The discussion centers on the effects of space travel on the human body, particularly how these effects may resemble the biological changes associated with aging. Participants explore the implications of microgravity and radiation exposure on astronauts and the potential for aging studies based on these experiences.
Participants express differing views on the validity of the article's premise, with some supporting the idea that space travel mimics aging while others contest this notion and highlight the lack of measurable biological aging. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of these effects.
Limitations include the absence of detailed measurements regarding radiation exposure and the reliance on definitions of aging and biological changes, which may vary among participants.
Yes, there are various things about being in space (read the article) that affect the body. There is no measurable(*) amount of ACTUAL aging, but the effects can be similar to aging.redferry said:Changes in the body that come from space travel resemble growing older, providing opportunities to perform aging studies on astronauts.
https://www.nmn.com/news/how-does-space-travel-affect-natural-aging
Any validity to this?
That's true, but not what the article is about. It's talking about biological effects of zero gravity and radiation hazards and what have you, not relativity.phinds said:Yes, although not really, with current technology. Differential aging is real and astronaut Mark Kelly, I think it is, is about an added millisecond younger than his twin brother compared to what he would be if he had not gone to space for a year. The difference can be computed but cannot be measured into biological functions.
Yep. I totally edited the post before I saw your post, having realized that was not what the article was about.Ibix said:That's true, but not what the article is about. It's talking about biological efects of zero gravity and radiation hazards and what have you, not relativity.