From 1895 to Present: How Radiology Transformed Medicine
Did you know that X-rays were discovered by accident? It all began with physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen on November 8, 1895.
Protecting The Community: How Do We Manage Radioactive Waste?
With the use of radiation in different industries like medicine and nuclear power, there should be a responsible waste management plan for the safety of the community and the environment.
Radiation Monitors: Reducing Health Risks in Modern Uranium Mining
Like other mining facilities, uranium mining companies take safety precautions. The Australian radiation safety regulations are among the most comprehensive in the world.
Working with the Invisible Radiation: 5 Radioactive Careers
All careers that work with and around radiation sources are very careful. There are regulations on dose limits and radiation workers strictly follow them.
What Does a Radiation Safety Officer Do?
The RSO’s job requires a detailed understanding of the science of radiation–its effect on the people exposed to it and how to secure these people from any possible danger.
Radiation in High Altitudes: Do Flight Attendants Need Radiation Monitors?
The higher you fly, the higher the level of radiation. That is why pilots and flight attendants are classified as radiation workers.
Cell Towers and the Rise of 5G Networks: Radiation in Telecommunications
5G requires a denser network to handle the traffic. That means more mobile base stations or cell sites. Does that mean more radiation, too?
Out of This World: The Mystery of Cosmic Radiation
When we talk about radiation, we usually think first of X-rays, medical treatments and nuclear power plants. But the most perplexing and most interesting might just be radiation from outer space.
Fuel of the Future? Nuclear Power and the Importance of Radiation Monitors
Nuclear power plants emit radioactive gases and liquids to the environment, and even in small amounts, these can have long-term effects. Because of this, there should be consistent monitoring in the area.
From Ground to Air: Five Things to Know About The Invisible Radon
Radon comes from the normal decay of uranium found in rocks, soil and water. From the ground it goes up into particles that a human can breathe.