In the midst of ongoing concerns about radiation exposure from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, scientists are reporting that a substance similar to resveratrol -- an antioxidant found in ...
The boom in the natural gas industry across the nation, made possible by recent advances in hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") methodology, has resulted in increased concern for public and ...
Many people enjoy eating bananas because they’re a tasty fruit that’s rich in nutrients. Bananas, like many common foods, do contain some natural radiation. But all of our sources say that eating, ...
A recent example of an investigation of the possible effects of natural background radiation upon the risk of childhood cancer is the UK Childhood Cancer Study (UKCCS), a large interview-based ...
Minerals, ores and other raw materials are mined and processed in many countries. Some may contain naturally occurring radioactive material, known as NORM. Physical and chemical processing can ...
Question: I've been reading about "dirty bombs" that spread radiation. They can kill by giving you radiation sickness. What exactly is this? Answer: Radiation sickness is an illness caused by too much ...
New findings demonstrate that there are small effects of radiation even at very low doses. New findings demonstrate that there are small effects of radiation even at very low doses. A small but ...