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Our Life Began On Earth Due To A Young Sun's 'Super-Flares'

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:40 AM EDT

When the sun's super-flares hit the cold earth's atmosphere four billion years ago, it gradually became more hospitable to life.

Cosmic Rays May Damage The Brains Of Astronauts, Suggests A New Study On Mice

By Kamal Nayan - May 02, 2015 03:50 AM EDT

Cosmic rays might damage the brains of astronauts, says a new study. The study looked into the effects of high-energy radiation on mouse neurons and concluded that mice when exposed to radiation similar to what is found in space start degrading brain cells and perform worse in cognitive tests.

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