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Microgravity: living on the International Space Station
Microgravity: living on the International Space Station

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1 Do weird physics effects also occur in nature?

In January 2013, the BBC reported on quantum biology. Read this article [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] on the topic, then complete Activity 1.

Activity 1 Quantum biology

Timing: Allow approximately 15 minutes

a. 

new drugs


b. 

computers


c. 

perfumes


d. 

cancer


e. 

all of these areas


The correct answer is e.

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Next you will look at the impact of microgravity research.