11mo ago

For here am I sitting in my tin can

Science Memes @mander.xyz

Squorlple @lemmy.world

11mo ago

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Good meme but also I’m guessing they don’t really mind lol
- Bone density loss, radiation exposure, extended recovery time post microgravity.
  I'm sure they mind as much as all those things matter.
  
  I also imagine you prep very differently for an 8 day mission vs a 6 month mission. In terms of physical fitness, trainings, family life etc.
  
  Entire life disrupted because they are literally no longer on the same planet as everyone else
  
  Yeah I mean, they only signed up to be there for so long. And are they paid on a contract? If so they are literally just losing money.
  
  Bone density loss is combatted with exercise. Also people have spent longer then what the Starliner astronauts will in space. So radiation isn't a huge concern
- There are significant health complications that come with long term space travel.
  Bone density loss. From the lack of daily impact on the skeleton from walking, moving around, and lifting things.
  Loss of muscle mass, also from the lack of use. ISS residents need to adhere to a pretty strict workout regimen, and still have issues with significant muscle loss when they return to earth.
  Radiation exposure. The atmosphere protects us from a lot of radiation, simply due to the fact that air has mass, and is able to stop a lot of radioactive particles before they reach the surface. Airline flight crews (like pilots and attendants) are considered an increased radiation risk, because they spend so much time at high altitudes. It’s even worse in the ISS, where the only thing between them and radiation is some thin glass and aluminum.
  Loss of coordination. Returning to the surface is more disorienting the longer you have been in space. Basically, you get used to the way microgravity feels, and suddenly experiencing gravity again is a shock to your system. You’ll constantly drop things because you’re used to things just floating when you let go of them. You’ll fall over, because you’re not used to actively keeping yourself upright. The same way long-term respirator patients need to re-learn how to breathe after being taken off the machine, long-term microgravity means you need to re-learn how to exist in gravity.
And because of "The Martian", people think going to and living on Mars would be a snap.
We can't even rescue people from orbit.
- Yes, because the movie is all about how easy it was and nothing goes wrong
  
  The movie WAS FICTION. Is fiction. Will remain fiction. Mars is less "human friendly" than the moon.
- They're not really in need of rescue though, they're on the ISS. Their return vehicle is just a pile of garbage. Thanks again, Boeing.
  
  They're literally stranded in space with no way home, sounds like they need rescuing to me.
- That would potentially poison him. Human, dog, cat, and generally any carnivore/ omnivore shit is considered "hot," and must be treated before use as manure.
  
  It's FICTION. Not real. Never happened. All events portrayed in this movie aren't real.
  It is good fiction - possibly the best sci-fi movie to come along in a while, but nevertheless it's still fiction.
Make a pact with Boeing and you'll be floating in space somewhere.
I haven’t watched Rick an Morty. Am I missing much or is the humor too modern for a Xillennial?
- The joke is straightforward. 2 minute cold open of a quick adventure becoming a massive ordeal breaking them, making Rick say they need a vacation which the episode is about.
  https://youtu.be/pMLIQP46OwE
  
  You left your SI in the link
  
  Oh I know the joke. I really mean about the show. Is it just very quotable/memeable or is it good too?
- Honestly, give it a watch and see if it's for you. Last I saw it was available to stream on Hulu (and uBlock Origin does a good job blocking Hulu's ads)
  I found it enjoyable but I don't have a strong need to rewatch it. It's raunchy and absurdist, but does some cool SciFi things I haven't seen elsewhere. But it's way less deep and intellectual than some of its stans seem to think
  
  That sounds like a very fair description. Thank you.
- First season is decent but contains a lot of piss/fart/burp jokes; it calms down a bit afterwards. The really best seasons are 4 and onwards.
  It’s fun to watch if you’re not too easily offended and like the genre.
  
  The really best seasons are 4 and onwards.
- It got a LOT better in later seasons
- I watched the very first episode, it was pretty bad. Also the fan base are awful.
  
  it's easy to avoid the fandom. esp if you aren't on Reddit lol

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