Don't panic, but your avocado is radioactive: Study eyes radiation of everyday objects
Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 05:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Most people assume all radioactive materials are dangerous, if not deadly. But a new study on the radiation emitted by everyday objects highlights the fact that we interact with radioactive materials every day. The goal of the work is to give people a frame of reference for understanding news stories or other information about radiation and nuclear safety.