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Scientists hope radiotherapy breakthroughs will transform cancer treatment

Researchers have been working to improve a treatment called proton beam radiotherapy.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Futuristic Geoengineering Projects To Solve Climate Change Could Have Drastic Side Effects

Geoengineering, theoretically, aims to restore balance, but changes that help one region could harm another.

Inverse · Aug 26, 2023

Fukushima residents react cautiously after start of treated water release from wrecked nuclear plant

Fish auction prices at a port south of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have dropped amid uncertainty about how consumers may respond a day after treated and diluted radioactive wastewater began to be released into the sea

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Neptune's clouds have vanished, and the sun may be to blame (video)

Thanks to the sun's 11-year-long cycle, Neptune might be systematically purged of its clouds.

Space · Aug 17, 2023

Neptune's Clouds Just Disappeared — and Astronomers Think They Know Why

Decades of telescope data from the Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories reveals that solar radiation triggers Neptune’s clouds.

Inverse · Aug 17, 2023

Scientists say prolonged low-dose radiation exposure more harmful than previously thought

Scientists found that people exposed to radiation through work may have a higher cancer risk than previously thought

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Study calls into question ‘safe’ levels of radiation exposure

Scientists found that people exposed to radiation through work may have a higher cancer risk than previously thought.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Can sunscreen cause cancer? Here’s what the experts say

Sunscreen plays a crucial role in protecting our skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is a known risk factor for skin cancer, including squamous cell cancer and melanoma. It's important to note that there is substantial evidence supporting the effectiveness of sunscreen in preventing these types…

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023

Is it ever safe to sunbathe?

So, you want a summer tan the natural way, but skin cancer is a major fear. Imy Brighty-Potts reports.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Harsh realities of space mean Chandrayaan 3 is a partial success to start

ISRO's Chandrayaan 3 mission launched on July 21 to slingshot to the moon and decelerate before descending. Given the harsh conditions of space, the mission has been designed with advanced engineering techniques, including radiation-hardened electronics, to protect the spacecraft from the solar wind, outgassing, radiation, and other issues.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023