Silent Killer
Inhaling airborne particles isn't very healthy - but especially so if you're on the moon.
Very fine moon dust contains glass and tiny iron nanoparticles with an especially high surface area. If these particles pass into the blood system (as some would through inhalation), it deactivates the oxygen-carrying capability of red blood cells.
If serious it can cause an effect similar to carbon monoxide poisoning. So keep your helmet on next time you're on the moon, even if it interferes with your golf game there.
Very fine moon dust contains glass and tiny iron nanoparticles with an especially high surface area. If these particles pass into the blood system (as some would through inhalation), it deactivates the oxygen-carrying capability of red blood cells.
If serious it can cause an effect similar to carbon monoxide poisoning. So keep your helmet on next time you're on the moon, even if it interferes with your golf game there.
