Focus on the Warburg effect, initially descriptive of increased glycolysis in cancer cells, has
served to illuminate mitochondrial function in many other pathologies. This review explores …

Long duration deep space missions including human-on-board missions are planned in the
near future and the spacecrafts for these missions require proper radiation shielding …

This paper presents a manned Mars mission, which is based on the use of in-situ resources
for the fabrication of structures. First, it provides an overview of the two-phase mission. In …

Many commentators have suggested that we are witnessing the advent of a 'New Space
Age'. In addition to the opportunities presented, this New Space Age also brings challenges …

This paper discusses rationale for human mission to Mars. Human interplanetary mission is
still beyond current technological and medical capabilities. But it is also beyond social …

This newly updated book offers a comprehensive introduction to the scope and nature of
engineering work, taking a rigorous but common sense approach to the solution of …

Oxygen and fuels are requisites for outer space exploration. Herein, we use a liquid Na–Sn
cathode and a Ni-based inert anode to convert CO2 into Na–Sn and oxygen in molten …

Over the last ten years, challenges associated with planning the human exploration of deep
space in the next 50 years have received increasing attention. The issues to be considered …

The search for life on Mars is a compelling objective in planetary sciences. To make robust
statements about life on Mars, we must quantify the number of samples required to achieve …

Peat contains a high proportion of dead organic matter, mainly plants, accumulated over
thousands of years. Peatlands cover about 5–8% of the world's surface. Peatlands are …