Martian dust might look harmless from millions of miles away, but up close, it could pose a serious threat to your health. As ...

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

Warm spells on Mars may spark massive dust storms, scientists say, bringing us closer to predicting Martian weather. Today’s ...

Long-term exposure to Mars dust may pose serious health risks to astronauts, including lung damage and thyroid issues.

The shielding technology was tested in vacuum chambers, where it was used to remove lunar dust samples brought home by NASA's Apollo missions. The first time EDS was tested in space was on the ...

and you’re going to have to deal with regular dust storms,” said Dr. Brian Hynek, who is a geologist at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at CU Boulder and a co-author on the ...

Inhaling dust particles from the Red Planet over long periods of time could put humans at risk of developing respiratory ...

Martian dust contains hazardous substances like silica, perchlorates, nanophase iron oxides and toxic metals, which can cause ...

Scientists have created solar cells using simulated Moon dust, potentially solving one of space exploration's biggest ...

The same dirt that clings to astronauts' boots may one day keep their lights on. Researchers created solar cells made out of simulated Moon dust. The cells convert sunlight into energy efficiently, ...

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 ...

The March 14 wind storm didn’t only whip up dust, it also caused wildfires to rapidly spread across Texas and Oklahoma. In detailed satellite imagery you could see the thick dispersion of dust ...