A new study has found that — despite its seemingly harsh conditions — the ISS is not causing bacteria to mutate into dangerous, antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The bacteria are instead simply …read more Source:: Science
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Revolutions in understanding the ionosphere, Earth’s interface to space
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•Far above Earth’s surface is a sea of particles that have been split into positive and negative ions by the suns harsh ultraviolet radiation called the ionosphere — this is …read more Source:: Science
Arctic advantage: genetic traits help Inuit in harsh conditions
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Inuit, a group of people who make the Arctic their home, have benefited from a handy set of genetic adaptations that help them survive in some …read more Source:: UKScienceNews