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10/03/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Space travel to Mars could kill astronauts by zapping their gut bacteria

A new study published by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has thrown a major wrench into the government’s pipe dream of one day sending actual human beings to Mars. According to the study’s findings, the excessive amount of travel time that would be required to get astronauts all the way to the fourth body […]

09/13/2018 / By Rita Winters

Microgravity and radiation: Astronauts headed to Mars will face many health challenges

A recent study from researchers of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) discovered that microgravity, a condition where people or objects appear to be weightless, causes muscle and bone loss. This may pose a risk for astronauts who will be traveling to other celestial bodies such as the moon and Mars, especially for long periods of time. While scientists have previously […]

06/13/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Cosmic ray exposure in space higher than previously thought; astronauts need protection

For a long time, cosmic rays have been the stuff science fiction films are made of: Intergalactic heroes fighting off bad guys that shoot off the stuff or state-of-the-art spaceships being protected by it. However, real life isn’t too far off, albeit with a potentially more sinister twist: While radiation exposure in space is a […]

05/18/2018 / By David Williams

The radiation from red dwarf stars makes life on their planets improbable

In the search for other habitable planets in the galaxy besides Earth, astronomers have suggested that a closer look at red dwarf stars might be productive. Red dwarfs are, comparatively, much smaller and shine a lot less brighter than our own sun. But they are plentiful, as they make up about 75 percent of the […]

04/25/2018 / By David Williams

NASA says the solar flare that caused a radio blackout last September was the biggest flare in a decade

Sun spots may be common and solar flares a regular occurrence, but they are still often worthy of taking note. Case in point: Last September 6, 2017, there were two powerful solar flares detected and recorded. What was unusual was that the second one in particular was the most powerful solar flare recorded in more […]

04/20/2018 / 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. […]

10/27/2016 / By spacenews

Dusty with a Chance of Radiation: Mars Weather Forecasting Will Be Critical

Weather on Earth is often a hazard for travelers; after all, snowstorms, hurricanes, floods and other events can make it dangerous to drive or fly. Space travelers have a similar problem when dealing with space weather. Article by Calla Cofield As NASA plans to send humans to Mars in the 2030s, work is underway to […]

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