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Hydrogel Absorbs Cosmic Rays to Shield Astronauts in Space

Illustration of cosmic rays striking Earth's magnetic fieldESAHydrogel is commonly found in everyday items like contact lenses, burn dressings, and hair gel. In the future, it could also serve as a protective barrier against harmful cosmic radiation for astronauts on long-duration space missions.Radiation exposure is a significant risk in space travel. Beyond Earth's atmosphere,...