Those tiny colorful dinosaur toys that grow bigger underwater might hold the key to protecting astronauts as they journey through space.

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

A research team at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed technology to evaluate radiation ...

These high-energy particles in space make up what are known as the Van Allen ... Explorer 1. They designed sensors to study cosmic radiation, which is caused by high-energy particles originating from ...

Two bands of radiation called the Van Allen belts encircle Earth. After a May 2024 solar superstorm, two more showed up between those belts.

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

Research team led by Dr. Seo at KERI develops radiation resistance evaluation technology for SiC power semiconductors.

The Radiation Hardened Electronics Market is expanding with demand for durable components in aerospace, defense, and nuclear applications, driven by advancements in radiation-resistant ...

It's a key problem that will need to be addressed if humans are to attempt deep-space, long-duration missions. Not only is radiation exposure a dangerous health risk to humans, but it also poses a ...

The discovery of these high-radiation regions is not only an interesting story about the early days of the space race; it also serves as a reminder that many scientific discoveries have come about ...