Moss may look insignificant, but it can carry a hidden forensic fingerprint. Because different moss species thrive in very specific micro-environments, tiny fragments can reveal exactly where a person has been. Researchers reviewing 150 years of cases found moss has helped solve crimes across multiple countries, including one case whereContinue Reading
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OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 1 Table of Contents OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 2 Human Health Medical Operations Safety and Mishaps Vehicle Systems Protecting the health of astronauts is a priority at NASA. With a wealth of knowledge collected through years of experience, research, and collaborative partnerships,Continue Reading
OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 1 Table of Contents OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 2 Human Health Medical Operations Safety and Mishaps Vehicle Systems Astronauts traveling in space are faced with both common terrestrial and unique spaceflight-induced health risks. The primary focus of NASA medical operations is toContinue Reading
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OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 1 Table of Contents OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections 2 Human Health Medical Operations Safety and Mishaps Vehicle Systems NASA emphasizes the importance of comprehensive astronaut health. Considerations for the protection of astronaut health spans a continuum across a mission, including requirements forContinue Reading
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The man-made wetlands and ponds can help prevent flooding in homes and buildings, and return cleaner water to the ocean. By Lauren Dalban New York City is expected to experience increasing rainfall over the next few decades, especially during cloudbursts—short, intense rainfall events.Continue Reading
Scientists are uncovering new clues that a cosmic explosion may have rocked Earth at the end of the last ice age. At major Clovis-era sites, researchers found shocked quartz—evidence of intense heat and pressure consistent with a comet airburst rather than volcanism or human activity. The event could have sparkedContinue Reading
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