Neil Ashby

James Welsh, a radiation oncologist and author, discusses the biological impacts of space radiation on astronauts, revealing surprising resilience in human bodies compared to sensitive spacecraft electronics. He stresses that electronic failure may limit space missions more than health issues. Physicists Biju Patla and Neil Ashby present their innovative approach to establishing a lunar time system using atomic clocks, aiming to facilitate navigation and coordination on the Moon, with aspirations for a similar system on Mars.

John Timmer, a researcher on lunar time synchronization, joins Neil Ashby and Bijunath R. Patla to tackle the complexities of syncing Earth and Moon clocks, shedding light on unique gravitational challenges. Jim Lynch discusses innovative nanoparticles aimed at alleviating tick-borne red meat allergies by retraining the immune system. Lastly, the fascinating cultural behaviors of white-browed sparrow weavers in the Kalahari reveal how animals pass down nest-building techniques, showcasing a remarkable link between creativity and culture in nature.