Space Storms to Pose Greater Risk to Flyers and Astronauts

Space Storms to Pose Greater Risk to Flyers and Astronauts - ScienceNOW: "If you thought the outlook for Earth's climate looked bleak, don't look up. A new study suggests that space weather—the hail of energetic particles above our atmosphere—is set to worsen in coming decades. The grim forecast suggests that astronauts and frequent flyers will face greater radiation hazards and could rule out a crewed mission to Mars before 2050."