Medical Research On Ice: Antarctic Study Will Measure How Humans Physically Adapt To Extreme Environment
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 20:07
in Astronomy & Space
New medical equipment recently delivered to the Antarctic station Concordia will help understand how our bodies physically adapt to this extreme environment -- knowledge which could help prepare for a future human mission to Mars. ESA is currently looking for a candidate with a medical background to support projects at the research base.
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