A research paper published on March 25, 2026, in the journal Science Advances identifies a previously unrecognized zone of reduced galactic cosmic ray exposure in the space between Earth and the Moon.

Galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) are mostly absorbed by Earth's atmosphere before they can reach the surface. However, they pose a ...

For a few hours each lunar day, the radiation environment near the moon quietly shifts. Measurements now suggest that parts ...

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Three years of radiation data collected on the far side of the moon show that Earth’s magnetic field still reaches the lunar surface, cutting incoming galactic cosmic rays by as much as 20 percent ...

High-energy particles called galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) bombard unprotected objects in space, often causing damage. Earth, however, is protected by its magnetic field, which creates a protective ...

High energy cosmic rays are the most exotic things in the universe. A new way to observe them is to build a radio probe the size of Maryland and use the moon itself as the actual cosmic ray detector.

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