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Redwire boosts space-based pharma tech with new crystallizer and gold nanoparticle test
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a prominent force in space infrastructure innovation, has expanded its pharmaceutical research efforts in orbit with the deployment of new crystallization technology and a groundbreaking cancer-detection experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Building on the success of its PIL-BOX platform, Redwire has introduced a high-volume Industrial Crystallizer designed to process samples up to 200 times larger than those previously accommodated. This advanc ... read more |
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NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthdayWashington (AFP) April 20, 2025 Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday. ... more 
Crew examines spaceflight-related eye changes as three astronauts prepare to return homeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week investigating how extended spaceflight alters human vision, while simultaneously conducting other scientific studies, maintaining vital systems, and prep ... more 
How next-gen wearables support astronaut health monitoringSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 As human space missions extend in duration and complexity, maintaining astronaut health has become a top priority. A recent review in Wearable Electronics explores how flexible wearable technologies ... more 
Crew wraps week with spacesuit upgrades and experiments on respiration and circulation in orbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 14, 2025 The Expedition 72 team aboard the International Space Station (ISS) closed out their week with a focus on spacesuit enhancements and critical biomedical research. As one group adjusted to the rigors ... more |
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'Delete your data': Genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcySan Francisco (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Pioneering US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer two years after hackers gained access to millions of profiles. ... more 
What happens to the human body in deep space?Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment - these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation. ... more 
Extended space diveParis, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 European scientists are enlisting volunteers to lie on waterbeds for 10 consecutive days in an innovative study aimed at replicating some of the physiological effects of space travel. The Viva ... more
The International Space Station Could Benefit from a More Diverse Microbial EnvironmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) frequently experience immune system disruptions, skin rashes, and inflammatory conditions. A recent study published on February 27 in the jour ... more 
Nvidia unveils powerful AI system for genetic researchSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 AI chipmaker Nvidia and research partners have created what they call the largest artificial intelligence system yet for biological research, the company said on Wednesday, aiming to speed up breakthroughs in medicine and genetics. ... more |
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Jumping workouts could help astronauts on the moon and Mars
Baltimore MD (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 Jumping workouts could help astronauts prevent the type of cartilage damage they are likely to endure during lengthy missions to Mars and the Moon, a new Johns Hopkins University study suggests. The research adds to ongoing efforts by space agencies to protect astronauts against deconditioning/getting out of shape due to low gravity, a crucial aspect of their ability to perform spacewalks, handle equipment and repairs, and carry out other physically demanding tasks. The study, which shows kn ... read more 
ZeroG may cause cancer in space but on Earth, it could help develop treatmentsMorgantown WV (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 As space travel gains traction and astronauts spend increasing amounts of time in space, studying its effects on health has become increasingly critical. Is space travel truly safe? Far from i ... more |
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Emory researchers explore heart cell growth in space to advance treatments on EarthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 A research team led by Chunhui Xu from Emory University has demonstrated that heart muscle cells can survive and grow in the microgravity environment of space. Published in Biomaterials, the finding ... more 
Peak Performance in MicrogravityHouston TX (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 At the start of a new year, many people think about making positive changes in their lives, such as improving physical fitness or learning a particular skill. Astronauts on the International Space S ... more 
Most advanced artificial touch for brain-controlled bionic handLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 A sophisticated sense of touch for individuals with spinal cord injuries is now closer to becoming a reality, thanks to pioneering research published in Science. The study outlines a groundbreaking ... more 
Beyond step counting: wearable tech promises medical-grade dataLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Wearable devices have come a long way from counting steps or heartbeats, with new tech offering the ability to track blood oxygenation, glucose levels and blood pressure, though its reliability remains a matter of debate. ... more 
Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energyMadison WI (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner workings to tackle challenges ranging from climate change to space colonization. In my work ... more |
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