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Void cat but space, with moon for eyes~
Baby ancient of space with his core
Wonderful lineart by @minnowmarsh
IM BACK WITH ANOTHER COLOR
The phantom trio in their truest forms
Beautiful lineart by the wonderful @asoupokamans
You can find the speedpaint on my instagram!
Character design project!!
A story about a murderous but cute alien and a ghost guy becoming friends and going on adventures around the world, with the power of friendship and extreme violence !
The alien found a human spaceship, killed all the people inside and discovered a lot about human culture... So he he became a fan of Earth and decided to go there, pretending (very badly) to be a tiny human in a spacesuit. He can't speak (imitate some sounds at best) so he has to use a communication tablet (like the ones non verbal people may use)
The ghost is a very bitter guy haunting his own corpse, he originally helps the alien out of pity and exasperation but they become genuine best friends after a while !!
First explorations
Final design with some notes (it's in french sorry)
While the alien is a big fan of humans, he doesn't really realize that liking their taste is not exactly the best way to become friends with them... The ghost absolutely hates humans however, he likes peace and quiet more for his own comfort and really not out of consideration for human life...
Drawing expressions for them was funny, like yeah this little guy right here ? He's expressive as FUCK. Also we never see his face because it's always covered by his helmet...
I love how they're both huuuuge assholes but for completely different reasons.
ONE of the most important rules of the Galactic Federation concerns humanity. If a human ever says “Hold my beer”, either stop them, or run.
reminder that Earth has a kickass moon and you should go look at it
had no idea what i wanted this 2 be and its obvious but YEAG... boy
Shitty Total Eclipse pictures I took at my nearest Walmart. The grey clouds make them look like fantasy paintings!
Remember that glow up????
So… yall better wait for this one…I know it was very hard to take that picture but it’ll be worth to wait and see a better one. Well, I hope can be still living until then.
Two are Better Than One: The NASA Twins Study
What exactly happens to the human body during spaceflight? The Twins Study, a 340-day investigation conducted by NASA’s Human Research Program , sought to find answers. Scientists had an opportunity to see how conditions on the International Space Station translated to changes in gene expression by comparing identical twin astronauts: Scott Kelly who spent close to a year in space and Mark Kelly who remained on Earth.
The Process
From high above the skies, for almost a year, astronaut Scott Kelly periodically collected his own blood specimens for researchers on the ground during his One-Year Mission aboard the Space Station. These biological specimens made their way down to Earth onboard two separate SpaceX Dragon vehicles. A little bit of Scott returned to Earth each time and was studied by scientists across the United States.
Totaling 183 samples from Scott and his brother, Mark, these vials helped scientists understand the changes Scott’s body underwent while spending a prolonged stay in low Earth orbit.
The Twins
Because identical twins share the same genetic makeup, they are very similar on a molecular level. Twin studies provide a way for scientists to explore how our health is impacted by the environment around us.
What We Learned: Gene Expression
A significant finding is the variability in gene expression, which reflects how a body reacts to its environment and will help inform how gene expression is related to health risks associated with spaceflight. While in space, researchers observed changes in the expression of Scott’s genes, with the majority returning to normal after six months on Earth. However, a small percentage of genes related to the immune system and DNA repair did not return to baseline after his return to Earth. Further, the results identified key genes to target for use in monitoring the health of future astronauts and potentially developing personalized countermeasures.
What We Learned: Immunome
Another key finding is that Scott’s immune system responded appropriately in space. For example, the flu vaccine administered in space worked exactly as it does on Earth. A fully functioning immune system during long-duration space missions is critical to protecting astronaut health from opportunistic microbes in the spacecraft environment.
What We Learned: Proteomics
Studying protein pathways in Scott enabled researchers to look at fluid regulation and fluid shifts within his body. Shifts in fluid may contribute to vision problems in astronauts. Scientists found a specific protein associated with fluid regulation was elevated in Scott, compared with his brother Mark on Earth.
What We Learned: Telomeres
The telomeres in Scott’s white blood cells, which are biomarkers of aging at the end of chromosomes, were unexpectedly longer in space then shorter after his return to Earth with average telomere length returning to normal six months later. In contrast, his brother’s telomeres remained stable throughout the entire period. Because telomeres are important for cellular genomic stability, additional studies on telomere dynamics are planned for future one-year missions to see whether results are repeatable for long-duration missions.
What We Learned: Cognition
Scott Kelly participated in a series of cognitive performance evaluations (such as mental alertness, spatial orientation, and recognition of emotions) administered through a battery of tests and surveys. Researchers found that during spaceflight, Scott’s cognitive function remained normal for the first half of his stay onboard the space station compared to the second half of his spaceflight and to his brother, Mark, on the ground. However, upon landing, Scott’s speed and accuracy decreased. Re-exposure to Earth’s gravity and the dynamic experience of landing may have affected the results.
What We Learned: Biochemical
In studying various measurements on Scott, researchers found that his body mass decreased during flight, likely due to controlled nutrition and extensive exercise. While on his mission, Scott consumed about 30% less calories than researchers anticipated. An increase in his folate serum (vitamin B-9), likely due to an increase of the vitamin in his pre-packaged meals, was also noted by researchers. This is bolstered by the telomeres study, which suggests that proper nutrition and exercise help astronauts maintain health while in space.
What We Learned: Metabolomics
Within five months of being aboard the space station, researchers found an increase in the thickness of Scott’s arterial wall, which may have been caused by inflammation and oxidative stress during spaceflight. Whether this change is reversible is yet to be determined. They hope these results will help them understand the stresses that the human cardiovascular system undergoes during spaceflight.
In addition, the results from the Microbiome, Epigenomics, and Integrative Omics studies suggest a human body is capable of adapting to and recovering from the spaceflight environment on a molecular level.
Why Does This Matter?
The data from the Twins Study Investigation will be explored for years to come as researchers report some interesting, surprising, and assuring data on how the human body is able to adapt to the extreme environment of spaceflight. This study gave us the first integrated molecular view into genetic changes, and demonstrated the plasticity and robustness of a human body!
We will use the valuable data to ensure the safety and health of the men and women who go on to missions to the Moon and on to Mars.
Learn more with this video about these fascinating discoveries!
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Space Shuttle Endeavour leaving our Atmosphere. Pic taken by NASA’S Shuttle training aircraft.
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Was your star next to mine ?
Started watching Cleopatra in Space and now guess who I ship ;DDD
have you seen the JWST images of the pillars of creation? i could cry just looking at them. they’re so beautiful.
looking at them i get so emotional. i can’t believe i am lucky enough to be alive in this time of beginning to understand the cosmos.
(second half has been rotated to match orientation of the first)
once i am well enough i will be going to college for astrophysics. i cannot wait to be who i know i can be.
Frost and His Pirates!!!!!
I did a thing! :D
Mystery beverage!
I speed drew this for chalk the walk at my school, the submission deadline was today, I’ve never sped drew something so quickly in my life ;-;
Isn’t really good but I hope you guys like it at least
The new and improved revamp of my vast avatar! （っ＾▿＾）
Outfit ideas for my vast avatar sona :D
one of the first digital works i ever made i am really proud of
Star gazing ⭐️✨🌌🌟💫🌙
New persona check. This time this one stays, I promise. Even though I changed them the last two times lol. Meet Cosmo my starborn persona and internet persona! The starborn race is made by cryptiicruxx! You can find her on TikTok, YouTube, and Discord. Also love how my companions came out especially chat they look like ramen broth lol.