The ground beneath Sydney emits radiation. But it’s nothing to worry about

A new map offers a new perspective on the city, revealing the steady, ever-present natural radiation emerging from the ground ...
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Why Some Plants Thrive in Radioactive Zones

Think about a garden where flowers bloom beside nuclear reactors. It sounds impossible, yet it's happening right now. Since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, scientists have watched in amazement as ...
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Environmental Medicine: Integrating a Missing Element into Medical Education

Everyone is exposed to ionizing radiation. Approximately 82% of this exposure is natural background from cosmic and terrestrial sources, and 18% is due to man-made sources. Public exposure to ionizing ...

Did you know: Bananas are radioactive — but don’t worry, they won’t turn you into the Hulk!

Did You Know: An unusual yet scientifically accurate fact about one of the world’s most beloved fruits is drawing curiosity: ...