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xkcd #3111: Artificial Gravity

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Low gravity can cause bone loss, so we're pleased to report that, since we initiated capsule motion, the number of bones in each crew member has been steadily increasing.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3111/

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[–] ludrol@bookwyr.me 23 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Patricia Piccinini's work is so fascinating to me. I recommend checking it out if you've never seen her other stuff

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago
[–] Haus@kbin.earth 6 points 1 week ago

Literally the artificial gravity on surface ships. Sometimes, if you time it just right, you can float up 7 stairs or completely miss your bunk.

[–] ksigley@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

There really is an xkcd for everything.