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How to Survive Short-Term Weightlessness

Once in orbit, space travelers must deal with weightlessness, which can induce temporary or long-lasting motion sickness, termed "space sickness." It's hard to predict who will be affected, since even experienced fighter pilots can fall violently ill. However, some other species such as tree frogs seem to have it all figured out. Analyze research on this problem, its apparent causes, and measures to combat it.

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