Want to be an Astronaut? Like your fingernails? Find a new profession. - Polidicks

[quote] [img]http://i.imgur.com/p3fSJ.png[/img] In several cases, sustained pressure on the fingertips during EVAs caused intense pain and led to the astronauts' nails detaching from their nailbeds, a condition called fingernail delamination. While this condition doesn't prevent astronauts from getting their work done, it can become a nuisance if the loose nails gets snagged inside the glove. Also, moisture inside the glove can lead to secondary bacterial or yeast infections in the exposed nailbeds, the study authors say. If the nail falls off completely, it will eventually grow back, although it might be deformed. For now, the only solutions are to apply protective dressings, keep nails trimmed short—or do some extreme preventative maintenance. "I have heard of a couple people who've removed their fingernails in advance of an EVA," Newman said.[/quote] [url=http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/09/100913-science-space-astronauts-gloves-fingernails-injury/]Source[/url]

[quote]do some extreme preventative maintenance. "I have heard of a couple people who've removed their fingernails in advance of an EVA," Newman said.[/quote] :ohdear: That's job dedication.

Interesting that they lose nails in space, heh.

So basically they're saying: protip - apply duct tape to all your nails before an EVA.

[QUOTE=DeanWinchester;24858709]So basically they're saying: protip - apply duct tape to all your nails before an EVA.[/QUOTE] Wont work. You pretty much lose what binds your nails to your fingers, you need extreme pressure to not actually have them fall off.

They don't tell you this in school. I'd think a lot of kids would consider a career change :v:

This problem goes all the way to Apollo.

man was not meant for space

Reading this made my fingernails hurt.

ow oW OW OW OW

My nails are always trimmed short. Looks like there's still hope for me :v: for the tards that fail to understand what they said: [quote]For now, the only solutions are to apply protective dressings, [b]keep nails trimmed short[/b]—or do some extreme preventative maintenance. [/quote] Since dressings don't grow on my hands it's a non issue. And i keep em trimmed. Why am i even explaining this.

The nail can snag on the inside of the glove? Fuck that shit, that's just fucking horrifying, I'd let out a blood curdling scream that puts terrified women on helium to shame.

Anything that has to do with fingernails detaching makes me cringe.

[QUOTE=Kendra;24858724]Wont work. You pretty much lose what binds your nails to your fingers, you need extreme pressure to not actually have them fall off.[/QUOTE] Cement and super glue will fix the problem quite nicely!

To be honest, the amount of awe, wonder and satisfaction I'd get from actually being in space is worth my fingernails. Won't they just grow back? Who gives a fuck? How many human beings get to enter space, and leave their small little planet? Fuck my fingernails, they aren't really necessary. its not like losing a limb or something. I'd say its worth it if I get to go into space. It's such a unique experience.

It said they grow back.... Deformed. Do you want claws, son?

[QUOTE=Kendra;24858724]Wont work. You pretty much lose what binds your nails to your fingers, you need extreme pressure to not actually have them fall off.[/QUOTE] This man questions the power of duct tape.

I was actually wondering earlier today what it would feel like to have your fingernail removed. What an odd coincidence.

[QUOTE=JohnnyMo1;24861429]I was actually wondering earlier today what it would feel like to have your fingernail removed. What an odd coincidence.[/QUOTE] It doesn't hurt unless they're ripped out.

I call shenanigans. Those astronauts never look like they're in any pain.

[QUOTE=faze;24861552]I call shenanigans. Those astronauts never look like they're in any pain.[/QUOTE] That's because they DON'T show them being in pain, dummy. What would happen for the support of all these missions if they show the horrific sides of space.

[QUOTE=MendozaMan;24861592]That's because they DON'T show them being in pain, dummy. What would happen for the support of all these missions if they show the horrific sides of space.[/QUOTE] So... Right after they walk out of the shuttle waving at everyone? They look fine to me.

I wonder if Humans will ever be able to travel long ways in space.

[QUOTE=abcpea;24859209]man was not meant for space[/QUOTE] this. you can bring out the boxes, it's true whether you like it or not

[QUOTE=Chrille;24862878]this. you can bring out the boxes, it's true whether you like it or not[/QUOTE] No ones denying it, if we were meant for space we would be giant creatures with hundreds of tonnes of fat storage and be farting constantly as a method of propulsion and be something akin to whales, but space whales. Fuck yeah space whales! :science: [img]http://www.metalunderground.com/images/covers/Gojira_-_Mars_To_Sirius_cover.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=bravehat;24863035]No ones denying it, if we were meant for space we would be giant creatures with hundreds of tonnes of fat storage and be farting constantly as a method of propulsion and be something akin to whales, but space whales. Fuck yeah space whales! :science: [IMG]http://www.metalunderground.com/images/covers/Gojira_-_Mars_To_Sirius_cover.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] And we wouldn't require oxygen. And just imagining something that would live in space is blowing my brains and I'm still wondering how the change in pressure would change you.

[QUOTE=Chrille;24862878]this. you can bring out the boxes, it's true whether you like it or not[/QUOTE] Oh ye of little faith...

It's due to constant pressure on the nails, so if some was pressurized to 15 lb/in^2, would it not be a problem? How the hell does this happen?

[QUOTE=ASmellyOgreV2;24865195]It's due to constant pressure on the nails, so if some was pressurized to 15 lb/in^2, would it not be a problem? How the hell does this happen?[/QUOTE] I think it's the pressure from the gloves pressing on the nails? And moving around doing stuff makes the nail move probably. And eventually come loose. Just how i understand it. Doesn't have to do with just pressure i think. [quote]A previous study of astronaut injuries sustained during spacewalks had found that about 47 percent of 352 reported symptoms between 2002 and 2004 were hand related. More than half of these hand injuries were due to fingertips and nails making contact with the hard "thimbles" inside the glove fingertips[/quote]

[QUOTE=sami-pso;24865315]I think it's the pressure from the gloves pressing on the nails? And moving around doing stuff makes the nail move probably. And eventually come loose. Just how i understand it. Doesn't have to do with just pressure i think.[/QUOTE] So it's just a flaw in the design of the glove, not anything physiological. That's good.