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Astronauts can face 'nearly lethal doses' of solar radiation — so why launch Artemis II during the sun's peak of activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.

NASA's Artemis II flight around the moon will expose astronauts to space weather. Space scientist Patricia Reiff tells Live Science how solar flares and radiation will impact the lunar mission.

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What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?

Here's what's on the experiment roster for the Artemis 2 moon mission.

Space

Securing Iran's highly-enriched uranium stockpiles could prove risky, experts say

Experts, analysts and former US government officials say Washington's alleged plans to deploy ground units to Iran to retrieve uranium stockpiles could expose personnel to potential attacks, radiation and chemical risks.

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Could a solar storm derail the Artemis II mission?

Every mission to deep space is fraught with danger. A hardware failure during launch, an equipment malfunction far from Earth, or a small space rock hitting the vehicle are all scenarios astronauts will train for.

The Conversation

The high risks involved in seizing Iran’s hidden uranium stockpile

Trump is reportedly mulling sending in ground troops. Here’s what could happen

The Independent UK

What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?

"If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."

Space

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

A massive X1.4 solar flare won't endanger NASA's four Artemis 2 astronauts on their way to the moon.

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Could bad space weather endanger the Artemis 2 moon astronauts?

Space weather experts have been working overtime to hone their forecasts ahead of the Artemis 2 launch, which will send four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth.

Space

Iran says nuclear facilities hit by strikes after Israel warns attacks 'will escalate'

Israel struck several nuclear sites in Iran on Friday, hitting uranium and heavy water facilities with no reported radiation leak, as both sides trade fresh threats amid reports of Washington-Tehran talks.

Euronews

From ‘Project Hail Mary’ to Artemis II, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous

The central premise of the blockbuster film “Project Hail Mary” is a long-shot mission with a familiar goal: Save humanity from extinction. While the details of the threat facing humanity are new to this story, moviegoers are used to bingeing on popcorn while watching a heroic quest to save the…

The Conversation

5,500 feet deep Norwegian Sea nuclear-submarine leaking radiation: Scientists aren’t panicking

A Cold War-era nuclear submarine located almost 5,500 feet underwater might seem like the start of an environmental catastrophe. The fact that there is radioactive waste seeping from its wreckage only adds to this belief. However, scientists who are currently observing this area are surprisingly calm and composed. This is…

The Times of India

Chinese lander reveals giant 'cavity' of radiation between Earth and the moon — and it could change how lunar exploration is done

A new study using data from China's Chang'e-4 moon lander found an area of reduced radiation from cosmic rays near the moon. The findings could be used to improve the safety of lunar explorations.

LiveScience

Who Created God? The Question That Breaks Logic

There is one question that doesn’t just challenge beliefs it stops your mind completely. If God created everything… then who created God?” At first, it sounds simple. Almost logical. But the moment you think deeper, something unusual happens. Your thoughts slow down. Answers disappear. Because this question doesn’t just question…

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Webb Telescope Discovers Super-Earth With 'Impossible' Atmosphere and Lava Oceans, Defying Science

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified a new class of exoplanet, L 98-59 d, which features a permanent magma ocean and a sulphur-rich atmosphere. Despite extreme radiation, this super-Earth maintains a thick envelope of hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide. Scientists believe the planet's molten interior constantly replenishes its atmosphere,…

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The Independent UK

How notorious billionaire Leona Helmsley’s foundation is saving lives in rural America

A charity trust tied to the late hotel owner Leona Helmsley is expanding rural health care and changing cancer treatment for patients

The Times of India

US, Israel strike Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility again; no radiation leak reported

The United States and Israel conducted fresh strikes on Iran's Natanz uranium-enrichment facility, escalating ongoing hostilities. Iranian officials confirmed the attack, stating there were no immediate radioactive leaks, while vowing to rebuild the infrastructure. The IAEA previously warned of potential radiological release risks from such strikes.

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Scientists Identified 7 US States Most Likely to Survive Nuclear Fallout—Is Yours One of Them?

With conflict in the Middle East taking over headlines, nuclear war is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Most people hope nothing like that...

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'Data is so ubiquitous nowadays, but we’re not necessarily coming up with new ways to protect it': Researchers develop ‘negative light’ signals that hide transmissions in plain sight

Scientists demonstrate a communications method that hides data in natural heat radiation, making transmissions invisible to snoopers.

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Hubble and NASA space telescopes track 'game-changing' gamma-ray burst back to neutron star collision in 'forbidden' region of the universe

Astronomers have tracked a powerful blast of radiation back to its source, finding a neutron star collision within colliding galaxies.

LiveScience

Scientists use 'negative light' to send secret messages hidden inside heat

Using a phenomenon called "negative light," scientists invisibly transferred data disguised as background thermal radiation.

International Business Times UK

NASA Assures Surviving Parts of Spacecraft Crashing to Earth Pose 'Low Risk' of Hitting People

NASA's Van Allen Probe A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 March, with the agency putting the odds of debris harming anyone at roughly 1 in 4,200.

The Conversation

Nasa plans to have a permanent base on the Moon by 2030 – how it can be done

A US Senate committee has directed Nasa to begin work on a Moon base “as soon as is practicable”. Under legislation advanced by the Senate lawmakers, the outpost would serve as a science laboratory and proving ground, where astronauts would develop the capabilities to live and work beyond Earth’s orbit.

The Independent UK

Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use

Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use

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10 Critical Assets for the First 72 Hours of Nuclear Fallout

When the world flips upside down in a flash of blinding light, the first 72 hours define survival. Fallout doesn’t wait, and neither can anyone hoping to stay safe. Knowing exactly what to have on hand transforms chaos into order and panic into action. This isn’t about dramatics; it’s about…

LiveScience

1,300-pound spacecraft will crash to Earth today following intense solar activity, NASA warns

NASA's Van Allen Probe A is falling to Earth much sooner than expected, though the spacecraft's reentry poses a low risk to humans.

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