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NASA’s flagship mission to Europa has a problem: Vulnerability to radiation

Enlarge / An artist’s illustration of the Europa Clipper spacecraft during a flyby close to Jupiter’s icy moon. The launch…

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UV radiation damage leads to ribosome roadblocks, causing early skin cell death

In a recent study, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine suggest the cell’s messenger RNA (mRNA) — the major translator and…

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‘Weird’ new planet retained atmosphere despite nearby star’s relentless radiation

A rare exoplanet that should have been stripped down to bare rock by its nearby host star’s intense radiation somehow…

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Studies reveal new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation

Enlarge / SEM Micrograph of a tardigrade, more commonly known as a “water bear” or “moss piglet.” Cultura RM Exclusive/Gregory…

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Space tourism? Cosmic radiation exposure

Space weather experts at the University of Surrey are urging regulators and space tourism innovators to work together to protect…

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Ultraviolet radiation from massive stars shapes planetary systems

To find out how planetary systems such as our Solar System form, an international research team including scientists from the…

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