Category: Radiation

The easy answer to this question is that yes the sun will absolutely charge any glow in the dark material very well. That being said, there is more to consider…

At the moment the light is diffracted by the electron into the microscope lens, the electron is thrust to the right. To be observed by the microscope, the gamma ray…

Aluminium foil can block a WiFi signal. The foil can be found in many building materials including but not limited to insulation backing in walls; some vapour barriers in walls,…

Used nuclear fuel can be recycled to make new fuel and byproducts. More than 90% of its potential energy still remains in the fuel, even after five years of operation…

You may experience a bitter or metallic taste in your mouth. Taste changes are different for everyone and vary according to treatment. There is no treatment for taste changes, but…

They concluded that ritualistic behavior in both humans and animals developed as a way to induce calm and manage stress caused by unpredictability and uncontrollability -- heightening our belief that…

The human eye can only see visible light, but light comes in many other "colors"—radio, infrared, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray—that are invisible to the naked eye. Are gamma rays visible?…

The CT scan is a painless, noninvasive procedure, and doctors generally consider it to be safe. However, it carries some possible risks. As a CT scan exposes a person to…

What can protect you from nuclear radiation? The heavier and denser the materials (thick walls, concrete, or bricks) between you and the fallout particles, the better. If possible, go inside…

Alpha radiation occurs when the nucleus of an atom becomes unstable (the ratio of neutrons to protons is too low) and alpha particles are emitted to restore balance. Alpha decay…