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Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen?
Season 5
Episode 39
How do astronauts survive the deadly radiation of deep space? NASA is still figuring out how to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation -- like plastic shielding and magnetic deflectors.
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Learn how we’re using fertilizer to keep dangerous blazes at bay.
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