How to make better meals for astronauts

Published: July 26, 2024, 6:08 a.m.

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A recent study by RMIT has suggested that the isolated environment of the International Space Station, rather than just a lack of gravity, is behind reports from astronauts that food tastes blander in space.

It\\u2019s an important development because if we\\u2019re going to send humans to Mars and beyond, we\\u2019ll have to consider their diet and psychology.

On this episode, Dr Julia Low, an RMIT senior lecturer, talks to host Adam Thorn about the study\\u2019s results.

The pair discuss how they replicated the ISS on Earth, how its findings can be used to tailor meals for astronauts, and where the research goes next.

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