Collaborate Disseminate
Some speculate a Russian nuclear test in the Arctic, but experts say a pharmaceutical facility could be responsible. Continue reading Nobody Is Sure What Caused a Mysterious Radiation Spike Across Europe
It’s widely known that a smoke detector is a good ionizing radiation source, as they contain a small amount of americium-241, a side product of nuclear reactors. But what about other sources? [Carl Willis] got hold of an old Soviet era smoke detector and decided to tear it down and see what was inside. This, as he found out, isn’t something you should do lightly, as the one he used ended up containing an interesting mix of radioactive materials, including small amounts of plutonium-239, uranium-237, neptunium-237 and a selection of others. In true hacker fashion, he detected these with a …read more
Continue reading Soviet Era Smoke Detector Torn Down, Revealing Plutonium
The 108-meter tall structure was built to replace the aging concrete sarcophagus that has contained the world’s worst nuclear plant disaster for over 30 years. Continue reading Watch Chernobyl Get Locked Inside a New Giant Steel Dome
We might not need to look for a “Goldilocks” planet after all. Continue reading Who Needs a Sun? Alien Life Could Survive Off of Cosmic Rays
Every mad scientist’s lair needs a Geiger counter. After all, if that UFO crashes on the back patio, you might need to know if it is hot. [Tanner_Tech] shows you how to build a cheap one that will get the job done.
You do need a Geiger tube, but a quick search of a popular auction site shows plenty of Russian surplus for a few bucks. The other thing you need is a source of high voltage (about 400V), which is the heart of the circuit using a 555-based DC to DC converter. You can see a video of the …read more
A new imaging technique can read what is printed on the pages of a book without ever opening it. Continue reading This Camera Can Read a Book Without Opening It
A tabletop black hole emits what looks like Hawking radiation. Continue reading Scientists Built a ‘Mini Black Hole’ Out of Sound Waves
Radiation isn’t healthy for more reasons than we thought. Continue reading Cardiovascular Problems in Apollo Astronauts Linked to Radiation
People are freaking out about cell phone radiation, and companies are thriving because of it. Continue reading That Phone Cancer Study Was Great News for Makers of Anti-Radiation Devices
Astronauts eat irradiated beef. Why shouldn’t the rest of us? Continue reading Why Health Canada’s Move to Sell ‘Irradiated Beef’ Is a Great Idea
