Cosmic radiation bbc news 2016

Here are a few articles from BBC News in 2016 related to cosmic radiation:

  1. "Cosmic radiation poses risk to astronauts' health" (March 2016)

This article reports on a study published in the journal Nature, which suggests that cosmic radiation poses a significant risk to the health of astronauts on long-duration space missions. The study found that exposure to cosmic radiation could increase the risk of cancer and other health problems for astronauts.

  1. "Cosmic radiation levels on the International Space Station" (June 2016)

This article discusses a study published in the journal Science, which measured the levels of cosmic radiation on the International Space Station. The study found that the levels of cosmic radiation on the ISS were higher than previously thought, and that astronauts on the station were exposed to a significant amount of radiation.

  1. "NASA's new spacesuit designed to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation" (July 2016)

This article reports on a new spacesuit designed by NASA to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation. The suit, called the "Z-2," is designed to provide better protection against radiation than previous spacesuits, and is intended for use on future deep space missions.

  1. "Cosmic radiation could affect Earth's climate" (September 2016)

This article discusses a study published in the journal Nature, which suggests that cosmic radiation could have a significant impact on Earth's climate. The study found that changes in cosmic radiation could affect the amount of cloud cover on Earth, which in turn could impact global temperatures.

  1. "Astronauts' DNA changed by cosmic radiation" (December 2016)

This article reports on a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, which found that astronauts' DNA is changed by exposure to cosmic radiation. The study found that exposure to cosmic radiation can cause changes to the DNA of astronauts, which could have long-term health implications.

I hope these articles are helpful!