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Technology
Ethan James

Antarctic health technology set to be used in space

Wearable biosensors, trialled by Antarctic expeditioners, will be used on a space mission. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC DIVISION)

Medical technology trialled by Australian expeditioners in Antarctica will ensure astronauts receive better health monitoring, potentially for future trips to Mars.

The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has signed a five-year agreement with the US-based Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH).

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