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SpaceX Launches All-Civilian Crew For First Private Spacewalk

SpaceX launched its historic Polaris Dawn mission on Tuesday -- an audacious orbital expedition that will catapult civilians into a high-radiation region of space and see them attempt the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.

International Business Times

Infamous 'Wow! signal' that hinted at aliens may actually be an exceptionally rare cosmic event

The source of a supposed alien broadcast that made researchers go "Wow!" may instead have been the result of a remarkably rare cosmic event, a new study suggests.

LiveScience

Spacex Successfully Launches Polaris Dawn Mission With New Spacesuits

SpaceX's historic Polaris Dawn mission marks a new era of space exploration with private crew conducting first commercial spacewalk and radiation belt journey.

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Mushrooms foraged in Sweden could help research Chernobyl radioactive fallout

Sweden’s strong foraging culture could help determine how much radioactive fallout remains in the Scandinavian country, 38 years after the Chernobyl nuclear explosion

The Independent UK

Traffic noises may have this dangerous impact on the health of both men and women

Infertility is a major health concern these days. From the impact of gadgets and radiation to getting exposed to invisible contaminants, human beings are vulnerable to the hazardous impacts of these toxic elements. One in every seven couples is facing infertility issues globally. Among the several known risk factors of…

The Times of India

NASA clears Europa Clipper mission for Oct. 10 launch despite Jupiter radiation worries

NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on track for an October launch following tests confirming the spacecraft can handle the harsh conditions around Jupiter's intriguing moon.

Space

Mobile phones can cause brain cancer? This is what WHO study discovers

A lot is being discussed about the use of mobile phones and its impact on brain health. The level of concern extends to cancer and this has been a major concern among kids and adults.

The Times of India

No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

A review of more than 5000 studies for the World Health Organisation has sought a definitive answer on whether mobile phones are safe to use.

AAP

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, biggest study to date finds

Some 63 studies from 1994 to 2022 have been analysed by Australian researchers commissioned by the World Health Organization

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The Conversation

Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, according to a major review of 28 years of research

A systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure has shown mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer. The review was commissioned by the World Health Organization and is published today in the journal Environment International.

Space

Some black holes have a 'heartbeat' — and astronomers may finally know why

A tiny fraction of known black holes emit X-ray signals that resemble a human "heartbeat." Now, new research may finally explain the strange phenomenon.

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IAEA Chief In Ukraine To Address Safety At Nuclear Plant

IAEA head visits Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine amid safety concerns post-attacks. Ongoing threats and damage raise fears of potential nuclear...

Space

'A lot has changed': NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms

NOAA is researching how to update its Space Weather Scales and how it can better communicate its space weather forecasts with the public and government agencies.

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The Conversation

What is space made of? An astrophysics expert explains all the components – from radiation to dark matter – found in the vacuum of space

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

Solar geoengineering: the risks and distractions of trying to reflect sunlight to cool the Earth – podcast

One technique involves releasing particles of sulphur dioxide high up in the stratosphere. Another involves trying to brighten the clouds over the sea by spraying salt water off the back of ships. Both are potential methods of solar radiation modification (SRM), a type of solar geoengineering aimed at trying to…

Inverse

Scientists Discovered A Novel Way Mosquitoes Find Humans — And How To Prevent It

A new study from the University of California, Santa Barbara finds that mosquitoes track prey using infrared radiation in addition to carbon dioxide and scent.

Newslaundry

Resting rooms, CCTV, women leaders: How a Delhi hospital crafted a safe workplace for women

Two years ago, a Delhi nurse reported being sexually molested by an operation theatre technician during a surgery. The man groped her breasts as he helped her wear a LEAD apron, radiation safety clothing worn with assistance. An internal inquiry at the hospital exposed a pattern of similar abuse endured…

Space

'Fireflies' help NASA map radiation around Jupiter and its moons

The first ever 3D radiation map of Jupiter and its moons has been created using low-light cameras aboard the Juno Spacecraft that have been tweaked to operate as radiation detectors.

Space

How can we protect humans on Mars from dangerous solar storm radiation?

As space agencies and private companies look toward sending human crews to Mars, they'll have to find ways to mitigate the dangers posed by high-energy radiation from solar storms.

LiveScience

Some black holes have a 'heartbeat' — and astronomers may finally know why

A tiny fraction of known black holes emit X-ray signals that resemble a human "heartbeat." Now, new research may finally explain the strange phenomenon.

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