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Antarctica’s Mars Test Reveals Team Tensions | Science News
Scientists just completed a 10-month Antarctic isolation experiment with 12 people, revealing startling insights for future Mars missions: constant closeness doesn’t build trust—it fuels conflict. As temps plummeted to minus 80°C and crew members were trapped together, wearable sensors tracked social behavior, showing that more contact led to more tension and natural splintering into language- or culture-based cliques. The findings warn that in cramped, isolated environments, personal space isn’t just nice—it’s essential for team cohesion. This real-world test also proved the durability of…
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