What's the Buzz on Alcohol in Space?

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What's the Buzz on Alcohol in Space?

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There hasn't been any official research into the effects of alcohol on the body in space, but at least a few astronauts and cosmonauts have imbibed. Learn about the history and potential future of booze in space in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Sep 10, 2019

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