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Mice In Space

Posted by michael on from the crispy-critters dept.

benmcgruer writes "Space.com is reporting on the Mars Gravity Biosatellite Program. This international, student-lead, project aims to explores the topical issue of biological response to low gravity, specifically the 0.38-g found on Mars, by building and launching their own satellite, complete with 15 mice. NASA, Fark.com and Universe Today also have coverage."

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  1. Fark != News by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If you think the message board on Fark is a legitimate source of news, you've been reading them too long.