Crew members aboard the International Space Station conducted scientific investigations during the week of May 15 that included studying the behavior of protein solutions, testing technology to monitor astronaut sleep quality, and examining the effect of exercise regimens that do not include a treadmill.
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Here are details on some of the microgravity investigations currently taking place aboard the orbiting lab:This image shows mixing at the interface of two shear-driven systems in a ground analog of hardware for Ring-Sheared Drop-IBP, which tests computer models for the behavior of high-concentration protein fluids., sponsored by the ISS National Lab, studies high-concentration protein solutions and tests computer models for predicting their behavior.
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