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Would a fallout shelter really protect you in a nuclear blast?

Nuclear bunkers aren't a foolproof way to stay safe during a nuclear attack. Here's why.

LiveScience

Tiny spacecraft could travel across interstellar space with this 'trampoline' lightsail

Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have taken a major step toward developing lightsails that could one day carry tiny spacecraft to distant star systems.

Space

NASA satellites catch Earth's magnetic field making music

Scientists measured a chorus wave emerging from an unexpected place, and confirmed a key piece of a theory about how these strange waves form.

Space

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Lightning strikes link weather on Earth and weather in space

There are trillions of charged particles – protons and electrons, the basic building blocks of matter – whizzing around above your head at any given time. These high-energy particles, which can travel at close to the speed of light, typically remain thousands of kilometers away from Earth, trapped there by…

The Conversation

Where does black fall on the color spectrum? A color scientist explains

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

Trump wants the US to land astronauts on Mars soon. Could it happen by 2029?

There are many obstacles to overcome before humans can set foot on Mars, including problems surrounding launch mass and closed-loop systems and the hazards of space radiation.

Space

Can you get sunburnt or UV skin damage through car or home windows?

When you’re in a car, train or bus, do you choose a seat to avoid being in the sun or do you like the sunny side?

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Genetic differences in Chernobyl dogs may not be down to radiation, new study suggests

The latest research on dogs in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone defies what many scientists suspected

PetsRadar

Cancer: microscopic beams of radiation could be a better way to treat tumours, according to studies in animals

Radiotherapy has been a cornerstone of cancer treatment for decades, offering a targeted approach to treat tumours. Yet, as effective as it is, it often causes unwanted damage to neighbouring healthy tissues – which can lead to many side-effects.

The Conversation

Actress Danielle Fishel Completes Active Cancer Treatment

Actress Danielle Fishel shares update on completing cancer treatment for DCIS, remains optimistic about recovery journey.

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Chernobyl dogs do show ‘dramatic’ genetic differences – but not because of radiation

New study has implications for our understanding of nuclear radiation exposure effects on populations

The Independent UK

New treatment for most aggressive brain cancer may help patients live longer

Glioblastoma often kills within months. A new targeted radiation therapy may help patients live longer.

LiveScience

I used AI to imagine humanity in 50,000 years — here’s how it went

I used a combination of AI tools, including Freepik and ChatGPT, to imagine humanity's future if it were to spread throughout the solar system and beyond.

Tom’s Guide

Sweat-wicking and radiative cooling: can new fabrics make living through extreme heat more bearable?

How a team of researchers is reducing skin temperature under clothes and energy bills with some forward fashion thinking

The Guardian - AU

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Stars get ripped open like Christmas presents to create strange 'JuMBO' worlds

What did you get fot X-mas? Scientists may have been gifted with a solution to the mystery of juMBOs, strange celestial bodies that seem to be neither planets nor stars.

The Conversation

Sunglasses don’t just look good – they’re good for you too. Here’s how to choose the right pair

Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world.

PC Gamer

Playing as a ghoul in Fallout 76 is the new Wasteland experience everyone should indulge in

More than just a friendly face.

Windows Central

I went hands-on with Fallout 76's Ghoul update and it's exactly as much fun as you'd expect

I got to preview Fallout 76's highly anticipated Ghoul update, with its unique perks awaiting players in March 2025.

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A New Dawn in Cancer Treatment: Immunocine Gives Hope Through Its Revolutionary Immunotherapy

Unlike traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, which often harm healthy cells, Immunocine's approach is precise, attacking only the cancerous cells while preserving the body's overall health.

Evening Standard

Radiation levels spike in New York spark conspiracy theory involving nearby drones spotting

Speculation has emerged that the drones could be looking for radioactive matter

Space

Potentially habitable planet TRAPPIST-1b may have a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere

The innermost Earth-like planet in the famous TRAPPIST-1 system might be capable of supporting a thick atmosphere after all, according to new research.

Fortune

I tried an EMF blocking device to reduce my exposure to potentially dangerous radiation. Here's what happened

There's no conclusive evidence that low to mid-frequency radiation from your personal electronic devices is harmful to your health, but some experts disagree.

The Conversation

A push to cool Australian cities may inadvertently increase our skin cancer risk, unless we act

Picture this: you’re working from home and it’s sweltering outside. You venture out for a coffee and move between patches of shade as you go. Good thing you wore your sunglasses, because the glare of the new footpath almost blinds you. You order your coffee – make it iced –…

LiveScience

Scientists followed a mysterious signal — and found 2 black holes gorging on something like never before

While investigating a mysterious radiation signal unlike any seen before, astronomers may have uncovered a rare pair of binary supermassive black holes with a truly monstrous appetite.

The Independent UK

Nuclear bunker sales increase, despite expert warnings they won’t protect you

Global security leaders are warning nuclear threats are growing as weapons spending surged to $91.4 billion last year

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