Mars astronauts could develop dementia on journey to Red Planet

The University of California found that exposure to highly energetic charged particles – much like those found in the galactic cosmic rays – can cause significant damage to the central nervous system, resulting in brain impairments, according to reports today.  This has big ramifications.. it could prevent us from going to Mars. But.  Maybe we … Read moreMars astronauts could develop dementia on journey to Red Planet