Ultra-fine dust (PM2.5) is a fine particle of 2.5㎛ or less, absorbed directly into the body without passing through the nose ...

Inhaling dust particles from the Red Planet over long periods of time could put humans at risk of developing respiratory issues, thyroid disease and other health problems.

“While the dust on Mars isn’t going to be the most dangerous part of a mission to the Red Planet, it’s definitely a hazard ...

What kinds of health threats can the Martian dust bring to future astronauts? This is what a recent study published in ...

Scientists found that substances found in Martian dust could be life-threatening to human space travelers, greatly imperiling ...

The research, published last month in the journal GeoHealth, focuses on 10 components of Mars dust and the hazards they're ...

A startup called Stardust is developing a proprietary geoengineering technology that could block sun rays from reaching the ...

Martian dust could threaten astronaut health and equipment, with toxic particles causing lung damage and mission failures.

Toxic dust on Mars would make a future mission to the red planet extremely hazardous for astronauts and require significant ...

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