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Strange, high-energy cosmic rays: Did something outside our galaxy send them here?
Scientists reveal that ultraenergetic cosmic rays come from extragalactic sources, revolutionizing the understanding of the ...
‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon
A type of bacteria dubbed “Conan the Bacterium” can withstand radiation thousands of times stronger than what can kill a ...
How fungus in the Chernobyl exclusion zone can absorb deadly radiation
A reactor at the nuclear plant melted down in 1986, releasing smoke and causing thousands of deaths from radiation.
The surprising reason ‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human
A type of bacteria dubbed “Conan the Bacterium” can withstand radiation thousands of times stronger than what can kill a ...
Astronaut-on-a-chip: Multi-organ tissue chips simulate space radiation's impact on human health
As astronauts venture further into space, their exposure to harmful radiation rises. Researchers from Columbia University are ...
Meet “Conan the Bacterium,” the Microbe That Laughs in the Face of Deadly Radiation
Deinococcus radiodurans, also known as "Conan the Bacterium," is one of nature’s toughest life forms, capable of surviving ...
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Cosmic Rays
A new study highlights how cosmic radiation is destroying signs of ancient life on Mars. Organic materials like lipids degrade quickly under radiation, especially in salt-rich environments.
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'Conan the Bacterium' can endure extreme radiation
Explore how 'Conan' the bacterium resists extreme radiation, paving the way for breakthroughs in healthcare and space ...
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‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon
The findings could be used to protect astronauts from high doses of cosmic radiation on future deep-space missions across our solar system, according to the study authors. “We’ve long known ...