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Microgravity names an altered relation to gravity, not its absence. In continuous free fall, weight disappears, reshaping motion, biology, and perception, and revealing how deeply gravity anchors everyday life.
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Microgravity names an altered relation to gravity, not its absence. In continuous free fall, weight disappears, reshaping motion, biology, and perception, and revealing how deeply gravity anchors everyday life.
Everyday on Venus is Venus Day, but Earth Day is only 1/365th of Earth's year.
How is that fair?
(via Starcrossed | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine)
To quote Phil: "Adorable! But I have to wonder: why didn’t he just use Heavens Above instead?"