Contributions of Women to Radiation Science
Aside from Marie Curie, many other women pursued a career in science and contributed to our modern understanding of radiation. Let’s take a look at their profiles.
Achieving ALARA: Environmental Monitoring for Radiation Protection
Measuring external radiation fields ensures that radiation levels are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) in the community, especially in areas where radioactivity from industrial activities makes an impact.
Measuring Ionising Radiation Exposure in 3 Ways
To measure radiation activity or the amount of radiation coming out of a source, Australians use the unit Becquerel (Bq) from the international system (SI) of units or the metric system.
An Intro to Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation
Alpha particles’ massive size means they have very low penetration power. A piece of paper or the outside layer of the human skin can completely stop them.
Submit, Review and Share: Reporting Radiation Incidents for Safety
A radiation incident is an unexpected event that could result in radiation exposure outside the intended range. It can result from human error, labelling issues or equipment failure, to name a few.
Five Sources of Radiation You Didn’t Know
Bananas are tasty sources not only of potassium but radiation too! 2.5 bananas is equal to one airport security scan and 50 bananas is equal to 1 dental X-ray.
Exploring Nuclear Reactors for Research and Development
Compared to a power reactor which produces heat for electricity, a research reactor like HIFAR is solely a “neutron factory” for scientific research and the production of radioisotopes. These are essential in medical diagnosis and cancer therapy.
Is Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity a Real Concern?
Some people have reported that they experience headaches, body pain, lethargy and anxiety near Wi-Fi routers and other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
How Much Radiation is Safe for Humans?
At very low doses, radiation poses low risk to a person’s health. For short term, above 500 mSv is a dangerous amount but highly unlikely to be received in a short period of time.
How Waste Management Facilities Benefit from Real-Time Radiation Monitoring
IAEA says a monitoring programme is a “key element in verifying that a licensed radioactive waste disposal facility meets its specified performance and safety requirements.”