Space in space is infinite. Creative intrigues of nature define life in the cosmos and 450-odd kilometres above earth, processes of the human body are put to the ultimate test. US astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko recently returned to earth after spending an year in space. National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the US has in its sights the changes the astronauts’ bodies have undergone.
Space research has reached dizzying heights — going into the realm of material science, plant growth, microbial processes, and now the effect of fluid displacement inside the human body. Lack of gravity in space leads to inexplicable complications inside the human body. Fluids between joints, inside eye sockets, and within the spinal column tend to move up in the absence of gravity. The upward movement of spinal fluid can bring about serious changes in vital body processes, and even affect brain functions.
In the confines of a spacecraft, astronauts start losing muscles and bone mass. After five months in space, one loses 40 percent muscles and 12 percent bone mass.
Scott Kelly complained of burning skin after coming back, apparently because of the absence of a sensation of touch for an year in space. He is being closely watched by researchers who will compare his condition with his twin brother Mark Kelly, who is being used as a standard on earth.
Research on living beings and objects in space has been the favourite subject of research for scientists who use data and results to develop products and processes beneficial for beings on earth.
The scientific regimen brings about an element of discipline in studies, which are conducted with an eye on discoveries leading to improvisation in products and processes.
Loss of muscles and bone mass can provide insights into treatment of musculo-skeletal disorders like arthritis and osteoporosis, and the healing of fractures.
Astronauts are required to exercise two hours a day in space. Changes in the body are carefully monitored in orbit and on earth. Scott Kelly’s skin discomfort after return would lend important data to physiologists and dermatologists to study urticaria, allergies, and the like.
Seep medicine has come up as an area of widespread research. With increasing stress leading to sleep deprivation and use of electronic gadgets affecting the quality of the process that is responsible for rejuvenating the body and mind, the subject has been intriguing scientists.
Weightlessness in space leads to fluid rising up the spinal column. This could affect duration and the quality of sleep. Scientists studying the phenomenon can get insights into dementia, Alzheimer’s and other mental illnesses.
With the developed world going for such research, developing countries should start taking interest in similar studies.
Space in space is infinite. Creative intrigues of nature define life in the cosmos and 450-odd kilometres above earth, processes of the human body are put to the ultimate test. US astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko recently returned to earth after spending an year in space. National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the US has in its sights the changes the astronauts’ bodies have undergone.
Space research has reached dizzying heights — going into the realm of material science, plant growth, microbial processes, and now the effect of fluid displacement inside the human body. Lack of gravity in space leads to inexplicable complications inside the human body. Fluids between joints, inside eye sockets, and within the spinal column tend to move up in the absence of gravity. The upward movement of spinal fluid can bring about serious changes in vital body processes, and even affect brain functions.
In the confines of a spacecraft, astronauts start losing muscles and bone mass. After five months in space, one loses 40 percent muscles and 12 percent bone mass.
Scott Kelly complained of burning skin after coming back, apparently because of the absence of a sensation of touch for an year in space. He is being closely watched by researchers who will compare his condition with his twin brother Mark Kelly, who is being used as a standard on earth.
Research on living beings and objects in space has been the favourite subject of research for scientists who use data and results to develop products and processes beneficial for beings on earth.
The scientific regimen brings about an element of discipline in studies, which are conducted with an eye on discoveries leading to improvisation in products and processes.
Loss of muscles and bone mass can provide insights into treatment of musculo-skeletal disorders like arthritis and osteoporosis, and the healing of fractures.
Astronauts are required to exercise two hours a day in space. Changes in the body are carefully monitored in orbit and on earth. Scott Kelly’s skin discomfort after return would lend important data to physiologists and dermatologists to study urticaria, allergies, and the like.
Seep medicine has come up as an area of widespread research. With increasing stress leading to sleep deprivation and use of electronic gadgets affecting the quality of the process that is responsible for rejuvenating the body and mind, the subject has been intriguing scientists.
Weightlessness in space leads to fluid rising up the spinal column. This could affect duration and the quality of sleep. Scientists studying the phenomenon can get insights into dementia, Alzheimer’s and other mental illnesses.
With the developed world going for such research, developing countries should start taking interest in similar studies.
