The two NASA astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station for five months have been feasting on pizza, roast chicken, and even shrimp cocktails — but have very little ...
Astronauts' bodies and brains are impacted by radiation, altered gravity, challenging working conditions, and sleep loss—all of which could compromise cognitive functioning.
Using Newton's laws of motion and devices made from springs, astronauts on the International Space Station can measure their body mass. Microgravity in low Earth orbit is a demanding environment ...