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Developing new methods for survival in space is a constant and ever-evolving process, and a well known Earthly organism has the potential for multiple applications within space’s unforgiving environment!
Hosted By: Reid Reimers
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theguardian.com/science/2013/may/30/radiation-dose-mars-mission-safe-lifetime-limit
nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation/around-us/doses-daily-lives.html
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britannica.com/science/melanin
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1866175
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https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/2638591/researchers-prepare-to-send-fungi-for-a-ride-around-the-moon/
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6367233
tellus.ars.usda.gov/stories/articles/terrestrial-fungus-may-be-key-to-farming-in-space
ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2020/usda-study-reveals-airborne-fungus-can-trigger-plant-growth
nasa.gov/feature/ames/myco-architecture
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istockphoto.com/photo/dark-blue-spaceship-futuristic-interior-with-window-view-on-planet-earth-3d-gm1195199589-340591334
storyblocks.com/video/stock/sunlight-in-forest-at-sunset-r0dzex8enjrql1nl2
nasa.gov/hrp/elements/radiation/miniseries
jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mars-rotation
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istockphoto.com/photo/green-large-leaves-lighten-from-behind-on-green-background-gm184834080-18130514
nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2019/hubble-studies-gamma-ray-burst-with-highest-energy-ever-seen
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istockphoto.com/photo/epidermis-melanin-granules-fontana-silver-method-gm1349278010-425951423
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cryptococcus_neoformans.png
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cladosporium_sphaerospermum_colony.jpg
istockphoto.com/photo/healthy-lunch-table-scene-with-nutritious-lettuce-wraps-buddha-bowl-vegetables-gm1212768319-352184077
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nasa.gov/feature/nasa-s-second-pepper-harvest-sets-record-on-space-station
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cryptococcus_neoformans.jpg
nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2018_Phase_I_Phase_II/Myco-architecture_off_planet
nasa.gov/feature/ames/myco-architecture
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cryptococcus_neoformans_in_India_Ink_from_culture_Microscopic_Footage.jpg
nasa.gov/image-feature/retrofuturistic-nasa-space-art
storyblocks.com/video/stock/turquoise-water-lake-colorful-background-nature-environment-bvouhhain227gnz
Start building your ideal daily routine with Fabulous. The first 100 people who click on the link will get 25% OFF Fabulous Premium: thefab.co/scishowspace5
Developing new methods for survival in space is a constant and ever-evolving process, and a well known Earthly organism has the potential for multiple applications within space’s unforgiving environment!
Hosted By: Reid Reimers
SciShow is on TikTok! Check us out at tiktok.com/@scishow
----------
Support SciShow Space by becoming a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/SciShowSpace
----------
Huge thanks go to the following Patreon supporter for helping us keep SciShow Space free for everyone forever: GrowingViolet, Jason A Saslow!
----------
Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check out our awesome products over at DFTBA Records: dftba.com/scishow
----------
Looking for SciShow elsewhere on the internet?
SciShow Tangents Podcast: scishowtangents.org
Facebook: facebook.com/scishow
Twitter: twitter.com/scishow
Instagram: instagram.com/thescishow
----------
Sources:
theguardian.com/science/2013/may/30/radiation-dose-mars-mission-safe-lifetime-limit
nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation/around-us/doses-daily-lives.html
biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.16.205534v1
britannica.com/science/melanin
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1866175
https://hub.jhu.edu/2019/11/01/melanin-space-study/
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/2638591/researchers-prepare-to-send-fungi-for-a-ride-around-the-moon/
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6367233
tellus.ars.usda.gov/stories/articles/terrestrial-fungus-may-be-key-to-farming-in-space
ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2020/usda-study-reveals-airborne-fungus-can-trigger-plant-growth
nasa.gov/feature/ames/myco-architecture
sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127519308354
nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2018_Phase_I_Phase_II/Myco-architecture_off_planet
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storyblocks.com/video/stock/tracking-shot-of-woman-in-spacesuit-looking-around-and-searching-for-base-location-while-exploring-mars-with-colleague-rsdekugiukpu19q2y
istockphoto.com/photo/dark-blue-spaceship-futuristic-interior-with-window-view-on-planet-earth-3d-gm1195199589-340591334
storyblocks.com/video/stock/sunlight-in-forest-at-sunset-r0dzex8enjrql1nl2
nasa.gov/hrp/elements/radiation/miniseries
jpl.nasa.gov/videos/mars-rotation
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cryptococcus_neoformans_using_a_light_India_ink_staining_preparation_PHIL_3771_lores.jpg
istockphoto.com/photo/green-large-leaves-lighten-from-behind-on-green-background-gm184834080-18130514
nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2019/hubble-studies-gamma-ray-burst-with-highest-energy-ever-seen
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Melanin_production_as_a_result_of_tanning.jpg
istockphoto.com/photo/epidermis-melanin-granules-fontana-silver-method-gm1349278010-425951423
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cryptococcus_neoformans.png
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132.jpg
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cladosporium_sphaerospermum_colony.jpg
istockphoto.com/photo/healthy-lunch-table-scene-with-nutritious-lettuce-wraps-buddha-bowl-vegetables-gm1212768319-352184077
nasa.gov/content/growing-plants-in-space
nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/meals_ready_to_eat
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:View_of_the_ISS_taken_during_Crew-2_flyaround_(ISS066-E-081311).jpg
nasa.gov/feature/nasa-s-second-pepper-harvest-sets-record-on-space-station
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cryptococcus_neoformans.jpg
nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2018_Phase_I_Phase_II/Myco-architecture_off_planet
nasa.gov/feature/ames/myco-architecture
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cryptococcus_neoformans_in_India_Ink_from_culture_Microscopic_Footage.jpg
nasa.gov/image-feature/retrofuturistic-nasa-space-art
storyblocks.com/video/stock/turquoise-water-lake-colorful-background-nature-environment-bvouhhain227gnz
