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Re:Four Earth-sized planets detected orbiting the nearest su... by scotty79 on Thursday August 10, 2017 @01:42PM (#14982155)
Why would gravity be the problem? There are people that weigh twice the weight of other people same height. I guess very low gravity could affect calcium in the bones and there could be other various effects. But people are life and life is adaptable. Day/night cycle? It varies greatly on earth too. Also one person's nightmare is just life for some other.
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Re:Four Earth-sized planets detected orbiting the nearest su... by gus_massa on Thursday August 10, 2017 @01:50PM (#14982248)
Calcium and the weak bones is a problem only if you are planning to return to Earth. The first 20ly journey will probably be a one direction trip.
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Re:Four Earth-sized planets detected orbiting the nearest su... by nylonstrung on Thursday August 10, 2017 @01:48PM (#14982218)
> There are people that weigh twice the weight of other people

This isn't the same thing at all.

Growing up in a high gravity environment would definitely alter your growth. We've also seen that it leads to fluid imbalance, cardiovascular issues and general fatigue

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Re:Four Earth-sized planets detected orbiting the nearest su... by scotty79 on Thursday August 10, 2017 @01:52PM (#14982274)
> cardiovascular issues and general fatigue

Sounds pretty much the same as obesity to me.

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