High-energy particles called galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) bombard unprotected objects in space, often causing damage. Earth, however, is protected by its magnetic field, which creates a protective ...
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Study finds a low-radiation cavity between Earth and the moon
A research paper published on March 25, 2026, in the journal Science Advances identifies a previously unrecognized zone of reduced galactic cosmic ray exposure in the space between Earth and the Moon.
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Study suggests Earth’s magnetic field could cut moon-base cosmic rays by up to 20%
Three years of radiation data collected on the far side of the moon show that Earth’s magnetic field still reaches the lunar ...
A major defense against everything space throws at us, Earth’s magnetic field may even protect the moon from damaging ...
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