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How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
How Radiation Sickness Works
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Radiation sickness can be terrifying, painful and -- in some cases -- fatal. Learn about the causes and symptoms of radiation sickness.
How Much Do You Know About the Chernobyl Disaster?
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It's one of the defining historical events of the 1980s — but how much do you know about the Chernobyl meltdown? Test your knowledge of this Soviet-era disaster with our quiz!
How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?
Hisashi Ouchi Suffered an 83-day Death By Radiation Poisoning
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In 1999, Hisashi Ouchi, a Japanese nuclear fuel plant worker was exposed to critical levels of radiation. He suffered the worst radiation burns in history. He lived for 83 agonizing days afterward as his body all but disintegrated.