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Astronomers can face ‘almost lethal levels’ of solar radiation – so why launch Artemis II during peak solar activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.

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Image of the Artemis I Orion capsule flying around the moon in 2022.

Astronomy Artemis II is about to take a trip to a record-breaking flight orbiting the moon, giving NASA a rare opportunity to study how deep space affects the human body. After leaving Earth’s protective gravity, the four-person crew will be exposed to space weather – which includes intense bursts of radiation from the sun, known … Read more

Australia’s solar energy waste issue is growing every year

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Men in dark clothes stand on a terracotta-tiled roof pulling out solar panels.

The annual level of solar energy waste produced in Australia is expected to grow by 30,000 tonnes by 2030, according to predictions from the government department working to develop a national recycling plan. In January, a three-year, $24.7 million, three-year pilot aimed at creating a national plan to deal with solar waste was announced by … Read more

Europeans are rushing to buy solar heat pumps as energy bills soar

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UK to give households 'free power' instead of shutting down wind turbines

The case for green energy looks stronger than ever, as the war in Iran continues to highlight the widespread dangers of relying on fossil fuels. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, has risen more than 50 percent since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, hitting $116 (about 100.92 … Read more

A major solar flare is not threatened by the Artemis 2 lunar probe, NASA says

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gif animation showing an x-flare from the sun that looks blue thanks to the filter (left) and cme release (right)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A large solar flare from the sun does not pose a threat to the launch planned by NASA. The Work of Artemis 2 to the moon this week, the space agency said today. The X1.4 class explosion caused radio blackouts in parts of Asia and Australia when it erupted from the … Read more