Outer space changes you, literally. Here's what it does to the human body
Outer space changes you, literally. Here's what it does to the human body
Gemini IV spacewalk, June 3, 1965. NASA astronaut Ed White became the first American to walk in space. NASA hide caption
Gemini IV spacewalk, June 3, 1965. NASA astronaut Ed White became the first American to walk in space.
NASALower 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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Today's episode was produced by Hannah Chinn, edited by Rebecca Ramirez and fact checked by Emily Kwong.
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