AMS Detector Reveals Surprising Surplus of Cosmic Rays Made of Deuterons
Deuterons — atomic nuclei made up of a proton and a neutron — are thought to form in the same way as helium-3 nuclei, in collisions between primary helium-4 nuclei…
Biologists Find Mutated and Genetically Distinct Strains of Multi-Drug Resistant Bacterium on ISS
Enterobacter bugandensis is primarily found in clinical specimens including the human gastrointestinal tract. Illustrative workflow showcasing the process of comparative genomics analysis of Enterobacter bugandensis, evaluating its prevalence and metabolic…
Astronauts Have Surprising Ability to Orient Themselves and Gauge Distance Traveled in Space: Study
New research has implications for crew safety in space and could potentially give clues to how aging affects people’s balance systems here on Earth. Jörges et al. tackled the question…
ESA Astronaut Captures Stunning Images of Rare Thunder Phenomenon
As part of the Thor-Davis experiment on the International Space Station (ISS), ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen has captured images of a phenomenon called red sprite. Equipped with a specialized event-based…
Long Duration Spaceflights Destroy Red Blood Cells and Bone: Study
But our body can eventually replenish them back on Earth with the help of bone marrow fat, according to new research. JAXA astronaut Aki Hoshide, ISS Expedition 32 flight engineer,…