Show Notes
Microgravity, plants in space and improved personalised medicine - the global competition on space research ramps up.
The International Space Station is a popular attraction for astronomy fans in Australia, who sometimes gather during the twilight hours to spot what looks like a bright, fast-moving star gliding steadily across the sky. Now, Australia is also connected to the ISS via some important research taking place on the floating laboratory that is in permanent orbit around the Earth.
In this episode: The new crew at the International Space Station who want to advance new lines of scientific research. The many experiments undertaken by the scientists and what they hope, including: Using microgravity to produce human stell-cell derived tissuesto improve personal medicine How plants respond to microgravity and other stressful space conditions Australia's part in the International Space Station's mission The US and China space race. SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world.
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