2 papers
physics.space-ph2024
Effective dose equivalent estimation for humans on Mars
Miguel Ralha, Pedro Teles, Nuno Santos +3
Exposure to cosmic radiation is a major concern in space exploration. On the Martian surface, a complex radiation field is present, formed by a constant influx of galactic cosmic r…
astro-ph.EP2024
How habitable are M-dwarf Exoplanets? Modeling surface conditions and exploring the role of melanins in the survival of Aspergillus niger spores under exoplanet-like radiation
Afonso Mota, Stella Koch, Daniel Matthiae +2
Exoplanet habitability remains a challenging field due to the large distances separating Earth from other stars. Using insights from biology and astrophysics, we studied the habita…