Published Jul 23, 2024
Outer Space Changes You, Literally. Here's What It Does To The Human Body
The episode delves into the transformative impacts of spaceflight on the human body, featuring insights from Jessica Watkins on the International Space Station's role in studying genetic shifts, immune challenges, and radiation exposure, while also highlighting the psychological hurdles astronauts face in isolation.
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