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ORGANISM EXPOSURE TO RADIATION
In 2010, NASA launched a 12-pound, loaf-of-bread-sized satellite with two Bacillus populations; radiation exposure reached about 15 times that of the ISS orbitNASA's O/OREOS mission embarked on an exciting journey to observe how bacteria withstand the rigors of space radiation. The compact satelli...- Science says space smells different after astronauts return inside, Here’s the chemistry behind the strange odorAstronauts have described the smell as resembling spent gunpowder, ozone, burning metal and welding fumes. NASA even worked with fragrance ...
- In 2020, Stanford's radiative cooling technology reached a California supermarket roof; panels were estimated to save 15% to 20% energy, while a Tempe bus shelter film was reported 30°F coolerNew technology allows surfaces to cool themselves under direct sunlight. This innovation reflects sunlight and radiates heat into outer spa...
- In 2013, Bion-M1 carried land snails in orbit for 30 days; hardware failures killed many other animals, but the snails survivedIn a space mission conducted by Russia in 2013, a tragic outcome ensued as most of the aboard animals, including mice, gerbils, and fish, c...
- In 1984, NASA sent about 3,300 honeybees into space to test comb-building without gravity; the colony built about 31 square inches of honeycombIn 1984, honeybees traveled aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger for a unique student experiment. These bees successfully built honeycomb an...
- NASA maps where Earth microbes could survive on the Moon for days and finds unexpected refuges near the lunar polesNASA scientists found some Earth microbes could survive on the Moon. Protected lunar polar areas offer refuge from harsh radiation and temp...
- In 1968, two Afghan tortoises who beat humans to the Moon lost 10% of their weight - They flew around the moon on Soviet Zond 5 and returned alive 3 months before Apollo 8In September 1968, two tortoises made history as the first animals to orbit the Moon and safely return to Earth aboard the Soviet Zond 5 sp...
- 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 varietyTexas's popular Rio Red grapefruit originated from radiation-induced mutations in 1984. This variety, developed at Texas A&M University, of...
- They say cockroaches survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Can the small insect survive a nuclear blast? The truth behind one of science's biggest mythsCockroaches are not indestructible and cannot survive nuclear explosions. Their cells divide less frequently, making them more radiation re...
- Not smoking or alcohol addiction, one common habit can increase the risk of cancer says doctor: ‘Your body constantly has to heal these micro-burns…’Thinking of enjoying a steaming mug of coffee? Think again, says internal medicine expert Dr Bordoloi. While sipping on hot beverage can be...
- WHO-led study reveals working under sun causes one in three deaths from non-melanoma skin cancerThe study underscores the urgent need for protective measures, including policies, regulations, and training, to reduce the risk of sun-ind...
- Explained: Why has France halted Apple iPhone 12 sales?France said Apple iPhone 12 models exceeded the radiation exposure limits in Europe and urged the company to fix the issue to avoid a count...
- 'India building three specialised labs to assess nuclear radiation damage'Biodosimetry labs are specialised centres for assisting medical management of radiation exposure in case of a nuclear disaster.
- Exposure to even low dose X-rays could harm your heartLow exposure to doses of around 0.5 gray (Gy) - the equivalent of repeated CT scans - is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascula...
- Even your Wi-Fi can cause cancerMore than 200 scientists from across the world have urged a UN body to issue guidelines in order to restrict the use of radiation emitting ...
- Scientists write to United Nations Environmental Programme for limiting exposure to radiation emitting devicesGirish Kumar said that WHO continues to maintain there is insufficient evidence to justify lowering quantitative exposure limits of carcino...
- Study on mobile radiation beginsSources said funds ranging from Rs 22 lakh to Rs 2 crore, as demanded, have already been allocated for the research by the department of sc...
- Government seeks research proposals to study mobile radiationGovernment has called for research proposals to study the possible impact of electromagnetic frequency radiation on humans and living organ...
- Government seeks research proposals to study mobile radiationAmid concerns over radiation from cell phone towers, government on Friday called for research proposals to study the possible impact of ele...
- COAI against TEC panel to measure mobile radiationCOAI has expressed reservations onTEC proposal to set up a CAB to measure and control the electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones and ...
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