astronaut safety
04/20/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Radiation from deep space is intensifying, affecting space weather and potential space travel
Ever since humanity’s first foray into space, our astronauts have had to contend with deep-space radiation. Scientists have done what they can to protect space voyagers and technology from exposure to cosmic rays. But, as new research has shown, that may not be enough: The radiation environment of space may be higher than previously conceived. […]
10/12/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
Frankenstein astronauts: NASA wants to alter DNA to protect against space radiation
Going to the moon is hard on human bodies, as the astronauts on moon missions discovered after dealing with heart-related and other health issues after spending long periods of time in space. When NASA sends astronauts to Mars in the 2030s, they will face even more challenges, and they could have deadly consequences. Astronauts typically […]
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