Microgravity Gardening, AI Learns Language, Elephant Numbers
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Challenges of Growing Fresh Produce in Space
The chapter explores the impact of microgravity on the behavior of foodborne pathogens like salmonella on lettuce, highlighting the widened leaf openings that make it easier for pathogens to enter in space, posing risks for astronauts. It transitions to the intriguing topic of language development in children, discussing an experiment where an AI model was used to understand and analyze a toddler's language learning process, offering insights into human language acquisition and artificial intelligence.
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