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Blurry vision in space: The mystery of SANS
Blurry vision in space: The mystery of SANS Seeing Blurry: The Space Puzzle of SANS! Imagine looking out at the incredible view of Earth...
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VR to Mars: Using virtual reality to stay sane
VR to Mars: Using virtual reality to stay sane Escape to Earth: How Virtual Reality Keeps Astronauts Happy! Imagine being trapped in a...
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Teamwork or space-drama? How crews avoid fights
Teamwork or space-drama? How crews avoid fights Space Buddies: Keeping the Peace in a Tiny Spacecraft! Imagine living and working with...
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Astronaut diaries: Writing therapy for space stress
Astronaut diaries: Writing therapy for space stress Pen to Paper: How Astronauts Use Diaries to Stay Sane in Space! Being an astronaut is...
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Space loneliness: Can you go crazy on Mars?
Space loneliness: Can you go crazy on Mars? Far, Far Away: The Challenge of Loneliness in Space! Imagine being thousands or even millions...
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Stress in space: How cortisol messes with immunity
Stress in space: How cortisol messes with immunity The Stress Effect: Why Spaceflight Worries Can Hurt Astronauts' Health! Being an...
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Zombie viruses: Can germs become stronger in space?
Zombie viruses: Can germs become stronger in space? Super Bugs in Space? Why Microbes Might Act Differently Up There! Imagine germs that...
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Space colds: Why astronauts get sick easier
Space colds: Why astronauts get sick easier Germ Alert! Why Astronauts Catch Colds More Easily in Space! Imagine you're living in a super...
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The upside-down brain: How space rewires neural pathways
The upside-down brain: How space rewires neural pathways Brain's Big Makeover: How Space Changes Your Brain's Wires! Our brains are super...
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Why do astronauts get motion sickness in space?
Why do astronauts get motion sickness in space? Space Stomach: Why Astronauts Feel Queasy in Orbit! Imagine spinning around quickly on a...
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Space brain: Does microgravity shrink your brain?
Space brain: Does microgravity shrink your brain? Your Brain in Space: Does Floating Make It Shrink? Our brain is an amazing, squishy...
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Brain fog in space: Can astronauts forget how to walk?
Brain fog in space: Can astronauts forget how to walk? Space Jitters: Why Astronauts Can Feel Wobbly When They Get Back! Imagine learning...
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Growing spines in space: The mystery of astronaut height
Growing spines in space: The mystery of astronaut height The Space Stretch: Why Astronauts Get Taller in Orbit! Have you ever wished you...
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Muscle meltdown: Why space turns muscles to jelly
Muscle meltdown: Why space turns muscles to jelly The Great Muscle Shrink: Why Astronauts Get Weaker in Space! Imagine your muscles like...
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Space squats: How astronauts lift weights without gravity
Space squats: How astronauts lift weights without gravity Space Gym: Working Out Without Any Weight! Imagine trying to lift weights in...
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Astronaut bones vs. Earth bones: Who’s stronger?
Astronaut bones vs. Earth bones: Who’s stronger? Bone Strength Showdown: Why Space Makes Bones Weaker! Imagine your bones as the sturdy...
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The 'puffy face' phenomenon: How space changes blood flow
The 'puffy face' phenomenon: How space changes blood flow The "Puffy Face" in Space: Why Astronauts Look Different Up There! Have you...
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Space anemia: Why astronauts lose red blood cells
Space anemia: Why astronauts lose red blood cells The Mystery of Missing Red Blood Cells: Why Astronauts Get "Space Anemia" Imagine your...
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Can your heart get lazy in space?
Can your heart get lazy in space? Space Heart: Does Your Heart Take a Vacation in Space? Can your heart get "lazy" in space? Well, not...
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Why do astronauts faint when they return to Earth?
Why do astronauts faint when they return to Earth? The Wobbly Welcome: Why Astronauts Get Dizzy Back Home! Returning to Earth after an...
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