Cosmic radiation -- a showstopper for space exploration? | Marco Durante | TEDxRheinMain

Marco Durante dedicated his research efforts to the biophysics of heavy ions and how they can keep astronauts happy and healthy in space.

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[sershepard]

That's my dad! :D He's fantastic, I love him so much. Go, dad! <3 

[cjvince]

I wonder why no one has done a 1:1 matchup between early space shielding versus what is really needed for survival? What these talks are covering was around back in pioneering times for space travel. Back in the 60s no one talked about radiation hurdles. Half a century later bad ol' radiation rears its head. This is main reason I see space travel to mooon or anywhere else as smoke and mirrors.

[davidkugel]

Marco has a good sense of humor. He does not seem to take himself too seriously.

[thelement]

Very very very impressive. One of the best if not the best ted x.

[ohmusicsweetmusic]

We call people who don't believe in the Moon Landings crazy conspiracy theorists yet keep giving them more and more evidence.

[quatermass]

I wonder what the mass would be for the equipment needed to generate a protective magnetic field around a spacecraft?

[HoldenCoffield]

So spacecrafts don't have to be metal, they can be a durable plastic with a separate motor, or modified motor to generate a magnetic field for the radiation. The same problem on Earth could be a solution in space. But then the craft would have to have a rotary piston or many stacked the lift it from the ground. But it doesn't have to be a ship. It can be a units lifted into space like a community complex, all plastic, no engines but a floating domicile outfitted for humans. It would be like a hamsters cage with tubes for add ons.

[youcanfoolmeonce]

NASA said they sent men on the moon six times without a problem! Now they say they have to solve the radiation problem BEFORE they send men to outer space. WTF! I think Marco is trying to say something...

[erikcompton]

So.. are the Fe ions going so fast that they cannot be deflected <better tech necessary> so option 2 is thickness. how about a kilometer of hull.. say glass. melted asteroid..

[olivermoro]

INTELLIGENTE E SIMPATICO BELLA COMBINAZIONE

[wholesome]

We gonna need to go full gundam in space

[sherlockeholmes]

the Pink Panther enters my mind. i don't know why

[MA-jxin]

Whom ever goes to Mars will end up dying

[freetrailerpoor]

In summary, they really don't know what is going to happen. So we need guinea pigs.

[georgegalamb]

Deep space radiation is one of the main reasons among other things why I always wear my home-made "tin foil hat". Made from 100-percent pure aluminum. So far, it keep working for me now for seven years without any major issues. Double the layer for double protection! Guaranteed! How can you go wrong?

[therealbassplayinben]

There are people with limited intellect that believe this presentation is proof that humans never landed on the moon.

[pencilmen]

Does anyone know what happens when your kiids get to the 'Hello Fresh' box before you?

[REKDZ]

And no one ever ask Elon Musk how does he intent to send a mission on Mars knowing Mars doesn't have electromagnetic shield and Mars atmosphere is too thin to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation. And not even talking about space vessels protection during the months long journey

[Pedro-hnnj]

Ha! We solved the problem of deep space radiation when humans went to the Moon in 1969 to 1972.... oh, wait...

[reispedro]

Hum... Everytime i watch this i think... Why they still think and believe man go to moon 50 years ago... Is ike saying i prefer older plains then new ones or compare to every other things really ... His speach is great and smart.. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟( 5 stars to him)