Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Toxic Mars Dust Could Pose Major Health Risks For Future Astronauts


Martian dust storms can potentially cause respiratory issues and elevated risk of disease, making them yet another health hazard space agencies need to prepare for, according to new research by the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC).

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Science Alert

Read more on:

Photo of toxic mars dust

toxic mars dust

Photo of future astronauts

future astronauts

Photo of major health risks

major health risks

Related news:

News photo

Determining the Safest Martian Caves for Future Astronauts

News photo

Determining the safest Mars caves for future astronauts

News photo

Determining the Safest Martian Caves for Future Astronauts