ISS being eaten by microbes!
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http://rt.com/news/iss-bacteria-mir-mutation-765/
Sounds a little worrying but I suppose it was bound to happen - where humans go bacteria goes, and it seems they have a plan (the humans that is, the bacteria might as well but I reckon if they do it will be some time before we work out what it is). Was surprised at the damage they can do though.
Sounds a little worrying but I suppose it was bound to happen - where humans go bacteria goes, and it seems they have a plan (the humans that is, the bacteria might as well but I reckon if they do it will be some time before we work out what it is). Was surprised at the damage they can do though.
rt.com said:
Micro-organisms also evolved and became highly aggressive. Cosmonauts reported corroded illuminator glass, holes in the metallic casing of the control panel, and exposed leads, the insulation of which had been eaten away.
IAmAHorse said:
good job im already getting pissed on drain cleaner!! 
MartG said:
I see they plan to use a UV lamp to kill off some of the bacteria. Maybe future stations will need to be designed in such a way that modules can be isolated and flooded with anti-bacterial gas ( e.g. chlorine ) periodically to keep the station free of bugs
Can't see flooding the station with chlorine being very good for metal parts...Gassing Station | Science! | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff