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Under extreme, rare circumstances, taking a plane trip could expose you to harmful levels of cosmic radiation given off by violent space weather.

Passenger Jets May Get Blasted by Dangerous Radiation, Scientists Warn

By Dan Robitzski

"Exposure to a high background radiation displays clear beneficial health effects in humans," according to a team of Israeli researchers.

Scientists Claim That Actually, Radiation Is Good For You

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists have a bizarre idea for protecting astronauts from cosmic rays: Shield them with the radiation-absorbing fungus near Chernobyl.

Fungus Growing at Chernobyl Could Protect Astronauts From Cosmic Rays

By Dan Robitzski

It turns out that a thin coating of powdered rust could serve as a killer, lightweight shield against deadly cosmic radiation.

It Turns Out Rust Is… a Great Shield for Deadly Space Radiation

By Dan Robitzski

NASA is about to test a prototype cosmic radiation-blocking vest by strapping it to a dummy and sending ti around the Moon.

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NASA Is Sending Dummies Around the Moon to Test Cosmic Radiation

By Dan Robitzski

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Mars Astronauts Will Face a Frighteningly High Risk of Cancer