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Ionizing radiation is a form of energy released by atoms in the form of electromagnetic waves such as gamma, x-rays or particles such as neutrons, beta or alpha. The disintegration of atoms is called ...

Exposure to moderate-to-high doses of ionizing radiation have been associated with several acute leukemias. In the current analysis, the relative risk for any leukemia rose from 1.29 to 1.82 at ...

Because aircraft personnel are routinely exposed to galactic cosmic and ultraviolet radiation, they face an elevated risk for skin cancer.

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If you have an after-hours emergency involving radiation, dial 911. Notify Radiation Safety of any incident involving radiological materials. CU Boulder holds a Broad-Scope Radioactive Materials ...

The nonprofit Submariners’ Advocacy Group has documented more than 150 toxins that sailors could encounter on submarines.

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