NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast

Brains in Space


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The infinite adventure of space travel has us reaching for the stars, but the harsh environment of space poses serious physical challenges on our bodies. Scientists reviewed MRI images of the brains of 14 astronauts, taken before and after extended stays on the International Space Station, to see the effect of space travel on the brain. Learn more on NSF’s “The Discovery Files.”
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NSF’s Discovery Files PodcastBy U.S. National Science Foundation

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