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January 29, 2014

Evidence exposes space trips real toll on immune systems
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Jan 29, 2014
Evidence is now shining a spotlight on how much space missions take a toll on humans' immune systems. At least 29 cases of infectious diseases being contracted on board a spacecraft were reported on during a 2012 study that looked into 106 flights and 742 crewmembers. Head colds, fungal infections, and gastroenteritis were just some of the ailments that overtook the participants of the study. What may be worse is the fact that they are million miles away from home and do not get to have sufficient bed-r ... read more

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Space-raised flies show weakened immunity to fungus Venturing into space might be a bold adventure, but it may not be good for your immune system. Now a study by researchers at the University of California, Davis and published Jan. 24 in the journal ... more		New results on the geologic characteristics of the Chang'e-3 exploration region An article entitled "Geologic characteristics of the Chang'E-3 exploration region"was published online for SCIENCE CHINA Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy on January 21, 2014. It presents some new re ... more		Companies slam delay on deep-sea mining rules Slew of satellite projects aims to head off future wildfires Three million years ago our ancestors relied on plant-based diets		NASA Preparing for 2014 Comet Watch at Mars This spring, NASA will be paying cautious attention to a comet that could put on a barnstorming show at Mars on Oct. 19, 2014. On that date, comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring will buzz Mars about 10 tim ... more
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China's moon rover experiences abnormality

Yutu moon rover has 'abnormality': Xinhua

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In the Eye of the Beholder

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NASA launches communications satellite

Netizens extend blessings to troubled lunar rover

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