Hydrogels could be ideal radiation protection for astronauts
It's a key problem that will need to be addressed if humans are to attempt deep-space, long-duration missions. Not only is radiation exposure a dangerous health risk to humans, but it also poses a ...
A brief history of missing US nuclear weapons
Only one (or possibly two) of the missing bombs was fully assembled at the time it was lost. The total number of confirmed ...
From radiation to water pollution to cities, humans are now a driver of evolution in the ‘natural’ world – podcast
In this episode of Weekly podcast, we speak to three experts who study different ways that people are affecting how plants and animals evolve – and how humanity has become the single biggest driver of ...
Annual tree and perennial seedling sale is now under way
It’s not too early to think about spring planting. The Niagara County Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual tree and perennial seedling sale until Feb. 28. The sale is an ...
Gamma rays create Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World, but how do they work in the real world?
Brave New World is about to hit cinemas, bringing with it the gamma-ray-powered Red Hulk. Here's what you need to know about ...