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

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

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

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

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

The temporary belts, one of which still remains, were filled with high-energy electrons and protons and were found by a ...

This even distribution of hydrogen is thought to be key to developing scalable radiation shields for both spacecraft and the ...

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

Beyond Earth’s protective shield, astronauts receive a year’s worth of radiation in just one day. Longer missions, like a Mars trip, require additional radiation shielding. 3D-printed ...

Space travel poses numerous physiological challenges, including radiation exposure, bone density loss, and psychological stress for astronauts.