‘Happy Suit’ Might Help Astronauts Beat Space Depression

Researchers are continuously looking for new ways to help space explorers cope with the mental pressures of a zero-gravity life. A 2017 study suggested the psychological benefits of gardening. Now, scientists at Florida Polytechnic University are developing a so-called “happy suit.” Space travel is not all fun and games: Some folks slip into a depression due to insufficient exercise, excessive exposure to light, and lack of sleep.