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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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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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