Data collected from a once-defunct NASA satellite show that Earth grew two extra radiation belts following a supercharged ...

To shield astronauts from dangerous space radiation, researchers are developing 3D-printed hydrogels—materials that absorb ...

Did you know that Earth’s magnetic field plays a significant role in shaping global weather patterns? This invisible shield ...

Scientists have identified water as one of the most effective materials for blocking radiation. Water is dense and contains ...

A 42,000-year-old tree reveals Earth’s last magnetic pole flip, exposing the planet to deadly radiation. Scientists warn a ...

The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other ...

The creation of the belts, and others like it in the future, are a potential new danger to astronauts and satellites headed ...

New research suggests a novel solution: a material called "hydrogel" — the same technology used for the 'grow monster' toys — ...

Radioactive spike found in Pacific seabed samples. It could be from space radiation or changes in ocean currents 10 million ...

On May 10, 2024, the strongest solar storm in 20 years sparked auroras on Earth that were visible as far south as Florida. It also created two new bands of radiation around the planet, researchers ...

Hydrogel is something that most of us are familiar with from it being used in contact lenses, burn dressings, and hair gel.