Bill Nye and Astro Mike on Space Radiation and Electromagnetic Shields
Is there any reason why a magnetic field couldn t be used on a spacecraft to protect astronauts from radiation In this Cosmic Queries Behind the Scenes video, guest host Bill Nye the Science Guy and Astro Mike Massimino discuss the enormous amount of energy required to generate a magnetic field of that much power with comic cohost Eugene Mirman. They also review other, more practical methods of shielding spacecraft from radiation. Support us on Patreon: Subscribe to StarTalk: Follow StarTalk: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic cohosts, guest celebrities scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up , StarTalk, BillNye
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