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Global warming unpaused, how space affects the brain and more reader feedback

By Science News Staff

- More than 2 years ago

Space travel vs. the brain

Getting to Mars may leave a mark on astronauts’ minds. In “Trip to Mars could damage brain cells” (SN: 5/30/15, p. 11), Laura Sanders explained that high-energy particles smash into nerve cells and leave laboratory mice with memory deficits.