The cachalot is a giant cetacean seen vary rarely, for they often dive to deep depths. They're also known as sperm whales after their spermaceti, a waxy substance in the whale's head cavity, which is considered valuable.
(ËkÉzmÉªk) adj. 1. (Astronomy) of or relating to the whole universe: cosmic laws. 2. (Astronomy) occurring or originating in outer space, esp as opposed to the vicinity of the earth, the solar system, or the local galaxy: cosmic rays. 3. immeasurably extended in space or time; vast.
Cosmic rays are one form of space radiation. The damage they do to our bodies is different to any other form we know. Scientist Helen Czerski travelled to NASAâs Space Radiation Laboratory to see how this might limit humansâ time in space.