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France gets 5,000-ton nuclear reactor parts to power world’s largest fusion plant
South Korea delivers four ITER vacuum vessel sectors to France, boosting plasma stability and radiation shielding for fusion energy research.
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New water bear species can endure radiation levels 1,000 times higher than humans
By studying the unique ways tardigrades protect themselves from radiation, scientists may be able to develop new materials and technologies to shield astronauts from the harmful effects of space ...
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STP is ready in case of radiation accident, officials say
Pilson-Macias outlined safety measures for minimizing radiation exposure, emphasizing the principles of time, distance and shielding ... “If we can keep those things in that ‘always’ space, we know we ...
NASA is stacking the Artemis II rocket, implying a simple heat shield fix
The readiness of the Orion crew capsule, where the four Artemis II astronauts will live during their voyage around the Moon, ...
Living in space won't do permanent harm to astronauts' thinking skills
While their bodies and brains are affected by radiation, altered gravity and more, a study of 25 astronauts found no evidence ...
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U of I researchers create onesie to decrease infant radiation exposure
University of Illinois researchers are working to develop a special suit to protect NICU infants from radiation. The ...