In 774 or 775 AD. Researchers figured this out by examining some ancient cedar trees in Japan. A new theory is that colliding black holes in the Milky Way galaxy caused it.
What interests me most are the effects of this irradiation on life. Did the number of radiation-induced mutations jump? Did this irradiation have any observable consequences? I've read of several studies that are underway trying to figure this out, but it will be tough – in general, one can't determine what caused a mutation. Probably the closest anyone will come to actual proof is if they can demonstrate that a statistically significant increase in the number of mutations occurred at the time of this large radiation dose...
Showing posts with label Radiation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Radiation. Show all posts
Monday, January 21, 2013
Thursday, June 21, 2012
The Radiation Problem...
A strange twist on a subject I've blogged about before: the problem of hard radiation exposure on any manned space mission beyond the near-Earth environment. This involves reality TV shows, Mars, and Snooki...
Monday, March 28, 2011
Homemade Radiation Tester...
Via reader Dr. Simi L.:
Home made radiation tester:
With all the fear of radiation fallout from Japan I thought it might be
useful to tell you about a cheap, effective, homemade radiation tester you can easily assemble and rely upon.
Follow these simple instructions, IT REALLY WORKS!!
OPEN A BAG OF ORVILLE REDENBOCKER MICROWAVE POPCORN.
JUST LEAVE IT ON YOUR TABLE. IF IT STARTS POPPING YOU ARE F**KED!
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