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A Scottish emergency room doctor is revolutionizing space medicine by teaching astronauts life-saving techniques for missions to the Moon and Mars. Dr. Christina Mackaill's work is preparing both space travelers and Earth-based doctors for humanity's next giant leap.
Scientists studied mice on the International Space Station and discovered a critical "gravity threshold" needed to maintain muscle strength. The findings could revolutionize how astronauts prepare for long Mars missions.
Before astronauts venture to the Moon or Mars, miniature versions of their organs might make the journey first. These tiny tissue chips could unlock safer, faster ways to protect humans in deep space.
A team of NASA volunteers just discovered that the microbes we usually fear might be essential allies for surviving in space. Their research reveals how biofilms could protect astronaut health and grow food on future deep space missions.
Astronauts launching to the International Space Station will help solve a critical health mystery: why weightlessness might cause dangerous blood clots. Their research could protect future crews traveling to the Moon and Mars.
European astronauts are testing a revolutionary exercise machine that could solve one of space travel's biggest health challenges. The compact gym system arrives at the International Space Station in April 2026 to help keep crews strong for longer missions to the Moon and Mars.
After 25 years of operations, the International Space Station saw its first medical evacuation in January 2026, but the story reveals how remarkably safe space travel has become. The successful return of Crew-11 highlights decades of advances in keeping astronauts healthy hundreds of kilometers above Earth.