Tianyi (Erik) WangGraduate Student in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of FloridaTianyi (Erik) Wang is a PhD student in the University of Florida, and studies how the astronaut's brain changes during spaceflight Latest articles by Tianyi (Erik) Wang 'The brain consistently moved upward and backward': Astronauts' brains physically shift in their heads during spaceflight By Rachael Seidler, Tianyi (Erik) Wang published 15 February 26 A new study analyzed brain MRI scans from 26 astronauts and found that the longer someone lived in space, the more their brain shifted in their skull. Space Exploration Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Lucky few to see 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over Antarctica on Feb. 172Deepest views from James Webb and Chandra telescopes reveal a monster object that defies theory — Space photo of the week3How long do most planets last? 4Ancient rock art depicting hunters and geometric shapes discovered in Egypt's Sinai Desert — and it spans a period of 10,000 years 5In a first, study links maternal genes to risk of pregnancy loss
'The brain consistently moved upward and backward': Astronauts' brains physically shift in their heads during spaceflight By Rachael Seidler, Tianyi (Erik) Wang published 15 February 26 A new study analyzed brain MRI scans from 26 astronauts and found that the longer someone lived in space, the more their brain shifted in their skull.
