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Researchers used a novel method to simulate microgravity and observed how crustaceans reacted to the simulated space environment, finding they could be candidates for a future space food chain.

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Who
Researchers at Okayama University of Science
What
Researchers used a novel method to simulate microgravity and observed how crustaceans reacted to the simulated space environment, finding they could be candidates for a future space food chain.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:22:00 GMT · 3h 41m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
To understand how aquatic animals would react to microgravity and assess their potential as a food source for future space exploration.
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This research could inform the development of sustainable food sources for future long-duration space missions, potentially including lunar bases.

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