New Possible Life in Space

The first animal has been able to survive in space. Scientists were able to put worms into space, which they were  successful in surviving in a liquid state. The result from this could allow the worms in space to establish their own colonies without having constant people to look after them. The usefulness for these worms in space allow scientist to understand radiation levels, the effects of weightlessness, and how humans could possibly survive in the solar system.

In space, there are certain places that contain high amounts of radiation, that we are naturally protected by from the Earth. Without an atmosphere, humans are more prone to these radiation levels, and thus will need to adapt further in order to adapt to the radiation. With the worms, scientist will be able to see how differently the radiation in space will affect the worms versus the radiation that is normal on Earth's atmosphere.

Weightlessness is another problem that will face the worms while they colonize in space. Studies have shown that while in zero gravity, that muscles that are used to support against gravity (known as anti-gravity muscles), deteriorate because of the lack of gravitational pull. Along with the muscles, some organs have also been affect to show some deterioration. With the help of these worms, scientists can study the long-term effects of deep space travel and how it would effect human life.

Steven Hawking once said "I don't think the human race will survive unless we spread into space." With many troubles that we are experienceijng, this seems true. With the help of these worms, the thought of space travel will make it more possible.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15897803