Liquid-living worms survive space

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Liquid-living worms survive space

Liquid-living worms survive space


Worms have survived their first space mission in liquid form.


The result, published in a Royal Society journal, means worm colonies can be established on space stations without the need for researchers to tend to them.


The animals are helping scientists understand the effects of weightlessness and high radiation levels experienced in space.


Lessons learned could one day assist humans to explore the Solar System.


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Lees verder: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15897803


Bron: BBC
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