News tagged with space environment


Events in the future seem closer than those in the past, study shows

We say that time flies, it marches on, it flows like a river—our descriptions of time are closely linked to our experiences of moving through space. Now, new research suggests that the illusions that influence how we perceive ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows medication errors lead to child fatalities

(Medical Xpress)—Serious errors administering drugs to children are occurring frequently due to workload, distraction and ineffective communication, according to a new study exploring the relationship between the nursing ...

Pediatrics created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Measuring skull pressure without the headache

Space research has developed a new way of measuring the pressure inside your skull using simple sound waves from headphones. The device is an effective early-warning system for patients recovering from head ...

Medical research created Dec 20, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists discover enzyme that could slow part of the aging process in astronauts -- and the elderly

New research published online in the FASEB Journal suggests that a specific enzyme, called 5-lipoxygenase, plays a key role in cell death induced by microgravity environments, and that inhibiting this enzyme will likely help p ...

Genetics created Apr 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Drug potency -- what happens in space?

Some of the Pharmaceuticals intended for the treatment of minor illnesses of astronauts in space may require special packaging and reformulation to remain stable for long periods in the space environment. That's according ...

Medications created Apr 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0