Victor Tangermann

While the possibility of traveling to space is thrilling, the actual effects it has on the body aren't just rough — they're often downright horrifying.

A Brief List of Horrifying Things Space Travel Does to the Human Body

By Noor Al-Sibai

After examining blood samples from 14 NASA astronauts, researchers found that samples from all 14 astronauts showed mutations in their DNA.

Scientists Found Genetic Mutations in Every Astronaut Blood Sample They Studied

By Victor Tangermann

A new study suggests that tiny amounts of dark matter could behave like high-speed projectiles, capable of tearing through human flesh.

Study: “Dark Matter Bullets” Could Tear Human Flesh Apart

By Victor Tangermann

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As Mars Mission Approaches, NASA Works to Assess Risks from Space Radiation

What Space Travel Will Do To You

What Space Travel Will Do To You

By Cecille De Jesus