Moonwalking humans on lunar surface have long captivated the humanity living on Earth. But at the same time, it's the low gravity of Moon that has been an impediment because of the way the low-gravity environment on lunar surface takes a toll on human body. Muscle atrophy, bone demineralisation are just one of the two effects of living in a low-gravity environment.&nbsp;

But scientists have figured out how human body can survive in low-gravity environment.&nbsp;

A paper published in the Royal Society Open Science suggests a unique low gravity-defying solution for these problems. Its title is "Horizontal running inside circular walls of Moon settlements: a comprehensive countermeasure for low-gravity deconditioning?"

Let's break it down for you. Have you ever seen a Wall of Death?

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"Here, we propose a novel solution: lunar inhabitants could engage in running on the inside of vertical circular walls, hence running parallel to the Moon's surface," the authors write.

While our Earth's gravity is too strong for humans to run around the sides of a Wall of Death, on Moon, the weaker gravity makes them practical.

The research found that exercising in a Wall of Death would help individuals maintain muscle mass, bone density, cardiovascular fitness and neural control.&nbsp;

They demonstrated that the process only required 5 to 8 attempts on a simulated environment in Earth to start participants run with no assistance.&nbsp;

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"We have demonstrated for the first time that humans can safely run horizontally in low gravity conditions inside a cylinder, sized as a terrestrial 'WoD', through a speed-driven, self-generated higher artificial gravity," they explained

The researchers say they are confident that the Wall of Death idea can help lunar astronauts deal with the chronic effects of lunar gravity.

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Participants using the WoD created "… a sufficiently high (lateral) self-generated artificial gravity likely capable of maintaining, through a few short, almost 'terrestrial' running laps a day, an acceptable cardio-motor fitness and bone mineral status, useful to locally move and work around, to prepare the long trip to Mars, and to return home in good condition."

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Moonwalking humans on lunar surface have long captivated the humanity living on Earth. But at the same time, it's the low gravity of Moon that has been an impediment because of the way the low-gravity environment on lunar surface takes a toll on human body.

Moonwalking humans on lunar surface have long captivated the humanity living on Earth. But at the same time, it's the low gravity of Moon that has been an impediment because of the way the low-gravity environment on lunar surface takes a toll on human body. Muscle atrophy, bone demineralisation are just one of the two effects of living in a low-gravity environment. But scientists have figured out how human body can survive in low-gravity environment. A paper published in the Royal Society Open Science suggests a unique low gravity-defying solution for these problems. Its title is "Horizontal running inside circular walls of Moon settlements: a comprehensive countermeasure for low-gravity deconditioning?" Let's break it down for you. Have you ever seen a Wall of Death? Wall of Death | X/@davidstocko "Here, we propose a novel solution: lunar inhabitants could engage in running on the inside of vertical circular walls, hence running parallel to the Moon's surface," the authors write. While our Earth's gravity is too strong for humans to run around the sides of a Wall of Death, on Moon, the weaker gravity makes them practical. The research found that exercising in a Wall of Death would help individuals maintain muscle mass, bone density, cardiovascular fitness and neural control. They demonstrated that the process only required 5 to 8 attempts on a simulated environment in Earth to start participants run with no assistance. Also read | Moon once 'literally turned itself inside out'. Scientists wonder 'how' "We have demonstrated for the first time that humans can safely run horizontally in low gravity conditions inside a cylinder, sized as a terrestrial 'WoD', through a speed-driven, self-generated higher artificial gravity," they explained The researchers say they are confident that the Wall of Death idea can help lunar astronauts deal with the chronic effects of lunar gravity. Also watch | China aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 × Participants using the WoD created "… a sufficiently high (lateral) self-generated artificial gravity likely capable of maintaining, through a few short, almost 'terrestrial' running laps a day, an acceptable cardio-motor fitness and bone mineral status, useful to locally move and work around, to prepare the long trip to Mars, and to return home in good condition." (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists discover unique way to defy effects of low gravity on Moon

As part of Artemis mission in 2025, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is again looking to send people to the Moon. &nbsp;

The scientists will not just land but also perform moonwalk on the south pole, which is a dark shadowy area. The scientists think that there might be water ice. &nbsp;

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For this, they are training in some special conditions in a 12-metre-deep swimming pool in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) in Texas, in the US. &nbsp;

With this, the astronauts are getting trained in an environment similar to the surface of the Moon. &nbsp;

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In the tests, the divers have turned off all the lights, put up black curtains around the pool walls to minimise reflection and used a powerful underwater lamp. &nbsp;

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The pictures of the training, which have been shared by the NASA, seem&nbsp;to be pretty scary.

"Kill the lights – we’re simulating a Moonwalk! Divers at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory turned off the lights to simulate what an Artemis astronaut might experience at the lunar south pole - long, dark shadows," NASA's Johnson Space Center said on Twitter. &nbsp;

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As part of Artemis mission in 2025, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is again looking to send people to the Moon. The scientists will not just land but also perform moonwalk on the south pole, which is a dark shadowy area.

As part of Artemis mission in 2025, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is again looking to send people to the Moon. The scientists will not just land but also perform moonwalk on the south pole, which is a dark shadowy area. The scientists think that there might be water ice. Also Read: 58-feet-high rogue wave recorded off coast of Vancouver Island, says study For this, they are training in some special conditions in a 12-metre-deep swimming pool in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) in Texas, in the US. With this, the astronauts are getting trained in an environment similar to the surface of the Moon. Kill the lights – we’re simulating a Moonwalk! Divers at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory turned off the lights to simulate what an Artemis astronaut might experience at the lunar south pole - long, dark shadows. pic.twitter.com/naslhzzix7 — NASA's Johnson Space Center (@NASA_Johnson) February 2, 2022 × In the tests, the divers have turned off all the lights, put up black curtains around the pool walls to minimise reflection and used a powerful underwater lamp. Also Read: Did the dinosaurs suffer from respiratory issues? Researchers make breathtaking discovery The pictures of the training, which have been shared by the NASA, seem to be pretty scary. "Kill the lights – we’re simulating a Moonwalk! Divers at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory turned off the lights to simulate what an Artemis astronaut might experience at the lunar south pole - long, dark shadows," NASA's Johnson Space Center said on Twitter. (With inputs from agencies)

A training or a scary movie? NASA prepares for moonwalk on pitch-dark south pole, shares images

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