Wednesday, April 10, 2013

ScienceDaily: Astronomy News

ScienceDaily: Astronomy News


Exposure to space radiation reduces ability of intestinal cells to destroy oncoprotein

Posted: 09 Apr 2013 11:48 AM PDT

With so much recent interest in space travel, many have asked, is it safe? Two studies funded by NASA help explain why space radiation may increase the risk of colorectal cancer in humans.

Retired star found with planets and debris disc

Posted: 09 Apr 2013 06:12 AM PDT

The European Space Agency's Herschel space observatory has provided the first images of a dust belt -- produced by colliding comets or asteroids -- orbiting a subgiant star known to host a planetary system.

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