For a few hours each lunar day, the radiation environment near the moon quietly shifts. Measurements now suggest that parts ...

High-energy particles called galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) bombard unprotected objects in space, often causing damage. Earth, ...

Barreling through the universe with incredible power and speed, galactic cosmic rays are a major source of radiation in space ...

Earth's magnetic field acts as a vital shield against radiation arriving from space, but it is not constant. A new ...

A new study using data from China's Chang'e-4 moon lander found an area of reduced radiation from cosmic rays near the moon.

Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown 'shadow' where radiation levels dip during specific hours on the lunar surface ...

Cosmic rays are one of the greatest challenges for space travel and pose a considerable risk to humans and materials. For the ...

Cosmic voids may seem like the emptiest places in the universe, stripped of matter, radiation, and even dark matter. But they’re far from nothing. Even in these vast empty regions, the fundamental ...

With the launch of Artemis II planned in a few weeks, NASA is ready to monitor the sun during the mission in order to protect ...

The investigation of cosmic rays and their potential connection with dark matter occupies a central role in contemporary astrophysics. Recent experimental and theoretical advances have refined our ...

The Martian radiation environment is characterised by a complex interplay between primary cosmic radiation and secondary particles generated through interactions with the thin Martian atmosphere and ...

From air pollution to microplastics to natural radiation, these are the environmental factors that contribute to cancer risk ...