Supernovas less risky

From: Anders Sandberg (asa@nada.kth.se)
Date: Wed Jan 22 2003 - 05:57:38 MST


Some good news:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/01/030122072843.htm

Scientists at NASA and Kansas University have determined that the
supernova would need to be within 26 light years from Earth to
significantly damage the ozone layer and allow cancer-causing ultraviolet
radiation to saturate the Earth's surface.

*One* thing less to worry about.

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