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Nrc: Unit 2 the Uses of Radiation
A lesson plan on the uses of radiation in science, industry, and medicine. Gives many household examples of how radiation is used. Learners will also learn about the NRC's role in regulating radioactive materials.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Radiation and Human Health
Interactive explores the exposure of radiation to the human body and its effects both indirect and direct. Find out the sources of radiation that people are exposed to daily.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Monitoring Technician
With the increasing use of nuclear technology in medicine, energy, and even agriculture, there is a need for monitoring radiation exposure. That is the job of the nuclear monitoring technician. Science Buddies offers a career profile...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Geiger Counter
Contains some pictures and a brief description of how a Geiger Counter functions.
NASA
Nasa: Los Misterios Del Cancer
One of the greatest dangers of space travel is the development of cancer through exposure to radiation in space. Scientists discuss studies of the development of cancer and its relation to this particular type of radiation.
NASA
Nasa: Repair Shops for Broken Dna
Discover more about the late-breaking research into DNA repair shops located in the cell. The work is being done by NASA scientists who are interested in the effects of radiation on astronauts. (Nov. 7, 2007)