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1958, the US secretly detonated 3 nuclear devices 100–500 km above the South Atlantic; they created artificial auroras and radiation belts that lasted weeks

In a clandestine effort, Operation Argus conducted nuclear tests in the stratosphere over the South Atlantic Ocean. These detonations resulted in spectacular artificial auroras and fleeting radiation belts around our planet. The mission’s intent was to shield against Soviet missile threats and radar detection systems. Yet, the swift vanishing of…

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In 1984, Texas A&M researchers developed Rio Red grapefruit using radiation-induced mutations. 42 years later, it accounts for around 75% of all grapefruits produced in Texas, becoming the state’s dominant variety

The Economic Times

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

New research indicates flight attendants and pilots face elevated cancer death risks. These aircrews experience higher odds of dying from radiation-linked cancers. The study analyzed over twelve million death certificates for occupational cancer links. Flight attendants showed a fifty percent higher risk, and pilots thirty-six percent. This evidence supports occupational…

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Flight attendants and pilots have the highest risk of dying from certain cancers, study finds

The newly published study evaluated national records drawn from over 12 million death certificates that included detailed occupational data

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In 1919, German crews sank 52 warships at Scotland's Scapa Flow; decades later their pre-nuclear steel became valuable for radiation-sensitive equipment

Following their scuttling in 1919, fifty-two German warships found their final resting place in Scapa Flow. Remarkably, the steel salvaged from these wrecks has been pivotal in numerous modern scientific innovations. This unique pre-nuclear steel has been instrumental in constructing sensitive radiation detectors that safeguard medical imaging and deep-space probes…

The Times of India

In 1919, German sailors secretly sank 52 warships at Scapa Flow; the wrecks later became valuable for an unexpected reason

When the First World War finally ended, Germany’s powerful High Seas Fleet was not allowed to sail home. Instead, dozens of warships were sent to Scapa Flow in Scotland, where they remained under uneasy Allied supervision while the terms of peace were being decided. Then, on 21 June 1919, the…

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The occupation that faces the highest risk of death from radiation cancer revealed

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Flight crews face greater cancer risk from radiation than nuclear scientists, study shows

Scientists call for occupational radiation protections for all aircrew members

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In 1919, German crews sank their own fleet at Scapa Flow. 100 years later, its steel became prized by industry for being radioactive-free

In 1919, German crews deliberately sank much of their surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow rather than allow the ships to be divided among the Allied powers. Most of the 52 vessels that went down were later salvaged, but seven remained beneath the Scottish waters. Decades later, their pre-1945 steel gained…

The Economic Times

New Spanish nanomaterial cools surfaces by up to 12.9C without electricity

Researchers at Spain's CSIC have developed a polymer nanostructure that sheds heat into outer space using solar radiation, potentially cutting reliance on air conditioning in buildings, vehicles and electronic devices.

Euronews

China completes installation of 15,927 mirrors concentrating heat at 1,040 °F at world’s highest solar thermal plant; will power 50,000 homes while saving 60,000 tons of coal annually

China has proudly completed the construction of the world's tallest solar thermal power plant at an impressive altitude of over 15,000 feet. Known as the Tushuo facility, this 100 MW powerhouse utilizes mirrors to effectively concentrate solar energy onto molten salts. The resulting stored heat will generate electricity even after…

The Times of India

Pakistan heads to Moon with China’s help; Jinnah-1 rover to study lunar south pole where Chandrayaan-3 landed 3 years ago

Pakistan is preparing to send its first lunar rover, Jinnah-1, to the Moon in 2029 as part of China’s Chang’e-8 mission. The rover will study the lunar south pole, including its surface, radiation and plasma, in a mission that follows India’s Chandrayaan-3 landing in the region in 2023.

The Economic Times

Space storms could put airline passengers at radiation risk, scientists warn

Extreme solar storms could expose airline passengers and crew to dangerous radiation levels and trigger the kind of aircraft electronics failures that grounded 6,000 Airbus jets last year, researchers say.

Euronews

A Rare Pelvic Cancer Forced Surgeons to Remove Multiple Organs in an Extraordinary Attempt to Save the Patient

Cleveland Clinic surgeons performed a pelvic exenteration in a young patient whose rare congenital anatomy complicated an aggressive tumor.

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In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the cause

During the Apollo missions, astronauts noted peculiar flashes of light occurring inside their spacecraft. These experiences were later attributed to energetic cosmic rays penetrating their vision. NASA played a pivotal role in investigating these occurrences, establishing a firm link between the light flashes and cosmic radiation. This foundational work is…

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Radiation-shielding vest aced Artemis I lunar test, could protect astronauts on moon and Mars missions

A radiation-shielding vest aced its Artemis I lunar test in 2022, suggesting that it could protect astronauts on long-duration missions to the moon or Mars.

Texas Observer

Permian Basin Community Seeks Fix for Radium in Its Drinking Water

Utilities serving thousands of Texans exceed legal limits for radium.

The Economic Times

In 1978, Russian physicist Anatoli Bugorski survived a proton beam passing through his head. The shocking result: one side of his face appeared frozen in time while the other continued to age

Anatoli Bugorski survived one of the strangest particle accelerator accidents ever recorded. In 1978, a high-energy proton beam from the Soviet U-70 accelerator passed through his head. The accident caused severe radiation damage. It also caused permanent hearing loss, facial paralysis and seizures. Yet Bugorski lived. He later completed his…

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Targeted Radiation Drugs Were Built to Spare Healthy Tissue and Trials Are Showing a More Complicated Picture

Radiopharmaceuticals deliver radiation directly to tumors, but developers report isotopes reaching the kidneys, liver, and bone marrow in clinical trials.

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Florida community fears a radioactive waste pile could threaten thousands living nearby

Residents of Progress Village are increasingly concerned about the environmental and health threats posed by a substantial phosphogypsum stack nearby. This waste contains naturally occurring radioactive materials, raising alarms about radiation exposure and potential water contamination, particularly during storm events. Studies on the stack's effects on local air and water…

The Times of India

Ex-US President Joe Biden’s cancer ‘painful, spread into his bones and further’, says son Hunter

Hunter Biden revealed that his father's prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones, which brings considerable pain and debilitation. Despite this aggressive diagnosis, Joe Biden continues to undergo radiation and hormone therapies, maintaining an optimistic outlook for the nation’s future. Prior to this diagnosis, Jill Biden pointed out his struggles…

The Economic Times

In 1967, US satellites searching for nuclear tests detected mysterious flashes from space. Decades later, scientists uncovered secrets of gamma-ray bursts, which can release more energy in 10 seconds than Sun will emit over its entire 10-billion-year lifetime

Gamma-ray bursts, first detected accidentally in 1967, have long puzzled astronomers. Recent observations of their afterglows are now challenging established theories. These powerful cosmic explosions release extraordinary amounts of energy in mere seconds. Ground-based observatories detect gamma rays indirectly through atmospheric interactions. These new findings suggest the physics behind these…

Newcastle Herald

'Like using an old Nokia versus a smartphone': imagine scans without radiation risk

Meet the Hunter researchers developing life-saving solutions.

Times Life

6 Proven Triggers That Accelerate Vitiligo Progression and What Your Skin Needs to Avoid

Sunburn and Unprotected UV ExposureUltraviolet radiation is one of the most documented accelerants of vitiligo. When UV rays damage skin cells in someone already living with the condition, the immune system's attack on melanocytes intensifies at the site of injury. This is called the Koebner phenomenon, new depigmentation appearing precisely…

The Times of India

Alabama researchers have tested ordinary and UV-protective umbrellas, and the specialised canopy was nearly 5°F cooler than full sun

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have conducted a study on the effectiveness of handheld umbrellas in protecting against sun exposure. Their results revealed that traditional rain umbrellas can block a significant amount of harmful ultraviolet radiation. Moreover, silver-coated sun umbrellas offered even greater protection and cooling advantages.

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