Martian Soil May Protect Astronauts from Radiation

One of the main problems that remain to be solved before we can send astronauts on long-term space exploration mission is that of cosmic radiation. The surfaces of Mars and the Moon are bathed in the stuff, but German researchers are currently investigating a solution that may help. Scienti... [ read more >> ]

Chiara La Tessa is adjusting the simulated Moon stone slabs for the radiation, during experiments carried out at GSI

Image comment: Chiara La Tessa is adjusting the simulated Moon stone slabs for the radiation, during experiments carried out at GSI
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Chiara La Tessa is adjusting the simulated Moon stone slabs for the radiation, during experiments carried out at GSI