News tagged with lead iodide

Simple method of dealing with harmful radioactive iodine discovered

A novel way to immobilise radioactive forms of iodine using a microwave, has been discovered by an expert at the University of Sheffield.

Chemistry / Materials Science

created May 24, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

Atmospheric lead causes clouds to form more easily, could change pattern of rain and snow

(PhysOrg.com) -- By sampling clouds -- and making their own -- researchers have shown for the first time a direct relation between lead in the sky and the formation of ice crystals that foster clouds. The ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Apr 19, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (8) | comments 15




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DSC recipe brings good news to solar cell economics

A discovery in how to make solar cells cheap enough to boost the use of solar energy looks promising according to experts. The design represents an inexpensive process making use of an organic, printed dye ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Nov 06, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 20 | with audio podcast weblog

Tiny battery is also a nanomotor

(PhysOrg.com) -- Measuring just 3.6 micrometers long, one of the smallest batteries ever made won’t be powering our electronic devices anytime soon, but it does serve as a self-powered nanomotor that ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast feature

Crystals detect threats to national security

Using a crystal ball to protect homeland security might seem far-fetched, but researchers at Wake Forest University and Fisk University have partnered to develop crystals that can be used to detect nuclear threats, radioactive ...

Physics / General Physics

created Jul 15, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Scientists develop material to remove radioactive contaminants from drinking water

A combination of forest byproducts and crustacean shells may be the key to removing radioactive materials from drinking water, researchers from North Carolina State University have found.

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Apr 13, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Nuke crisis reignites debate on protective pills

(AP) -- The Japanese nuclear crisis has reignited a debate in the U.S. over the government's role in distributing a cheap anti-cancer drug to people living around nuclear power plants.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 30, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

U.S. safe from Japan radiation, Berkeley lab expert says

Tom McKone, a senior staff scientist in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s (Berkeley Lab’s) Environmental Energy Technologies Division, is an expert on health-risk assessments associated with exposure to environmental ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

So far, risk low from radiation in food in Japan

(AP) -- Radiation-tainted spinach from Japan's damaged nuclear reactors may sound scary, but here's a reality check: Even if any made it to stores there, you'd have to be Popeye to eat enough to worry.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Radiation risks to health: A joint statement from leading scientific experts

The growing concern surrounding the release of radiation from an earthquake and tsunami-stricken nuclear complex in Japan has raised fears of radiation exposure to populations in North America from the potential plume of ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 18, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Fears of health risks rise amid Japan crisis

(AP) -- Fears about health risks rose dramatically in Japan Tuesday with news of a greater radiation release and renewed warnings to remaining residents within 20 miles to stay indoors.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact

Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 01, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0


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