Solar Particle Events Could Deplete Ozone, Raise UV Levels and Increase DNA Damage [Study]

SPACE 07.11.2024 03:10 AM

Earth is struck by an extreme solar particle event around every thousand years. Continue reading to learn more about this phenomenon.

Satellites Made From Metal-Halide Perovskites Could Self-Heal When Exposed to Space Radiation, Study Reveals

06.25.2024 00:40 AM

A next-generation material found to recover from radiation damage could be utilized in designing spacecraft and satellites. Check this article to learn more.

Human Body Recovers From Stress of Weightlessness and Radiation Just Months After Spaceflight [Study]

06.12.2024 07:30 AM

Astronauts are susceptible to illness while on space, but their bodies recover when they return to Earth. Continue reading to learn more.

Indestructible Tardigrades Survive Radiation by Ramping Up Production of DNA Repair Genes

04.17.2024 07:15 AM

Tardigrades withstand ionizing radiation that would create other creatures by increasing the synthesis of DNA repair genes. Continue reading to learn more.

How Does Cancer Behave in Space? Unveiling the Cosmic Potential in the Fight Against Disease

03.26.2024 21:39 PM

Explore how space research unveils cancer cell behavior in microgravity, offering insights and innovations for cancer treatment on Earth.

Do Mobile Phones Impact Sperm Quality? Experts Urge Increased Attention to Cell Phone Usage Among Men

03.22.2024 05:35 AM

A cross-sectional study examines the potential impact of mobile phone usage on semen quality, revealing lower sperm concentration and count. Continue reading to learn more.

New Drone Footage Unveils Fukushima Nuclear Plant Damage 13 Years After Meltdown

03.20.2024 03:50 AM

New drone footage reveals extensive damage to Fukushima nuclear power plant 13 years after meltdown, showcasing aftermath and structural issues. Continue reading for more details.

Patient CAL-1: Survivor of Radiation Experiment and The Most Radioactive Human Who Ever Lived

02.28.2024 06:20 AM

A man was subjected to an involuntary human radiation experiment and survived the highest known accumulated radiation dose in any man. Read the article to find out more.

Exposure to Radiofrequency from Wireless Communication Radiation Linked to COVID-19

01.22.2024 05:45 AM

Examining COVID-19's environmental aspect, the study delves into the effects of wireless communication radiation. Continue reading to learn more.

Pinyon Plain Mine Opens Near Grand Canyon, Poses Threat of Uranium Radiation to Health and Environment

01.17.2024 02:20 AM

A new uranium mine has opened a few miles from the Grand Canyon despite warnings from experts. Find out more about it in this article.

How Radioactive Is the Human Body? Are There Nuclear Reactions Going On Inside Us?

12.05.2023 04:56 AM

The human body naturally emits radiation because of the presence of radioactive substances in our environment. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Earth’s Magnetic Field Protects People From Radiation; What Happens When It Flips?

11.29.2023 03:20 AM

Earth's magnetic field shields us from radiation but can also flip and expose us to cosmic radiation. Continue reading to learn more.

Worst Nuclear Disaster in the World: What Caused Chernobyl Explosion?

10.20.2023 05:42 AM

The Chernobyl Disaster reportedly took place while routine maintenance checks were being conducted. Read to learn more.

Cosmic Microwave Background As Primordial Radiation: Does It Confirm the Big Bang Theory?

09.26.2023 11:00 AM

Cosmic microwave background, the remnant of the first light that could ever freely travel throughout the universe, is considered as the echo of the Big Bang. Find out more about it in this article.

How Lasers Work: Exploring the Fascinating World of Precision Light Wave Control

09.06.2023 09:19 AM

Lasers harness and control concentrated beams of light for applications in science, medicine, communications, and various industries. Continue reading to learn more about them.

World’s Sunniest Spot: Atacama Desert in Chile Catches Rays That Are As Many as Venus, Has the Same Radiation As the Brightest Planet

07.23.2023 01:48 AM

On the Altiplano plateau in Chile's Atacama Desert, scientists were able to measure a world record of 2,177 watts of solar radiation per square meter. Read to learn more.

Radioactive Wastewater From Fukushima Nuclear Plant Will Be Released Into the Pacific Ocean; Should We Be Worried About It?

07.19.2023 07:30 AM

Japan will soon be discharging the irradiated water into the ocean following approval from the United Nations. Learn more about it in this article.

Radiation-Eating Bacteria Can Help Clean Up Nuclear Wastes by Bioremediation of Toxic Elements

07.04.2023 09:30 AM

Scientists discovered an unusual microbe that can remove radioactive elements from nuclear waste and save humans from the impacts of radiation. Learn more about the strange bacteria in this article.

Planets Orbiting Metal-Poor Stars More Likely To Host Life as They Are More Protected From Harmful UV Radiation

04.20.2023 06:00 AM

High UV radiation levels on metal-rich stars paradoxically exposed planets orbiting around them to harmful UV rays, affecting their habitability. Read the article to learn more.

Breakthrough Physics Discovery: Gravity Can Actually Create Light, Study Says

04.18.2023 00:16 AM

Scientists have discovered that gravity can create light under the right space-time conditions. Read to learn more.

Antineutrinos Detected in a Tank of Pure Water 150 Miles From the Nuclear Power Plant Where It Originated

04.14.2023 07:14 AM

For the first time, scientists used pure water to detect antineutrinos, which are the antiparticle counterpart of neutrinos. Read the article to learn more.