New Drug Prevents Radiation Damage Apr 13, 2008
The greatest exposure would come in the form of Alpha and Beta radiation from the contamination ... Beta radiation penetrates the first few layers of skin, but not clothing, so your external exposure may look like a sunburn but with greater cellular damage. (MedHeadlines)
The Production of Heavy Elements Mar 23, 2008
These are the lightest two elements, and the ones to which all other elements eventually decay by way of alpha and beta radiation (before they themselves eventually decay into even more fundamental particles. Technically speaking, there should be absolutely no elements in the entire universe heavier than these two. (Suite101.com)
Radioactivity and Alpha Particles Mar 1, 2008
For an introduction to beta radiation. References. (Suite101.com)
Beta Decay and the Weak Force Mar 1, 2008
While took advantage of an already-existing law of physics (the strong force which holds atomic nuclei together) and only needed the addition of a explanation (which came in the form of quantum tunneling as proposed in 1928 by George Gamow) and gamma rays were well understood as being the manifestation of the excess energy accompanying the decaying process, to understand beta radiation would require the addition of an entirely new physical force ... While it may seem to be a rather mundane... (Suite101.com)
* EPA says water and food safety within regulations Feb 12, 2008
In addition, the AEC said the nation's drinking water from the tap or from bottles contained negligible alpha and beta radiation (lower than Minimum Detectable Activity (MDA)) based on the council's lab tests of the 23 water facilities as well as various brands of bottled water in the market. "School drinking water safety is one of the EPA's priorities because it encourages school children to drink water instead of packaged drinks, which is beneficial both to their health and to the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nuclear Medicine Procedures Can Trigger Radiation Alarms In Public Places, Surprising Patients Dec 15, 2007
20, 2000) A new study shows that the use of beta radiation may prevent repeat blockages in heart vessels following angioplasty. The University of Maryland Medical Center was part of a multi-center study to. (Science Daily)
First European Patient Treated in CABERNET Trial With Novel Treatment for Wet AMD Nov 29, 2007
Ophthalmic Clinic in Germany First in Europe To Treat Patients With New Focused Radiation Therapy LEIPZIG, Germany, November 29 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoVista, Inc. announced today that the first European patient has been treated in the company's pivotal global clinical trial for its novel beta radiation epiretinal therapy for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Wet AMD is the most progressive form of AMD and one of the leading causes of blindness in the industrialized world for... (PR Newswire)
NeoVista, Inc. Reports Commencement of CABERNET Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Jun 17, 2007
Fremont, CA (PRWEB) June 17, 2007 -- NeoVista, Inc announced the official commencement of the CABERNET (Cnv Secondary Amd Treated with BEta RadiatioN Epiretinal Therapy) clinical trial for the treatment of subfoveal choroidal neovascularization associated with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Neovascular AMD is the leading cause of irreparable blindness in the elderly population, afflicting over 200,000 individuals each year in the U.S.. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Regional Science Fair Winners Announced Mar 30, 2007
Third (team): Emily Petry and Gwen Petry of Battlefield for The Effect of Beta Radiation on DNA Analysis via Gel Electrophoresis. Chemistry. (The Burke Times, VA)
Feb. 18 Letters to the Editor Feb 18, 2007
(The alpha radiation from U-238 can be somewhat more damaging than the beta radiation from C-14 and K-40 but, on the other hand, most of the uranium taken internally is excreted. Regardless of how these exposures are viewed, either together or separately, the threat is inconsequential when one realizes that we are constantly exposed to more intense whole-body nuclear radiation from our natural surroundings and cosmic rays, without any observable effects (e. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Seven Governments Sign Nuclear Fusion Agreement May 25, 2006
The intermediate fuel tritium is radioactive and decays very quickly, producing a very low energy electron - Beta radiation. Artist's conception of the ITER reactor vessel with ports, internal components, and magnetic coils (Photo courtesy ). (Environment News Service)
The Revenge of Gaia by James Lovelock Apr 19, 2006
When I went to take my measurement I was annoyed to find that my primitive home-made Geiger counter was registering background beta radiation at a rate much higher than I expected of my samples, so measurement would be inaccurate if not impossible. My first thought was that my temperamental electronics were misbehaving, and I was about to start checking them when a colleague, Dr Tata, entered my lab and asked if I was having trouble measuring I131. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
