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NASA Analyzes Synthetic Human Bodies It Sent on Lunar Journey

The Orion spacecraft demonstrates strong radiation shielding capabilities for future crewed missions, as evidenced by recent findings from the Artemis I mission.

What NASA's Orion revealed about radiation exposure for astronauts

Scientists are advancing radiation safety for astronauts using mannequins and sensors to gather data on radiation exposure during deep space missions.

NASA Analyzes Synthetic Human Bodies It Sent on Lunar Journey

The Orion spacecraft demonstrates strong radiation shielding capabilities for future crewed missions, as evidenced by recent findings from the Artemis I mission.

What NASA's Orion revealed about radiation exposure for astronauts

Scientists are advancing radiation safety for astronauts using mannequins and sensors to gather data on radiation exposure during deep space missions.
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Samsung fined for chip fab worker X-ray exposure

Samsung employees faced excessive X-ray exposure due to safety device failure, leading to regulatory violations but only a small fine.

Mushrooms foraged in Sweden could help research Chernobyl radioactive fallout

Sweden is utilizing its strong foraging culture to study radioactive Cesium-137 levels in mushrooms after the Chernobyl disaster.

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, biggest study to date finds

Mobile phones are not linked to brain and head cancers according to a WHO-commissioned review of over 5,000 studies.

Japan's Fukushima plant is still too toxic, even for this robot

Technical issues halted a key phase in Fukushima's decommissioning process, highlighting the challenges faced by TEPCO in managing complex operations safely.

Russia says Ukraine attack hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Radiation levels at Zaporizhzhia nuclear station remain normal post-attack, as per Russian-installed officials.
IAEA confirms drone detonation at the site and urges for actions to maintain nuclear safety.

Getting a dental X-ray? A new recommendation says you don't need a lead apron

The American Dental Association will no longer recommend the use of lead aprons and thyroid collars for dental X-rays.
X-ray beams are now more focused, so there is less concern about radiation hitting other parts of the body.
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