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submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by m3t00@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world

how the aliens survive spaceflight

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[–] lime@feddit.nu 38 points 2 days ago (2 children)

wait, are black people more radiation-resistant?

[–] Egonallanon@feddit.uk 117 points 2 days ago

In terms of UV radiation cuaisng things like sunburn and skin cancer in humans yes.

At the scale when gamma radiation is being thrown around at high levels no.

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Maybe slightly - but you are a fool if you test this.

[–] Grimy@lemmy.world 22 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Because I'm not black

[–] Poojabber@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

Also, because you are a fool. They are not mutually exclusive reasons.