The School for Astronauts Hidden Inside a Swiss Mountain
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The European Astronaut Centre is training astronauts in a unique facility hidden inside a Swiss mountain, simulating space-like conditions. The story highlights the facility's unique features and its role in preparing astronauts for space missions.
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ungreased0675
2 months ago
I hope the research they eventually produce is generalizable to everyday life. Circadian rhythm and light exposure doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
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