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Tickling astronauts' feet

Quirks & Quarks interviews University of Guelph professor Leah Bent, whose unusual experiments "tickling" the feet of astronauts may give insight into how we maintain our balance.

What does the skin on the soles of your feet have to do with balance?Quirks & Quarks interviews University of Guelph professorLeah Bent,whose experiments "tickling" the feet of astronauts aims to answer that question.She hopesthis information will help her better understand how reduced skin sensitivity in seniors affects balance control.