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New experiments reveal the source of the aurora borealis
Researchers have demonstrated Alfvén waves accelerating electrons under conditions that correspond to Earth’s magnetosphere.
Joseph Shavit
May 2, 2022


New Sun Missions to Help NASA Better Understand Earth-Sun Environment
MUSE and HelioSwarm will help improve our understanding of the dynamics of the Sun-Earth connection, and the changing space environment.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 12, 2022


Should we be worried about solar radiation exposure during airline travel?
Commercial flight crews have to work with the occupational hazard of aviation radiation exposure. Aviation guidelines aim to mitigate it.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


Novel cancer treatment uses 'pills' of light to zap cells from inside the body
Therapies should be highly effective and as free as possible of side effects—a big challenge, particularly in the case of cancer.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021


Will it be safe for humans to fly to Mars?
Sending human travelers to Mars would require scientists and engineers to overcome a range of technological and safety obstacles.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 31, 2021


NASA Team Develops Technique To Protect ISS From Radiation Risk
A team of NASA researchers has developed a technique to predict radiation risk on the International Space Station for future exploration.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2021


Scientists create new building materials that effectively protect humans from radiation
Bricks made of new materials are cheaper and more environmentally friendly than analogues made of lead and other materials
Joseph Shavit
May 21, 2021
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