We have sent many probes and astronauts into space to conduct experiments in our quest to understand the universe and our place in it. So grab your astronaut ice cream, and let’s explore ten experiments in space that seem pointless…but maybe aren’t. You’ve probably noticed that almost all the experiments have long-term space travel or colonies in mind. 1 The Human Genome ProjectThe race to sequence the human genome – Tien NguyenThe Human Genome Project is an ongoing effort to map the entire human genome. Some geneticists believe that the map of the human genome is the key to successfully saving the human race.

Source: The Nation April 07, 2022 14:12 UTC