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How Astronauts Train at the Bottom of the Sea

How Astronauts Train at the Bottom of the Sea | Science News | Scoop.it

Under the Sea To create conditions that better mimic microgravity, astronauts 63 feet below the ocean’s surface wear small pieces of foam on their wetsuits to become more buoyant.

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Augmented reality promises astronauts instant medical knowhow

Augmented reality promises astronauts instant medical knowhow | Science News | Scoop.it
A new augmented reality unit developed by ESA can provide just-in-time medical expertise to astronauts. All they need to do is put on a head-mounted display for 3D guidance in diagnosing problems or even performing surgery.


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Most important scientific study ever: What about farting astronauts?

Most important scientific study ever: What about farting astronauts? | Science News | Scoop.it
Humans produce two flammable gases: hydrogen and methane. Flammable gases accumulate in an enclosed space and can ignite. Astronauts are humans who spend lots of time in enclosed space.
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[VIDEO] Why Are Astronauts Weightless?

Why astronauts in the space station are weightless?The most common answer is because there is no gravity in space. But of course there is gravity in space, especially where the space station is located (only about 400km from Earth's surface).

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Time in Space May Alter Astronauts’ Genes

Time in Space May Alter Astronauts’ Genes | Science News | Scoop.it

Spending long periods at low gravity may alter genes, suggests a new experiment involving a magnet-powered trick used on Earth to simulate weightlessness in space.

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Astronauts as Alien Life Hunters? : Discovery News

Astronauts as Alien Life Hunters? : Discovery News | Science News | Scoop.it
Space pioneers could focus on answering, arguably, the most profound question ever asked by humans: are we alone in the universe?
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