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(169 diggs) Japan nuclear crisis: Fukushima 50 'expect to die'
Workers who have been fighting to bring the reactors under control at Japan's strick nuclear plant expect to die from radiation sickness, according to the mother of one of the men.
Workers who have been fighting to bring the reactors under control at Japan's strick nuclear plant expect to die from radiation sickness, according to the mother of one of the men.
(464 diggs) Popping potassium iodide already? Really bad idea
As demand spikes for potassium iodide in the wake of Japan’s nuclear crisis, U.S. poison control centers are starting to receive reports of illness in people who’ve ingested the drug aimed at protecting against radiation sickness.
At least seven people have reported reactions to the drug, often called by its chemical name, KI, including two who said they were suffering from serious symptoms including vomiting, racing heart and dizziness or vertigo.
That’s according to Jessica Wehrman, a...
As demand spikes for potassium iodide in the wake of Japan’s nuclear crisis, U.S. poison control centers are starting to receive reports of illness in people who’ve ingested the drug aimed at protecting against radiation sickness.At least seven people have reported reactions to the drug, often called by its chemical name, KI, including two who said they were suffering from serious symptoms including vomiting, racing heart and dizziness or vertigo.
That’s according to Jessica Wehrman, a...
(155 diggs) Operator Airs Plan to Control Japan Fukushima Dai-ichi Plant in 6 to 9 Months
The operator of the crippled nuclear power plant leaking radiation in northern Japan announced a plan Sunday to bring the crisis under control within six to nine months and allow some evacuated residents to return to their homes.
The operator of the crippled nuclear power plant leaking radiation in northern Japan announced a plan Sunday to bring the crisis under control within six to nine months and allow some evacuated residents to return to their homes.
(372 diggs) Why Does the Space Station Need an Air Conditioner?
In space, heating and cooling occur only by way of radiation – objects are warmed by solar rays warm and cool off by emitting infrared energy. Without thermal controls, the Space Station’s Sun-facing side would heat to 250 degrees F (121 C), while thermometers on the dark side would plunge to minus 250 degrees F (-157 C).
In space, heating and cooling occur only by way of radiation – objects are warmed by solar rays warm and cool off by emitting infrared energy. Without thermal controls, the Space Station’s Sun-facing side would heat to 250 degrees F (121 C), while thermometers on the dark side would plunge to minus 250 degrees F (-157 C).