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A Tepco official wearing radioactive protective gear stands in front of Advanced Liquid Processing Systems during a media tour at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in November 2014. Photo:AP

Science vs Human fears Radiation risk looming at Fukushima

Japan has yet to reach consensus on what to do with a million tons of radioactive water.

26 Nov 2017 2:51 AM

SkyCools earlier prototype panel at the companys headquarters in Burlingame, California.

New technology could reinvent air conditioning

A radiative cooling technology could help cut energy consumption by nearly 70 per cent.

18 Sept 2017 4:50 AM

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Smallest patients have highest risk from radiation accidents, doctors...

Potassium iodide may be given to infants and children to protect the thyroid gland in the aftermath of radiation...

27 Nov 2018 4:01 AM

The water appears to be present day and night, though it is not necessarily easily accessible. (Photo: Pixabay)

Water widely present across Moon's surface: study

The research also suggests that any water present on the Moon isn't loosely attached to the surface.

25 Feb 2018 12:48 PM

The powerful X-rays used in the machines are harmful to health. (Photo: Youtube/GuruPunch)

Chinese woman follows handbag into X-ray scanner

The woman was worried the money in her handbag could be stolen while it was being inspected.

14 Feb 2018 10:23 AM

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High levels of cellphone radiation linked to tumours in male rats

The concern with this type of radiation is that it produces energy in the form of heat.

4 Feb 2018 11:03 AM

Several doctors have agreed that a laptop hurting the sperm count in males or the egg fertility in females should be of least concern. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chill, laptops won't decrease your fertility

While heat-generating devices do affect reproductive health, Science says that laptops aren't hot enough to melt your...

28 April 2018 2:52 PM

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy tumours. (Photo: Pixabay)

New radiotherapy may help treat liver cancer: study

Radiation segmentectomy (RS) is a minimally invasive option that uses the radioisotope yttrium-90 (Y90) to destroy...

24 April 2018 1:18 PM

Humans are addicted to continuous social interactions and not to their smartphones. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds smartphone radiation may adversely affect memory in...

A unique feature of this study is the use of objectively collected mobile phone user data from mobile phone operators.

21 July 2018 9:09 AM

Brain Tumour (Representative image)

CT scan may increase brain tumor risk

CT scans are sometimes also used to identify conditions related to an increase tumour risk.

19 July 2018 1:58 PM

Egg explosion due to the protein in the egg trapping pockets of water in the yolk.

Microwaving boiled egg is one of the most dangerous things to do

Recently a man tried to sue a US restaurant after a hard boiled egg he had ordered exploded in his mouth, he claims,...

5 July 2018 1:46 PM

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'Slow but sure' progress toward less toxic tools to fight cancer

An immunotherapy treatment is highly effective in a minority of patients.

2 July 2018 3:27 AM