Exploring Outer Space Biophysical Phenomena Via SpaceLID

Overview

Journal Sci Rep

Specialty Science

Date 2023 Oct 13

PMID 37833498

Authors

Shanshan Wang

Tao Wang

Xian Zeng

Xinyi Chu

Dongzhi Zhuoma

Yufen Zhao

Yu Zong Chen

Affiliations

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Abstract

Extensive investigations in outer space have revealed not only how life adapts to the space environment, but also that interesting biophysical phenomena occur. These phenomena affect human health and other life forms (animals, plants, bacteria, and fungi), and to ensure the safety of future human space exploration need to be further investigated. This calls for joint research efforts between biologists and physicists, as these phenomena present cross-disciplinary barriers. Various national organizations provide useful forums for bridging this gap. Additional discussion avenues and database resources are helpful for facilitating the interdisciplinary investigations of these phenomena. In this paper, we present the newly established Space Life Investigation Database (SpaceLID, https://bidd.group/spacelid/ ) which provides information about biophysical phenomena occurring in space. Examples obtained using the database are given while discussing the underlying causes of these phenomena and their implications for the physiology and health of life in space.

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