In this chapter, a special edition episode highlights the challenges of human physiology in deep space, featuring the work of a tissue engineer who creates organs. The discussion also addresses the ethical implications and potential impact of these innovations on human survival beyond Earth.
What happens to the human body in deep space? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore tissue engineering, Wolverine & Deadpool’s healing style, and the science to help humans adapt to long-term space travel with biomedical engineer Ronke Olabisi.
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