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The Fukushima towns frozen in time: nature has thrived since the nuclear disaster but what happens if humans return?

Fifteen years after a tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear accident, only bears, raccoons and boar are seen on the streets. But the authorities and some locals want people to move back

The Guardian - UK

Ads for sunbed firms banned for misleading and irresponsible safety claims

Long-standing advice from the NHS and Cancer Research UK says there is no safe or healthy way to get a tan using UV radiation.

Evening Standard

How to make a super-Earth: The universe's most common planets are whittled down by stellar radiation

The origin of super-Earths and sub-Neptunes has been revealed in a system of four young planets that are dramatically losing their thick atmospheres.

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Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23 years, triggering Northern Lights as far as Southern California

Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and large parts of Europe. The storm broke a record that had stood for more than two decades.

LiveScience

Earth was just hit by the strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years — here's what it means

Earth just experienced a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the most intense since 2003 — powerful for satellites and astronauts, but harmless on the ground.

Space

Strongest Radiation Storm in 20 Years Batters Earth — Where Will The Northern Lights Be Visible?

Strongest solar radiation storm in 20 years batters Earth, creating spectacular auroras across North America. Here's where to see the northern lights.

International Business Times UK

Largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years could trigger auroras on Earth

A solar radiation storm this large has not been seen since October 2003

The Independent UK

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It Ends With Us' Colleen Hoover is cancer-free

Colleen Hoover has revealed she is officially cancer-free - almost two weeks after sharing her cancer diagnosis.

BANG Premier

How cold is space? Physics behind the temperature of the universe

Space is filled with a variety of objects, some blisteringly hot, some tremendously cold, but areas with little to nothing at all never drop to absolute zero thanks to a fossil relic left over from its earliest moments.

Space

Is Barry Manilow Dying? Legend Posts Smiling Selfie From Hospital Bed After Cancer Op

Barry Manilow shares an encouraging update from his hospital bed after undergoing surgery to remove an early-stage cancerous spot from his left lung, reassuring fans that no chemotherapy or radiation is needed.

International Business Times UK

Space weather a growing risk for air traffic

Space weather is increasingly impacting aircraft electronics, and that means the recent grounding of dozens of flights may not be a one-off, researchers warn.

AAP

$‘I would never think to bring my heavy cup on a trip like that…’: Connecticut flight attendant suffers fractured foot after customer mistake on plane$

‘I would never think to bring my heavy cup on a trip like that…’: Connecticut flight attendant suffers fractured foot after customer mistake on plane

You might assume a flight attendant’s biggest risk of injury comes from turbulence or, in worst-case scenarios, something going wrong with the aircraft itself.In reality, many on-the-job injuries come from passengers and the items they bring onboard. Unruly behavior is one part of it, and exposure to things like radiation…

The Mary Sue

Scientists are getting our robotic explorers ready to help send humans to Mars

"It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said. "It is an 'and' — it's robotic and human exploration and how we do these best together."

Space

Ohio mom claims 19-year-old daughter died after radiation exposure from nuclear plant: lawsuit

The nuclear plant had closed in 2001, but the company currently in charge of the plant has plans to create new jobs there, according to a report

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The Conversation

New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm

As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet. Not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a testament to centuries-old physics and cutting-edge materials…

LiveScience

Science history: Marie Curie discovers a strange radioactive substance that would eventually kill her — Dec. 26, 1898

Scientists in Paris discovered two new substances with incredible radioactivity. It earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics but would ultimately kill one of them.

Space

Before trips to Mars, we need better protection from cosmic rays

Outside Earth's protection, space travellers will be routinely exposed.

Space

How 2025 became the year of comet: The rise of interstellar 3I/ATLAS, an icy Lemmon and a cosmic SWAN

Highlights from a cometary trio that captured our imaginations.

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International Business Times UK

Barry Manilow to Undergo Surgery for Cancerous Lung Spot: 'No Chemo, No Radiation'

Barry Manilow, 82, announced he will undergo surgery for a cancerous lung spot detected early, avoiding chemotherapy and radiation, and has rescheduled his January tour dates. The entertainer remains optimistic about returning to performance.

The Independent UK

What is the mysterious ‘radiation’ fog blanketing California – and is it dangerous?

The fog pattern is a common one in California’s Central Valley and does not pose any extra risk to human health, researchers say

LiveScience

Mysterious, irradiated 'scar' in our galaxy points to 2 stars that almost hit the sun

Astronomers traced a mysterious 'scar' of ionized gas around the solar system to two stars that had a close flyby with our sun millions of years ago.

LiveScience

Snakes' mind-bending 'heat vision' inspires scientists to build a 4K imaging system that could one day fit into your smartphone

The human eye can only detect wavelengths in the visible light range, but a new imaging system will let us "see" infrared radiation using smartphones.

Medical Daily

Dermatologists Reveal Skin Aging Causes in Hot Climates and Harsh UV Exposure Effects

Dermatologists explain why skin ages faster in hot climates, focusing on skin aging causes, UV exposure effects, and proven ways to slow damage.

Space

Data centers in space: Will 2027 really be the year AI goes to orbit?

Assuming Google does manage to launch a prototype in 2027, will it simply be a high-stakes technical experiment – or the dawning of a new era?

International Business Times UK

Harvard's Avi Loeb Suggests 3I/ATLAS Anti-Tail Must 'Contain Something Else'

Harvard's Avi Loeb argues the 3I/ATLAS anti-tail defies solar physics, suggesting the interstellar visitor is not a comet but a technological craft. Read the shocking evidence.

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