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How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel

New Scientist · May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Life on the International Space Station may feel distant, but columnist Graham Lawton finds that studying how astronauts experience accelerated ageing could help us fight similar effects on Earth related to sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms and social isolation

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