radiation

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Although it was only detected in two places and at levels "not considered sufficient to pose a significant radiation hazard", the report said further investigation "would be warranted" if the use of the land changed.

From BBC

The weak atmosphere and magnetic field also allow carcinogenic cosmic radiation to pelt Mars’s surface: One day spent outdoors there equals about two years of radiation exposure on Earth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Building a moonbase is no small task either—from dealing with radiation from the sun to wild swings in temperatures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Young stars emit intense radiation that can strip away gases from nearby developing planets, leaving behind solid, rocky worlds.

From Science Daily

As the hot core becomes exposed, it emits intense radiation that energizes the surrounding gas, producing the glowing shells seen in planetary nebulae such as the Helix, Stingray, and Butterfly nebulae.

From Science Daily