Russian scientists are carrying out experiments to test the impact of cosmic radiation on astronauts, the RIA Novosti news agency reported Friday.
Monkeys are being used in the experiments, which are set to be vital as astronauts make longer journeys across the solar system.
While the Earth's magnetosphere protects astronauts who orbit the planet from cosmic radiation, as people begin to travel in open space, they will begin to find themselves bombarded with rays from the sun and other stars.
The monkeys will be given doses of the radiation so that scientists at Moscow State University, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, the Biomedical Institute and the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (RAMS) can assess its impact.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
