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 how long it can last remain a mystery.
Andy Tomaswick is a Freelance Writer at various outlets including Inverse, Tech Xplore, and Universe Today. He covers a diverse range of topics within the realms of science, natural sciences, and aerospace, focusing on themes such as astronomy, physics, NASA, and space travel. His work has been featured in prominent publications like ScienceAlert, Live Science, and Phys.org.