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RADIATION EFFECTS ON EMBRYOS
In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...- On a 12-day Russian biosatellite flight, seven silkworm varieties spun silk, built cocoons, mated and laid eggs; some developmental stages occurred 2-3 days faster than ground controlsChinese silkworms have successfully navigated their life cycle during an impressive twelve-day mission in space. Notably, their eggs hatche...
- In 1995, NASA sent 30 fertilised Japanese quail eggs to the Mir space station for 16 days; what scientists found after they returned raised new questions about life without gravityIn 1995, NASA launched a fascinating experiment by sending fertilized quail eggs to the Mir space station. The objective was to explore how...
- China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landingChina launched three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut will stay for a year, a record for the country. This mission supports C...
- Babies in space: Experts say humans are not ready yetScientists warn that future Moon and Mars missions face serious reproductive health risks. Space radiation, microgravity, and stress may af...
- Deadly trio behind today's infertility, cancer surge: Doctors warn of harm to reproductive organs, hormones, and future generationsDoctors in India warn that smoking, alcohol, and vaping harm reproductive health. These habits increase the risk of miscarriage and birth d...
- China successfully launches retrievable satelliteSJ-10 was put into orbit by Long March 2-D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China's Gobi desert.
- Mobile tower radiation clips sparrows' wingsRadiation from mobile towers is not only taking a toll on human health but is also blamed for sparrows vanishing into thin air.
- Radiation from mobile towers wipes out birdsThe increasing number of cell phone towers in cities is bringing down bird population in India. The radiation emitting from towers can dama...
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