The revival of spatial sociology justifies a renewed exploration of the various connections between “space” and “society.” I argue that sociologists must avoid both the reification of space and studies that
However, whether radiation-induced cardiovascular effects have a threshold at low doses is still unclear. The main countermeasures to mitigate the effect of the space environment on cardiac function are physical exercise, antioxidants, nutraceuticals, and radiation shielding. This is a preview of ...
While there are many challenges to exploring space and its effects on our world, there is one vast entity much closer to us that humans have had even less success in exploring: the ocean. The ocean is fundamental to the Earth’s global climate system, covering two-thirds of our planet. ...
Extended exposure to radiation, microgravity, and isolation during space exploration has significant physiological, structural, and psychosocial effects on astronauts, and particularly their central nervous system. To date, the use of brain monitoring techniques adopted on Earth in pre/post-spaceflight expe...
They have a profound impact on people’s lives, affecting their sense of place, well-being, and overall quality of life. While public spaces have such an impact, little is known about their effects on the overall experiences of people in Saudi cities. Particularly, in Saudi Arabia, the ...
NASA and others have studied the effects of isolation and confinement in long-duration spaceflight. Jeff Foust reviews a documentary that examines the subject from the perspectives of astronauts and others interested in eventually going to Mars.Monday, March 18, 2024 The difficult early life of the...
Cour-Palais published an article in 1978 warning about the effects of the satellite environment and the effects of space debris. Earth orbits populated with space debris over time, and the risk of cascading collision between existing debris leads to a situation known as the Kessler Syndrome. Even...
The benefits of green spaces on individuals’ health have been widely acknowledged due to their inherent natural qualities. Currently, university stud
Environmental education, age, race, and socioeconomic class: An exploration of differential impacts of field trips on adolescent youth in the United States Marc J. Stern, Robert B. Powell & B. Troy Frensley Pages 197-215 | Received 07 May 2021, Accepted 04 Oct 2021, Published online: 25 ...
Influence of emotions and human experience on the understanding of links between society, urban space and wellbeing. The study of urban spaces involves a comprehensive approach that addresses both the physical and emotional characteristics that affect the inhabitants' experience. Analyzing urban habitabilit...