TED-Ed
The surprising effects of outer space on the human body - Tejal Gala
2024 • E69 Aug 28, 2024 5m
Imagine a scientist who has teleported to space. His spacesuit’s pressurized air protects his bodily fluids from vaporization, its oxygen tank keeps him breathing, and the insulation prevents him from freezing. But although these features thwart an immediate tragedy, space is still an incredibly dangerous place. So, what does a prolonged stay in space do to the human body? Tejal Gala investigates.
Lesson by Tejal Gala, directed by Henrique Barone.
Lesson by Tejal Gala, directed by Henrique Barone.