Would you risk your health to visit Mars?

A recent rat study hinted that cosmic radiation could pose health risks for future Mars explorers. Live Science asks its readers whether they'd take the journey anyway.

A crewed mission to Mars could be one of humanity's greatest achievements, but getting there may come with serious health risks. Beyond the challenges of surviving in space for months at a time, astronauts would face prolonged exposure to cosmic radiation ‪—‬ high-energy particles in space that can penetrate the human body and potentially damage vital organs.

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A new study suggested that cosmic radiation could pose a…