Silica dust exists in both inhalable and respirable forms, but it is respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – the smallest, most ...

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Smith found that while the irregular shape and roughness of the lunar dust still irritates the lungs, its effects are ...

Without the looming threats of long-term health issues, NASA could use moon dust to build its base on the surface.

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More information: Michaela B. Smith et al, Lunar dust induces minimal pulmonary toxicity compared to Earth dust, Life Sciences in Space Research (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.lssr.2025.02.005 ...

According to the HSA, exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust at work can cause silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other serious diseases.