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Outer Space Changes You, Literally. Here's What It Does To The Human Body
Episode 1099

Outer Space Changes You, Literally. Here's What It Does To The Human Body

Short Wave · NPR

July 23, 202414m 22s

Show Notes

Lower gravity. Higher radiation. No ER access. These are just a few of the challenges that humans face in outer space. Emily and Regina talk to a NASA astronaut (and astronaut scientist) about the impact of spaceflight on the human body. Plus, we learn about telomeres (hint: They change in space)!

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