The Accident Archives: The SNAP 9A Accident
By Dr. Zoomie
The first satellite was launched into orbit in 1957, using internal batteries to run a ...
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The Necessity of a Radiation Safety Committee: A Brief Guide
By Dr. Zoomie
Hi, Dr. Zoomie – so I recently was given responsibility for our radiation safety program. ...
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Why Are We Radioactive? A Look At Natural Body Radiation
By Dr. Zoomie
Hot bodies? So…Dr. Z…I was asking my doctor if the nuclear medicine scan I’ve got ...
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Neutrons: The Ship Effect & Soil Moisture Measurement
By Dr. Zoomie
Good morning, Dr. Zoomie, I’ve got a question about neutrons for you. Actually, a couple ...
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Primordial Radionuclides: Origin, Importance, and Health Impact
By Dr. Zoomie
Dear Dr. Z – I was at our local HPS Chapter meeting and overheard a ...
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Understanding Radiation Safety Measures for Electron Microscopes
By Dr. Zoomie
Dr. Zoomie – I just took over as RSO and I was surprised to find ...
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Radiation Shielding Basics: A Guide to Compliance and Safety
By Dr. Zoomie
Dr. Z – greetings from the Midwest! And I need to ask you about radiation ...
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Making Atoms Non-Radioactive by Shortening Half-Life?
By Dr. Zoomie
Good morning Dr. Zoomie – so I’m wondering about a few things about radioactivity. I ...
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The Reactor Zoo – Part 2: Thorium and Other Breeder Reactors
By Dr. Zoomie
Hey Dr. Z – I’ve seen some headlines about thorium reactors; it looks like China ...
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Germany’s Radioactive Boars: Unraveling the Unexpected Source
By Dr. Zoomie
The Hot Boars of Germany Dear Dr. Z, I saw something in my news feed ...
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