Why can’t astronauts use pencils in space?
Fragments from pencils can float in space, and pencil leads can break and pose dangers to astronauts and equipment in a microgravity environment.In the 1960s, when humans first ventured beyond ...
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NASA sends 2,487 jellyfish into space: They reproduce successfully but have an anomaly
In the late 1940s, humans began conducting experiments by sending various animal species into space to study the effects of microgravity on living organisms.These "animal astronauts" have repeatedly undertaken various ...
Can bacteria mutate and reproduce faster when taken to space?
Bacteria introduced to microgravity environments can spread significantly faster than non-mutated bacteria.Microgravity environments, or weightlessness, have long been shrouded in mysteries that humanity has yet to uncover and explain.Microscopic image ...
“That Thing” in Outer Space, Why is it Difficult?
Engaging in sexual activity in space presents numerous challenges and potential unforeseen consequences.Sex in space is a topic currently being discussed by scientists worldwide, especially in the context of the ...
How do astronauts practice yoga in a zero-gravity environment?
Life in the microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS) is not easy; even tasks that seem ordinary can pose significant challenges for astronauts.Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti practicing yoga ...
