Coverage dated October 14, 2026

A trip to Mars could come at a heartbreaking cost

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When astronauts first travel to Mars or anywhere else in deep space, they will have to contend with two problems that our planet protects us from on its surface—radiation and weightlessness. Scientists already know both can have a profound impact on the human body, but the extent of that impact and …

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  1. Universe Today

    A Trip to Mars Could Break Your Heart - Literally (opens Universe Today)

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    When astronauts first travel to Mars, or anywhere else in deep space, they will have to contend with two problems that our planet itself protects us from on its surface - radiation and weightlessness. Scientists already know both can have a profound impact on the human body, but just how much of one…

  2. Phys

    A trip to Mars could come at a heartbreaking cost (opens Phys)

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    When astronauts first travel to Mars or anywhere else in deep space, they will have to contend with two problems that our planet protects us from on its surface—radiation and weightlessness. Scientists already know both can have a profound impact on the human body, but the extent of that impact and …

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