How Space Affects Our Understanding of Body Weight During Movement
Zhang Z; Tian Y; Wang C; Jiang C; Wang B; Yu H; Zhao R; Wei K
Astronauts move slower in space, and scientists are trying to understand why. They tested 12 astronauts and found that their movements changed because their bodies thought they were lighter than they really are. This helps show that the slower movements are because of this misunderstanding, not because astronauts are being extra careful.