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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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[–] [email protected] 8 points 18 hours ago

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 13 hours ago

There really is an xkcd for everything.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 18 hours 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.