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Astronauts could run round ‘Wall of Death’ to keep fit on moon, say scientists
Researchers suggest cylinder to prevent astronauts losing muscle mass in low gravity environment
As humans prepare to return to the moon after an absence of more than half a century, researchers have hit on a radical approach to keeping astronauts fit as they potter around the ball of rock.
To prevent lunar explorers from becoming weak and feeble in the low gravity environment, scientists suggest astronauts go for a run. But, this being space, it’s not just any kind of run – researchers have advised astronauts run several times a day around a “lunar Wall of Death”.
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A massive earnings surge could lift the Dow to 60,000 and the S&P 500 to 8,000, says top Wall Street strategist
Yardeni Research’s chief investment strategist, Ed Yardeni, told clients in a note that the stock indexes could soar even higher thanks toMarketWatch - Business -
Moon settlement concepts could open the door for our first lunar city
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After Raisi’s Death, Hard-Liners Are Expected to Keep Grip on Power
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Nvidia earnings are on deck, and Wall Street wonders just how big the beat could be
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The Middle East is roiling — the death of Iran’s president could push it over the edge
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Inmate not checked before cell death, says sister
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Four minors found working at Alabama poultry plant run by same firm found responsible for Mississippi teen's death
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Black astronauts say 90-year-old Ed Dwight's 1st trip to space was 'justice'
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Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky
Moscow continues to make military gains in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine struggles with resources.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Helicopter crash could reverberate across the Middle East, where Iran's influence runs wide and deep
The apparent crash of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials is likely to reverberate across the Middle EastABC News - World
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