Scientists tracked 12 people in Antarctica for 10 months—what happened could shape future Mars missions

Scientists conducted a 10-month experiment in Antarctica, tracking 12 people to study the effects of prolonged isolation on human behavior. The results showed that astronauts may face challenges beyond loneliness, including increased tension and mistrust due to excessive time spent with the same people. As the experiment progressed, the crew members began to divide into cultural and language-based groups, highlighting potential issues for future long-duration space missions. These findings could have significant implications for planning and preparing crews for missions to Mars and other distant destinations.

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