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New research reveals that getting pregnant in space would be a very difficult task. Research carried out by the University of Adelaide reveals that sperm lose direction in microgravity, reducing ...

Having a baby in space may sound like science fiction, but scientists are now studying whether it could actually work. New research suggests that one major challenge could be helping sperm find their ...

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University of Adelaide research shows sperm navigation fails in microgravity conditions, posing significant challenges for human reproduction in space.

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Sperm may lose their ability to navigate in microgravity, raising new questions about whether human reproduction is possible in space.

A new experiment showed that humans may be able to reproduce in space, paving the way for self-sustaining colonies.

A new study suggests humans face barriers to reproducing in space, with microgravity disrupting sperm movement.