Quarantine and Ants: Apollo Astronauts Return from the Moon

After returning to Earth, the crews of Apollo 11, 12, and 14 underwent a mandatory three-week quarantine period to prevent the spread of any possible contagions from the moon. During this period, the astronauts were closely monitored and studied to ensure that they were not carrying any harmful lunar microorganisms. Interestingly, during their quarantine, the […]

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