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Measurement of universe suggests 'something is fishy'

Daniel Lawler, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 20 01:55 AM

The new study further confirmed significant discrepancy between two different ways to estimate the speed at which the universe is expanding. Read more »

The ozone layer is slowly getting healthier

DW News
Posted at Sep 14 05:30 AM

It's not much — but the ozone layer is all there is between you and UV. Read more »

Fresh shelling at Ukraine nuclear plant sparks radiation fears

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 28 10:33 AM

Ukraine and Russia traded fresh accusations of shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Saturday, as its operator warned of the risk of a radioactive leak. Read more »

'Magnetic shields could help bacteria survive on Mars'

Holly Chik, South China Morning Post
Posted at Jul 13 12:12 PM

A common type of bacteria could potentially survive on Mars thanks to a “magnetic shield” that protects the microorganisms from radiation, according to a new study led by Chinese scientists. Read more »

[OPINION] 7,101 Three-mile Islands

Dean Dela Paz
Posted at Jun 16 04:06 AM

Our recent and unfortunate experience with machines that we do not understand and have little control over demands an abundance of caution. More so where the rest of the planet is phasing out this potentially apocalyptic option. Read more »

Willie Ong wants PH to prepare for nuclear radiation emergency

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 10 05:17 PM

"Vino-volunteer ko na ang sarili ko, ako na lang ang maghe-head," he said. Read more »

France to send iodine tablets, other drugs to Ukraine

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 07 07:48 AM

France is to send medical aid to Ukraine including iodine tablets, which help protect against the effects of exposure to radiation. Read more »

Ukraine warns of radiation after Chernobyl seized

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 01 02:06 AM

Putin on Thursday ordered his troops to invade Ukraine then seize the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in one of the most radioactive places on earth. Read more »

Chinese scientists develop fabric they say can cool the body

Ziyu Zhang and Maryann Xue, South China Morning Post
Posted at Jul 13 11:46 AM

It looks like ordinary T-shirt material and uses technology that causes it to emit mid-infrared radiation to reduce wearer’s temperature. Team designed the ‘metafabric’ to help people cope in a world increasingly feeling the effects of climate change Read more »

Coronavirus: Chinese scientists try using radiation to kill coronavirus on food packaging

Sidney Leng, South China Morning Post
Posted at Mar 14 08:18 AM

‘Results will be of great significance for disinfecting imported cold food and preventing virus infections during big international sports events,’ China National Nuclear Corporation says. Preparations for the tests began in December after a number of coronavirus cases were linked to the packaging of imported frozen food, company says. Read more »

Do cell sites pose health risks? FDA says safety checks in place

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 06 06:54 PM

The Food and Drug Administration said typical exposures to cell site antennas emitting radiofrequency radiation do not have adverse effects, the DICT said on Friday, citing an FDA advisory. Read more »

5G networks: are there health risks?

Paul Ricard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 29 09:13 PM

5G networks will use many smaller antennae placed closer to people, such as on top of streetlights, potentially exposing people to even more radio waves. Read more »

Mobile phone radiation may be killing insects: German study

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 18 12:46 PM

BERLIN - Radiation from mobile phones could have contributed to the dramatic decline in insect populations seen in much of Europe in recent years, a German study showed Thursday. Read more »

Space oddity: Bacteria can survive cosmic trip, study shows

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 27 06:05 AM

TOKYO - Scientists have found a radiation-resistant bacteria can survive at least three years exposed in orbit, suggesting simple life forms could manage the long journey between Earth and Mars unprotected. Read more »

'Unspeakable horror': the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Kyoko Hasegawa, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 06 01:07 PM

TOKYO - Japan on Thursday marked 75 years since the world's first atomic bomb attack, which killed around 140,000 people in Hiroshima and left many more deeply traumatized and even stigmatized. Read more »

UV radiation vs virus: US gov't reveals details of sunlight study on coronavirus

Issam Ahmed, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 29 11:15 AM

A summary of the research was presented last week at the White House, with some scientists calling for caution until a more comprehensive report was made public. Read more »