NASA Develops New Approach to Predict Radiation Risks, Chromosome Vulnerability of Astronauts in Space Missions

Medicine & Technology Aug 24, 2021

NASA recenlty developed a new apprach that coud predict the radiation risks of astronauts on space missions.

NASA Unveils Next SpaceX ISS Cargo Mission Launch Carrying Robotic Arm, Grape Seed and More! Here’s How to Watch Live

Aug 22, 2021

Using its freshly improved Cargo Dragon uncrewed spacecraft, SpaceX plans to launch another cargo delivery to the International Space Station next week.

Cancerous Brain Tumor: How Possible is Prevention of Further Growth?

Apr 13, 2021

Researchers have recently discovered a new way of preventing further cancerous brain tumor growth. The pre-clinical research could lead to changes in how the cancer is treated.

‘Fungal Ghosts’: New Synthetic Melanin Can Shield from Radiation, Toxins

Mar 07, 2021

A new study from Northwestern University in Illinois has synthesized a new form of melanin that could help shield the human skin and fabrics from toxins and radiation.

New Research Shows Microbes on Earth Could Temporarily Live on Martian Surface

Feb 22, 2021

A new study from NASA and scientists at the German Aerospace Center discovered that some bacteria on Earth could temporarily survive on the Martian surface.

Present Levels of Radiation in Chernobyl Still Harmful, Even For Bees

Oct 21, 2020

Scientists believe that policymakers should think about nuclear environmental risks again after finding out that bumblebees exposed to current levels of Chernobyl radiations suffered a significant drop in their ability to reproduce.

Skin Fluoresence Gives New Tardigrade Species Protection From UV Light

Oct 15, 2020

Autofluorescence or skin protection against radiation is a unique feature of a few animal species. Indian scientists discover a new species of tardigrades, which can already survive extreme environments but also survive exposure to radiation that easily kills bacteria within minutes.

New Measurement Technology Paves Way For Nuclear Clocks

Oct 02, 2020

Researchers have accomplished the high-precision measurement of a thorium isotope's nuclear transition - opening the possibilities for more accurate nuclear clocks.

Lunar Surface Radiation Measurements Show Moon Is Safe for Long-Term Human Exploration

Sep 25, 2020

The first surface radiation measurements by China’s Chang’e 4 lander found that the moon is safe for human exploration. What could this possibly imply?

Evolution of Radio-Resistant Strains of Bacteria Revealed More Complex Mutations

Sep 22, 2020

A team of researchers set out to understand how some organisms develop resistance to radiation within the Earth, a place naturally protected from solar radiation by its own magnetic field.

Mobile Phone Radiation Causes Decline of Insect Population, Says Study

Sep 18, 2020

A study suggests that the population of insects in Europe continue to decline due to the radiation from mobile phones.

Citizen Scientists Still Test Fukushima For Radiation

Sep 11, 2020

Citizens in Fukushima are testing soil samples for radiation in the "grandma and grandpa lab" in an effort to help regain a sense of control.

Vacation House on Mars? Astronauts to Possibly Use Lava Tubes for Temporary Shelter from Radiation in Upcoming Missions

May 13, 2020

Future human missions to Mars might be possible within the next decade and astronomers are already prepping for it. A major problem would be the radiation on the planet, but a recent study suggests that astronauts could seek temporary shelter in Mars' natural lava tubes. Click to watch a video explaining lava tubes on Mars.

Waste Liquid Contaminated With Radiation To Be Released in Fukushima

Dec 27, 2019

The Japanese government has laid out options on how to release radioactive wastes but the locals are against it.

Nighttime Panel Generates Power from the Cold Night Sky

Sep 14, 2019

The nighttime generator works best at night, compensating for lost time when solar cells do not work.