"Freeman Dyson among others has speculated about the physical changes that could occur as the human species spreads into the cosmos. How will evolution deal with a colony world in a distant star

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Chinese scientists hope that growing plants in the novel conditions of orbit will lead to providential mutations, such as increased hardiness or yield. Crazy idea, but it might just work.

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