Nasa studies records to discover which gender fares better in zero-gravity

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Study by Nasa in California looked at role of gender in spaceflight They looked at records of more than 500 astronauts up to June 2013 Overall, the report found men coped with spaceflight better Males had a lower heart rate during stressful situations, suffered fewer urinarytract infections, and coped with landing better But, females were less likely to suffer vision or hearing impairments The report stresses more data is needed to draw conclusions In the study there were 477 male astronauts but only 57 female, too It's hoped the research could help Nasa develop techniques for long-duration spaceflight mission beyond Earth in the future

By Jonathan O'Callaghan for MailOnline

Published: 12:22 EST, 20 November 2014 | Updated: 13:25 EST, 20 November 2014

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A recent study has found that both males and females have their individual flaws when it comes to space travel.

The study looked at reports for the 534 astronauts - 477 men and 57 women - that had been to space up until June 2013.

And while women were less likely to suffer a loss of hearing or vision, it was found that men had an overall greater tolerance for spaceflight in a number of categories.

A study by Nasa and and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) looked at the role of gender in spaceflight. They looked at records of more than 500 astronauts up to June 2013 and presented their findings in the Journal of Women's Health. Illustrated are some of the findings (click for a larger view)

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NASA Wallops to break ground on new educator center

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Educators, students and groups will gain better access to NASA expertise and missions as plans progress for the Educator Resource Center at NASA Wallops Flight Facility on the Eastern Shore.

Officials plan to break ground Monday afternoon on the new $547,000 center, which NASA says will be located next to its Visitor Center on Route 175. The building is expected to be finished by next summer.

Once completed, NASA says the center will offer workshops and presentations on NASA and Wallops missions to teachers, home-school teachers, Scout and church group leaders and others. The goal is to help engage more young people in space exploration, as well as the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math.

"The new Educator Resource Center will increase the number of opportunities for regional educators and their students to engage with NASA and its missions," Joyce L. Winterton said in a release. Winterton is senior adviser for education and leadership development at Wallops.

According to NASA Wallops spokesman Jeremy Eggers, they expect to reach educators locally, regionally and nationally through face-to-face interaction and digital communications.

Wallops has long sought to engage teachers and students, and in fiscal year 2014 its professional development programs reached 87 educators from 11 states, according to NASA. Those educators then reached some 6,900 students.

About 800 students participated in education opportunities at Wallops, including the Virginia Space Coast Scholars, the Robotics Alliance and NASA's Science Mission Directorate's Undergraduate Student Instrument Project, NASA says. And 32 high school and college students participated in summer internships.

NASA Wallops Flight Facility was established in 1945 for national aeronautics research, and since then has launched thousands of rockets.

Every year it continues to launch 20 to 30 research rockets and 15 to 20 scientific balloons. It's also the site of the state-owned Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, where Dulles-based Orbital Sciences Corp. launches commercial resupply cargo missions to the International Space Station.

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NASA Selects Student Teams for High-Powered Rocket Challenge

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NASA has selected eight teams from middle and high schools across the country to participate in the 2014-2015 NASA Student Launch Challenge, April 7-12, organized by NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

The Student Launch Challenge engages students in a research-based, experiential exploration activity. Teams participating in the challenge must design, build and launch a reusable rocket, with a scientific or engineering payload, capable of reaching an altitude of one mile.

Eligible teams pre-qualified by successfully completing the NASA Advanced Rocketry Workshop, and either the 2012-2013 Student Launch Challenge, Team America Rocketry Challenge, or 2014 Rockets for Schools competition.

The 2014-2015 middle and high school teams who will compete are:

The NASA Student Launch now in its 15th year has engaged hundreds of students and educators in real-world scenarios that solve complex engineering challenges, said Tammy Rowan, manager of the Academic Affairs Office at Marshall, which organizes the event. Each team must meet rigorous standards and review processes, just like those applied in the NASA workplace.

During the design and testing process, the student designs must undergo in-depth technical reviews and follow actual flight safety guidelines, mentored throughout the process by NASA scientists, engineers and educators. These technical reviews mirror current criteria in NASAs engineering design lifecycle and safety protocol, including preliminary design, critical design, flight readiness and analysis of vehicle systems.

NASA Student Launch engages two target audiences middle and high school students, and university and college students. Programs for middle and high school students focus on advancing education in science, technology, engineering and math and exposing the students to careers in aeronautics and aerospace.

The Student Launch Challenge is supported by NASAs Office of Education, the Academic Affairs Office at Marshall and ATK Aerospace Group of Promontory, Utah.

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Though our family has already had one sneak peek, cold and flu season is about ready to really get started.

Because I would like avoid as many sick visits to the doctor as I possibly can, I decided to check out our medicine cabinet and make sure it is ready for this winter -- and beyond.

What you should include in your medicine cabinet

Obviously, what you should include in your medicine cabinet depends on your needs, but here is a list to get you started. Oh, and I am not a doctor. Obviously. Read the labels. Use common sense.

For congestion, we also use saline nasal drops. And for babies, a bulb syringe can be used to get the mucus out of the nasal passages. We use a nasal aspirator called the Nosefrida. (For some free entertainment, read the reviews on Amazon. Hilarious stuff!)

Alternatives to the medicine cabinet

Don't forget about other home remedies that may help you save. First, drinking hot fluids or eating chicken noodle soup may decrease congestion. Insect bites may lose their itch when rubbed with the cut surface of an onion. For sore throats, gargle with salt water -- or drink hot tea with a bit of honey in it, which has antibacterial properties. Speaking of drinks, serve up yourself a hot toddy to treat a cough or a cold. Take the opportunity to rest.

Fill up your medicine cabinet without emptying your wallet

Buying store brand food can definitely save you money over buying name brand food. But buying generic over-the-counter (or prescription) medications versus name brand medications can save you a significant amount of cash, sometimes up to 50 percent or more.

Both medications should work equally well. However, the FDA does allow for slight variability between generic and brand name medications. For instance, one study quoted on the FDA website said that medication absorption into the body varied by about 3.5 percent between generic and brand name medications.

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