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In an experiment simulating harsh Martian conditions, including X-ray radiation, scientists discovered that certain lichens ...

A field known as synthetic biology has become one of the most highly anticipated in science. Its outputs range from golden ...

Researchers bombarded these hybrid lifeforms with a year's worth of Martian radiation in just 5 hours — and they survived, ...

NASA's Perseverance rover isn't just hunting for signs of ancient life on Mars, it's also testing spacesuit materials right ...

Lichens have survived Martian conditions in an unprecedented scientific experiment. This discovery opens new perspectives on ...

A recent experiment has shown that certain lichen species can remain metabolically active in an environment similar to that ...

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

Dense and hydrogen-rich, water is an excellent radiation shield. By integrating it into hydrogels, astronauts could stay protected without bulky, leak-prone systems. Cosmic rays from beyond our ...

A team of biomedical engineers at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science working with a team of bio-scientist colleagues ...