Worms in space: Exploring health effects of microgravity
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 10:00
in Astronomy & Space
To prepare for people for safely journeying into space for extended periods of time in the future, it's crucial to gain a better understanding of the biophysics involved within reduced gravity and microgravity environments. To this end, researchers are preparing to send transparent microscopic worms up to the International Space Station.