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Cosmic Radiation Reveals Devastating Affects on the Brain—What Plans Will This Change for NASA?

Medicine & Technology May 02, 2015

When it comes to life on Earth, we’re one of the most fragile species there is. But thanks to the rather perfect confluence of circumstances and cosmic events, we’re mostly shielded from the dangers of space. Strong ultraviolet rays are kept out, our vital oxygen and water are kept in, and life continues blissfully. But what happens when we leave our own little planet in search of others? What protection do we have then?

Cosmic Rays

Cosmic Radiation Reveals Devastating Affects on the Brain—What Plans Will This Change for NASA?

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