Chapter 303: Zero Gravity Aftereffects
Lv Yongchang's answer made the two of them fall into silence.
"Ten years..."
The old man's eyes showed some emotion: "Enough!"
He chuckled and patted Hong Qiming beside him: "Qiming, you have to hurry up."
"I can only help you for ten years."
Hong Qiming's eyes were slightly red and he nodded vigorously.
Seeing this, the smile on the old man's face became more intense.
"Look at you two, why are you so sad!"
"I still have ten years!"
Lv Yongchang pulled the corners of his mouth with difficulty and showed an ugly smile.
"By the way, I plan to take a break for a while." The old man said lightly.
Hong Qiming was stunned for a moment, and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, you should have a good rest!"
The old man looked at Hong Qiming with a calm look: "I mean, I am going to withdraw from the parliament."
"This..."
"Why?!"
Hong Qiming exclaimed: "Didn't you just say you would help me..."
The old man smiled and shook his head: "Qiming, if I am here, what use are you?"
Hong Qiming was silent.
The words are rough but the truth is true.
As long as the old parliamentarian sits on the chair of the parliament, including Hong Qiming, they will subconsciously ask for his opinion.
The old man continued in a calm tone: "If something really happens, it's not too late to call me."
Lv Yongchang on the side did not speak.
This kind of thing is not something he should intervene in.
"By the way, Yongchang, is there any place suitable for retirement life?" The old man changed the subject and asked Lv Yongchang with a smile, "I will enjoy it next."
Lv Yongchang couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Retirement life...
This is really difficult.
In his opinion, the observatory of Earth is the best place for scenery.
But he can't let the old man enjoy his old age there, right? !
Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind.
"Old Councillor, do you want to go to Proxima b for fun?"
"It just so happens that the surface infrastructure construction has come to an end."
...
Two weeks later.
The old Councillor took the newly opened flight and set off.
In order to give the old man a comfortable environment, Lv Yongchang specially asked Zero to carry out appropriate renovation work on some areas of Proxima b.
Although this will affect the construction progress of some projects.
But in Lv Yongchang's opinion, the contribution made by the old Councillor to mankind is fully worthy of such treatment.
Lv Yongchang stood by the porthole, watching Xuannv II gradually go away, with a bit of emotion in his eyes.
"Okay."
"It's time for us to start working."
"Zero, notify Mo Zeyang and ask them to get ready." Lv Yongchang's eyes sparkled, "Tomorrow, we will set off for Proxima b."
"Start the photon computer research and development project!"
...
Early the next morning.
Lv Yongchang dressed neatly and came to Port 1 of [Earth].
Five Xuannv II ships were quietly parked in place.
A scientific researcher had already been waiting in front.
"Academician Mo Zeyang!"
Lv Yongchang called out loudly.
Mo Zeyang, who was waiting in front of Xuannv II and doing nothing, was enlightened when he heard Lv Yongchang's voice and quickly raised his head to look at him.
"Professor Lu!"
Mo Zeyang came up quickly: "You are finally here."
Lv Yongchang chuckled: "You are impatient, right?"
Mo Zeyang nodded with a wry smile: "More than impatient."
"You don't know how I have been spending the past few months."
"My scientific researchers come to ask me every now and then when they can start the research and development of photon computers."
"I really am..." As he said that, he shook his head and sighed repeatedly.
Lv Yongchang laughed and patted Mo Zeyang on the shoulder.
"There is no other way."
"The research and development of photon computers cannot be done on the Earth."
"We can only start the work after the surface laboratory is completed."
"Okay, no more nonsense, board the ship."
As he spoke, he walked quickly towards the Xuannv II in front of him: "Today, let's go and see the scenery of an alien star."
...
Proxima b.
On a plain full of purple-black disc-shaped plants, there stands a building that is out of tune with the surrounding environment.
The building is a rectangular block, silver-white in color.
This is the photon computer laboratory that was just completed not long ago.
Five Xuannv II spacecraft drew a beautiful arc in the air and slowly landed on the apron.
The hatch opened.
One by one, researchers in space suits walked out.
From a distance, the walking postures of these researchers seemed a bit weird.
The camera zoomed in.
The strange feeling became stronger.
The footsteps of each researcher seemed particularly heavy.
It was as if a huge stone was pressing on them.
"Professor." Mo Zeyang's exhausted voice came from the radio channel, "I have been staying in space for a long time, and I really can't adapt to life on the surface of the planet."
Lu Yongchang took a step forward with difficulty: "Yes."
"Not to mention, the gravity of Proxima b is 10% greater than that of the earth."
"If it weren't for daily exercise, I guess we wouldn't even be able to walk now."
This is the sequelae of living in a zero-gravity environment for a long time.
It is inevitable.
Even daily exercise can only reduce its impact.
Osteoporosis, muscle atrophy...
These are all minor effects.
If humans grow up in a zero-gravity environment, they may even lose their sense of direction and ability to perceive gravity!
Although short-term loss can be restored by acquired means.
But if it continues for a long time, it will lead to the degeneration of sensory organs, and then the problem will be serious!
That is why humans have stopped all reproductive behaviors since leaving the earth.
On the one hand, it is to save resources, and on the other hand, it is also to prevent this "degeneration" phenomenon.
Thinking of this, Lu Yongchang murmured in a low voice.
"It seems that the next batch of starships will need to manufacture a batch of devices that simulate gravity."
For humans at present, it is not difficult to manufacture devices that simulate gravity.
A huge, rotating wheel-shaped structure can provide the so-called "artificial gravity".
Unlike the gravity generated by the planet, this artificial gravity is essentially centrifugal force.
By adjusting the angular velocity and the radius of the wheel-shaped structure, it can easily simulate the "artificial gravity" equal to that on the surface of the earth.
Living in a "gravity environment" with a certain amount every day can greatly reduce the occurrence of the above sequelae.
But there are only two ways to completely solve this problem.
One, find a planet similar to the Earth to live on.
Two, create true artificial gravity.
Of the two, Lv Yongchang first eliminated the second option.
Among the four fundamental forces, gravity has always been the most mysterious.
At least, at present, he has not seen any hope of solving it.
"Professor, we are here." Mo Zeyang's voice interrupted his meditation.
Lv Yongchang raised his head.
The door of the laboratory in front of him has been opened.
