Resisting Radiation

In Star Wars and Star Trek movies, people travel between planets and galaxies with ease. But our future in space is far from assured. Issues of hyperdrive and wormholes aside, it doesn't seem possible that the human body could withstand extended exposure to the harsh radiation of outer space.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news62926090.html">Resisting Radiation</a></p> <p>In <i>Star Wars</i> and <i>Star Trek</i> movies, people travel between planets and galaxies with ease. But our future in space is far from assured. Issues of hyperdrive and wormholes aside, it doesn't seem possible that the human body could withstand extended exposure to the harsh radiation of outer space. </p>