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Decontaminating Fukushima: have the billions spent been worth it?
Less than one-third of the population has returned to the evacuated zones and extensive areas of forest in the region remain contaminated.
Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog claim cow dung chip can reduce cell phone...
19 Oct 2020 2:06 PM ISTMore than 600 scientists and science educators have written to Vallabhbhai Kathiria, the chairman of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog, seeking scientific...
Can deep space radiation seriously affect human brain?
22 Oct 2021 8:09 AM ISTExposure to deep space radiation could have a big impact on the brain, according to a study on mice.
Rules of engagement: The bane of dirty bombs in warfare
27 Oct 2022 3:00 PM ISTAccording to Brill’s research, a dirty bomb detonated by terrorists in central Washington D.C. could contaminate 40 city blocks and require billions...
Simultaneous radiation beneficial for subset of lung cancer patients
29 Nov 2022 12:43 PM ISTTumour cells that are aneuploid will either have excess or missing chromosomes.
Women workers need better protection to reduce breast cancer risk
15 April 2023 7:45 PM ISTIonising radiation is a known human carcinogen and breast tissue is highly radiation sensitive. As such, there are concerns that regular exposure to...