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Astronaut genes: Twins study reveals DNA secrets
Astronaut genes: Twins study reveals DNA secrets Twin Power! How Astronaut Twins Helped Unlock Space DNA Secrets! Imagine having an...
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Radiation shields: How to block cosmic rays
Radiation shields: How to block cosmic rays Space Armor: How Scientists Plan to Block Dangerous Cosmic Rays! Space is beautiful, but it's...
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Astronaut sweat: The science of space odor
Astronaut sweat: The science of space odor The Smell of Space: What Does Astronaut Sweat (and Everything Else) Tell Us? Imagine living in...
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Telomeres in space: Do astronauts age faster?
Telomeres in space: Do astronauts age faster? Time Travelers? Do Astronauts Age Faster in Space? Imagine coming back from a long space...
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Space sleep: Why astronauts need nightlights
Space sleep: Why astronauts need nightlights Sleepy Stars: Why Astronauts Need a Little Help to Sleep in Space! Getting a good night's...
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CubeSats: Tiny satellites launched from the ISS
CubeSats: Tiny satellites launched from the ISS Small but Mighty: The Tiny Satellites Launched from the Space Station! When you think of...
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3D printing organs in space: The future of medicine
3D printing organs in space: The future of medicine Body Builders in Orbit: 3D Printing Organs in Space! Imagine needing a new organ, and...
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Space gardens: Growing salads on the ISS
Space gardens: Growing salads on the ISS Out-of-This-World Greens: Growing Fresh Salads on the Space Station! Imagine eating fresh...
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Fire in space: The magic of cool flames
Fire in space: The magic of cool flames Fire Without Flame: The Mysterious "Cool Flames" of Space! When you think of fire, you probably...
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Kidney stones: The hidden risk of space travel
Kidney stones: The hidden risk of space travel Tiny Troubles: Why Astronauts Face a Higher Risk of Kidney Stones in Space! Being an...
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Floating hair: Why astronauts’ hair stands up
Floating hair: Why astronauts’ hair stands up Zero-G Hair Day: Why Astronauts' Hair Floats Around Their Heads! If you've ever seen videos...
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Space acne: Why skin acts weird in orbit
Space acne: Why skin acts weird in orbit Skin in the Stars: Why Astronauts Get "Space Acne" and Other Skin Surprises! Even our skin, the...
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Astronaut lungs: Breathing in zero-G
Astronaut lungs: Breathing in zero-G Floating Breaths: How Astronaut Lungs Work Differently in Space! You breathe without even thinking...
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Fighting cancer with microgravity: Lab-grown tumors
Fighting cancer with microgravity: Lab-grown tumors Space Against Cancer: How Floating Helps Find New Cures! It might seem strange, but...
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Space radiation: The invisible danger to astronauts
Space radiation: The invisible danger to astronauts Invisible Rays: The Hidden Threat of Space Radiation to Astronauts! Space is...
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Cancer in space: Do tumors grow faster?
Cancer in space: Do tumors grow faster? Space Cells: Do Tumors Get a Super-Boost in Microgravity? The idea of cancer cells growing faster...
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Astronaut diets: The science of space poop
Astronaut diets: The science of space poop Beyond the Buffet: The Scientific Scoop on Space Poop! Talking about poop might seem a bit...
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Space burps: Why you can’t belch in microgravity
Space burps: Why you can’t belch in microgravity The Unburpable Bubble: Why Astronauts Can't Belch in Space! Imagine taking a big gulp of...
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Ear crystals gone wild! Balance issues in microgravity
Ear crystals gone wild! Balance issues in microgravity Wobbly Astronauts: What Happens to Your Inner Ear in Space? Imagine your inner ear...
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Taste buds in space: Why food tastes bland
Taste buds in space: Why food tastes bland Food in Space: Why Astronaut Meals Can Seem "Meh"! Imagine looking forward to your favorite...
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