With evidence pointing to serious kidney challenges, careful planning will be needed to keep crews healthy on space journeys ...

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Kilonova explosions from neutron star collisions may damage atmospheres and threaten life if nearby, according to a new study ...

Martian dust might look harmless from millions of miles away, but up close, it could pose a serious threat to your health. As ...

There are many risks associated with human space exploration. NASA has been planning for these missions to make our astronauts return home safely.

A surprising new study suggests the intense radiation from active galactic nuclei from a black hole might support life ...

It's made up of three kinds of radiation: particles trapped in Earth's magnetic field, particles from solar flares and galactic cosmic rays NASA said. Earth is surrounded by a system of magnetic ...

Structure and function of the kidneys are altered by spaceflight, with galactic radiation causing permanent damage that would ...

A team of private astronauts have become the first spacefarers to get an up-close view of the North and South poles – a unique trajectory that Houston researchers hope will provide crucial ...

NGC 4941 dazzles in a new Hubble image, showcasing star-forming regions and a supermassive black hole that dramatically ...