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Astronauts Gene Expression May Be Permanently Changed by Year in Space
2018-03-16 18:30:38| Extremetech
After a year in space, NASA says Scott Kelly's genes behave differently, and the effect may be permanent. The post Astronaut’s Gene Expression May Be Permanently Changed by Year in Space appeared first on ExtremeTech.
ISS Astronauts Go On Spacewalk to Repair Stations Robotic Arm
2017-10-05 22:34:09| Extremetech
NASA has just sent two astronauts out on a multi-hour spacewalk to repair the International Space Station's aging Canadian-built robotic arm, part of which broke down in late September. The post ISS Astronauts Go On Spacewalk to Repair Station’s Robotic Arm appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Harsh cosmic rays might give astronauts brain damage on a trip to Mars
2016-10-13 16:30:07| Extremetech
Space can be a dangerous place -- especially for your brain.
GM-NASA RoboGlove amplifies grip of astronauts, factory workers
2016-07-12 22:30:46| Extremetech
Robotic glove doubles or triples the gripping force applied, reducing hand strain. Up next: full exoskeletons for more powerful workers.
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Astronauts enter new BEAM inflatable module on ISS for first time
2016-06-06 22:31:42| Extremetech
Humans entered BEAM for the first time, but they didn't stay long.