Radiation

A look inside the Office of Radiation Protection at the Department of Health — Radiation is all around us. This form of energy appears more in some places than others. It causes a disproportionate impact on populations based on where they are. Certain communities (based on race, ethnicity, gender, etc.) may be more at risk due to radiation exposure. This year, we will share…

Introduction The cataclysmic scenario of a nuclear apocalypse has captivated the collective imagination for decades. The eerie allure of this end-of-days narrative has pervaded our pop culture, coloring the landscapes of countless books, films, and TV series. But how does this portrayal square with scientific reality? This contrast between fiction…

A microwave oven works by generating microwaves, which are a form of electromagnetic radiation. These microwaves are emitted by a magnetron, a device that converts electrical energy into high-frequency microwave radiation. Inside the microwave oven, there is a metal cavity that reflects the microwaves and distributes them evenly. …

The best way to assure history will repeat is to make sure no one can learn from it. — Picture this: a surreal scene straight out of a dark comedy. The Red Army, armed with bulldozers and tanks, digs trenches and sets up shop in the infamous Red Forest near the Chernobyl nuclear site. Yes, you read that right. The very same place where trees turned red, frogs mutated…

In today’s hyper-connected world, we rely heavily on technology for communication, convenience, and entertainment. From smartphones and Wi-Fi to smart homes and wearable devices, our lives are increasingly immersed in electromagnetic fields (EMFs). While these technological advancements have undoubtedly enhanced our lives, there are growing concerns about the potential health…

The dangers of hype fueled by partial truths — What is radium? Radium is a heavy chemical element with an atomic number of 88. It has 33 known isotopes, and all of them are radioactive. Sounds dangerous, doesn’t it? When we say an isotope is radioactive, it means it is in an unstable state and will spontaneously emit radiation to stabilize itself. …

Here are the key facts of this story, as agreed upon by ¹New York Times, ²The Japan Times, ³Express.co.uk, ⁴Sputnik International, ⁵ITN and ⁶Associated Press. The Biden administration is setting up a network of atomic sensors across Ukraine that can detect potential bursts of radiation from a nuclear weapon or…

Cancer has disappeared, at least for now… — I was diagnosed with a metastatic brain tumor in April of 2020. I also had lung and liver cancer. I went through brain surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. I have outstanding medical bills now because, well, that’s the way it works. …

Consequences of being exposed to significant amounts of radiation — You’ve managed to get yourself exposed to 5 Sieverts of radiation. But hey, no need to worry, right? Radiation is just harmless energy waves, right? Right? Let’s take a look at what happens next. Spoiler alert: it’s not pretty. Hour 1: At this point, you may be feeling pretty invincible, but the…