Extended Trips to Space Alter the Brains of Astronauts - Universe Today

Astronaut brains change in interesting ways in low-gravity environments, particularly for first-timers. Doctors want to know why.

Astronaut Peggy Whitson in the International Space Station’s Cupola during a 2017 tour of duty. Doctors are interested in how long periods in low gravity change an astronaut’s brain. (NASA Photo) Go… [+4309 chars]

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