How Dangerous Are Lost Radioactive Sources?
By Dr. Zoomie
Hi, Dr. Zoom! I read something recently about people losing radioactive sources – hundreds of ...
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Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Neutron Shielding: A Practical Overview
By Dr. Zoomie
More about radiation shielding! Hey Dr Zoomie – about a year ago you wrote a ...
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Back to the Basics: How Radiation Interacts with Matter
By Dr. Zoomie
So…in the year and a half since I resumed writing this blog, every now and ...
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The Basics of Spectroscopy: Methods & Practical Applications
By Dr. Zoomie
Hey Dr Zoomie – seems I hear about spectroscopy a lot – alpha, gamma, neutron, ...
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How Do You Become a Medical RSO? Tips for Career Success
By Dr. Zoomie
Good morning, Dr. Zoomie, I’m hoping you might be able to help me with some ...
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What Happens at Professional Radiation Conferences?
By Dr. Zoomie
G’day, Dr. Zoomie! So…one of my mates is off in the States to a big ...
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Work-Related Injury: Is Radiation to Blame for Cancer?
By Dr. Zoomie
Dear Dr. Zoomie – I have a friend with cancer and he thinks it’s from ...
Read moreWhat in the World Does “Health Physics” Mean?
By Dr. Zoomie
Dear Dr. Zoomie – what in the world does “health physics” mean? Why not use ...
Read moreWhat does a Health Physicist do?
By Dr. Zoomie
Dr. Zoomie – I know that health physicists are radiation safety specialists, but what do ...
Read moreHow do I become a Radiation Safety Officer?
By Dr. Zoomie
Dear Dr. Zoomie – our Radiation Safety Officer just left and my boss tells me ...
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