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The Royal Society: Questions That Shape Our Future

The Royal Society: Questions That Shape Our Future

Why spaceship glass is very special | The Royal Society #space #science #physics #chemistry

The Royal Society: Questions That Shape Our Future · Nov 12, 2026 · 9:37

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In deep space astronauts are predicted to experience 50-60 times the radiation they do on Planet Earth. Scientists, like Dr Katrina Skerratt-Love at the University of Liverpool, are now studying how to make glass for windows and portholes that can withstand this radiation, while remaining crystal clear - whether for spaceships, space stations, or potential living environments on Mars!Uploaded 20-05-26#space #mars #astronomy #physics #chemistry #science Dr Katrina Skerratt-Love is a Royal Society Career Development Fellow. Find out more about the Fellowship here: https://royalsociety.org/grants/career-development-fellowship/About the Royal Society The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.https://royalsociety.org/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting science videos and live events. https://www.youtube.com/royalsocietyFind us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/royalsociety.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalsociety/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalsociety/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-royal-societyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royalsocietyscience
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