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Perhaps a tinfoil hat would help?

I need to determine how much radiation a head-mounted camera is giving off, and I don't know where to start. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 27, 2013 - 7 answers

 

Taking the right care of Great Grandpa

We are lucky enough to have a Grandpa who is 84 years old. He just had a consult with his urologist and has elevated PSA and prostate biopsy positive for cancerous cells ( that is the phrase that keeps being repeated) . [more inside]
posted by slothhog on Nov 29, 2012 - 17 answers

My eyeball is trying to kill me.

Eye cancer filter: how tired am I likely to be when undergoing plaque radiation therapy for choroidal melanoma? [more inside]
posted by jrochest on Oct 3, 2012 - 1 answer

Getting through radiotherapy

How can we make radiotherapy easier? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2012 - 3 answers

The Real World: Post-Apocalyptic Hellscape

Help me track down this Cube-esque, straight-to-video nuclear bomb shelter paranoia film (with a shocking twist!). [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Jul 19, 2012 - 8 answers

radioactive bra?

I accompanied my mom today as she went shopping for bras to wear as she goes thru radiation treatment....do they HAVE to be completely 100percent cotton? Any mefites out there had followup radiation after breast cancer surgery and have suggestions? [more inside]
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies on Jul 14, 2012 - 11 answers

Vet found a hard mass in our dog's anal gland...

Vet found a hard mass in our dog's anal gland (sorry you just had to read anal gland). Could possibly be Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma, could be benign tumor. Looking for as much information as possible, including how risky it is for a 12 year old dog (collie/shepard -ish mix) to have to go through surgery. [more inside]
posted by slowtree on Jun 16, 2012 - 4 answers

Will I die from contamination?

I lived in a neighborhood whose water was contaminated by uranium from a local power plant. Could it have affected me? [more inside]
posted by Monkeyswithguns on Apr 3, 2012 - 10 answers

Cellphone case to reduce EMF radiation exposure

Blocking cellphone radiation with a special case? [more inside]
posted by 4midori on Feb 13, 2012 - 9 answers

Save My Honemoon To Japan!

SAVE MY HONEYMOON HIVEMIND! Is there a definitive (non-biased) answer on whether Japan is safe for travel? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on Jan 1, 2012 - 15 answers

Nuculer. It's pronounced Nu-cu-ler.

I'm interested in compiling a list of portrayals of both atomic energy and nuclear warfare in pop culture from around the world -- specifically the effects of radiation and mutation. [more inside]
posted by to sir with millipedes on Dec 27, 2011 - 16 answers

Cell phone case to reduce radiation?

Can this cell phone case actually do anything to reduce radiation? Or this the equivalent of a power balance bracelet? [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Aug 20, 2011 - 12 answers

How Safe Is It To Travel To Tokyo?

My family lives in Tokyo, and I grew up there, but I now go to school in the states. My parents want me to come out to visit next month, but I'm a bit concerned about the radiation. They assure me that any increase in the levels is negligible, but I realize that there are many different types of radiation, and food grown in the Fukushima area is still being served in Tokyo. I just really don't want to be a victim of hindsight, and it seems for every reputable article I can find that indicates the levels are safe, I can find another that begs me to reconsider the first. I don't know what to do. I don't want to be paranoid, but I also don't want the whole family to be at risk if there is an overlooked issue.
posted by howgenerica on Jul 26, 2011 - 22 answers

anti-radiation maternity clothing

What's with the anti-radiation maternity clothing on Chinese wholesale sites like milanoo? [more inside]
posted by NoraReed on Jun 29, 2011 - 11 answers

Love, the house....except for that cell phone tower in the backyard!

Is it dangerous to live near a cell phone tower? [more inside]
posted by skepticallypleased on Jun 19, 2011 - 13 answers

a meltdown about a meltdown

Asking from a position of almost complete ignorance, and to reassure anxious family members: Would today's news of the full meltdown at Fukushima cause you to cancel a planned trip to Kyoto this July? Can you give me some hard data about the radiation danger of a week in Kyoto versus (say) the radiation danger of a trans-Pacific flight?
posted by gerryblog on May 12, 2011 - 14 answers

Is this Time Radiation at work?!!!

Can cable boxes affect digital clocks? [more inside]
posted by Hanuman1960 on May 11, 2011 - 6 answers

How do I ship Iodine tablets from the UK to Japan?

How do I ship Iodine tablets from the UK to Japan? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 14, 2011 - 6 answers

Could an EMR absorbing chip reduce the health risk of cellphones?

Assuming that the radiation from cellphones is somewhat dangerous, will a product like a chip that absorbs EMR like this one (http://www.radiguard.com.au/the-solution.html) be useful? [more inside]
posted by orangekit on Apr 5, 2011 - 26 answers

How do you estimate a cancer risk from radiation exposure?

How is the following risk assessment from this NYT infographic reached?: "The estimated increase in cancer risk of eating two unwashed pounds of [radioactive cesium-tainted broccoli] is about two chances in a million." Is it based on population studies, or sieverts, or something else? What biological effect do sieverts measure? [more inside]
posted by Nattie on Apr 3, 2011 - 4 answers

How do I know what the radiation level is where I live?

Is there a web site that posts regular, radiation level readings by city and/or region throughout the U.S.?
posted by tangyraspberry on Mar 29, 2011 - 5 answers

Are geiger counters a tax deductable?

Should I be testing non-edible Japanese imports for radiation? [more inside]
posted by muirne81 on Mar 26, 2011 - 10 answers

Bay Area MDs who specialize in radiation exposure?

Posting for a friend in Tokyo who is concerned about health effects of radiation. Am seeking referrals for medical doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area who specialize in diagnosis and/or treatment of radiation exposure.
posted by Napoleonic Terrier on Mar 23, 2011 - 5 answers

Isotypes and Heath

Cancer Knowledge: With the recent radiation fears in Japan, how does radiation cause cancer? Also, looking for an expert here - given the huge investments towards cancer research, how far away are we from a cure? Or is it not so simple?
posted by Funmonkey1 on Mar 18, 2011 - 21 answers

Suck it, plaster volcanoes.

Do natural gas and oil fired power plants release radiation in the form of radium, or otherwise? How much radiation per MW would be released by a typical plant? Would the release of such elements be reduced by cogeneration of steam? [more inside]
posted by evidenceofabsence on Mar 15, 2011 - 10 answers

Is Shanghai in danger from Japanese fallout?

I'm currently in Shanghai, is the Japanese fallout a threat? [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo on Mar 14, 2011 - 5 answers

Nuke Plant != Hydrogen Bomb?

Is there any meaningful way to compare the possible radiation releases due to the damaged Japanese nuke plant with the radiation released by the air and sea bursts of the U.S. nuclear weapons testing in the 40s, 50s, and 60s? [more inside]
posted by hwestiii on Mar 14, 2011 - 11 answers

Wifi, Cell Phones, and You

How does the radiation coming from a cell phone handset compare to wifi in terms of wavelength, frequency, intensity, power, and any other important parameters? How similar are they? [more inside]
posted by enzymatic on Mar 6, 2011 - 10 answers

What don't I know?

Out of my depth in a physics class, what do I need to study to catch up? [more inside]
posted by Acari on Jan 26, 2011 - 8 answers

What's up with birds falling out of the sky?

Why are birds falling out of the sky? [more inside]
posted by abirae on Jan 5, 2011 - 38 answers

Backups during solar storms

What's the best way to safeguard my backups from the effects of a solar storm? Should I worry about that at all? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo on Sep 11, 2010 - 9 answers

What is a good biography about Marie Curie?

What is a good biography about Marie Curie? [more inside]
posted by burnfirewalls on Aug 27, 2010 - 5 answers

Recommend me a radiation oncologist in New York with an open mind

[medicalfilter] Looking for radiation therapy for early-stage Dupuytren's in New York - can you recommend someone? I'm a 30 year old recently diagnosed with Dupuytren's in both hands. It's progressing somewhat rapidly (not surprising, given my age) but has not yet interfered with functionality. I am looking for radiation oncologists who can offer the radiation treatment for this in the New York area. I'd love to hear from patients who've had this treatment, but will take any oncology recs you have! [more inside]
posted by mccn on May 26, 2010 - 6 answers

Jiminy Jillickers, will my friend develop superpowers?

How long after you get irradiated does it take to develop superpowers? [more inside]
posted by Cody's Keeper on May 6, 2010 - 19 answers

Cumulative backscatter X-ray risk

How many additional people would die per year because of exposure to radiation if every flyer in the US was examined with a backscatter X-ray machine? [more inside]
posted by zxcv on Jan 11, 2010 - 12 answers

Are satellites built from old metals to avoid post-A-bomb radiation levels?

Are satellites (or satellite parts) ever made from metal salvaged from pre-1945 shipwrecks? Possibly to ensure that those metals were refined before atmospheric A-bomb explosions increased the background radiation levels? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs on Aug 4, 2009 - 17 answers

Please help my startup company start up!

Stuck trying to install Geant4 on my laptop. I get "Error 2", and warnings that multiple libraries are not in the expected locations (ordinary libraries like stdio.h). Are there any experienced installers out there who can kibbutz with me on this?
posted by IAmBroom on Jun 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Hot countertops?

How can we test granite countertops to ensure there are no unusually high levels of radiation? Looking for someone near Berkeley, CA who can do this for us ASAP. Who should we call? [more inside]
posted by quinoa on Mar 28, 2009 - 16 answers

All your beta are belong to us

Where can I get some small quantities of radioactive materials for science fair type projects? [more inside]
posted by neuron on Mar 3, 2009 - 10 answers

Black Body Radiation

What can you tell me about black body radiation? [more inside]
posted by PaulingL on Jan 15, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me reduce cell phone radiation to my brain!

Can anyone tell me if a blue tooth headset or a handsfree kit will help lessen the frying of my brain? This corded handset claims that radiation emissions are reduced by 95%. Is that right? What's my best option, other than speakerphone or not worrying about it?
posted by surenoproblem on Dec 17, 2008 - 13 answers

What superpowers can I look forward to?

What can I expect in terms of side effects for radiation treatment of brain cancer? [more inside]
posted by Atom12 on Sep 29, 2008 - 16 answers

Looking for Bacteria

Which strains of (harmless) bacteria are most susceptible to radiation? [more inside]
posted by iconjack on Aug 14, 2008 - 6 answers

How much raditation from an x-ray taken in the developing world?

HypochondriacFilter: I got a chest x-ray taken while travelling in Africa. No protective garmets used. Any potential for damage done to myself or potential future kids? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 9, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me find a young adults hard sci-fi book about a space medic?

Please-help-me-identify-a-book-filter. Trying to track down a young adults hardish sci-fi book from the mid 80s in the UK about a space medic in trouble. [more inside]
posted by ArkhanJG on Jul 1, 2008 - 3 answers

How come we aren't all mutants?

According to this chart, there have been 2,422 nuclear explosions since 1945, including above ground, under ground, and in the sea. I'm somewhat amazed that this isn't having more of permanent negative effect. Does spreading out all the nuclear activity allow our ecosystem to absorb the radiation in reasonable intervals? Chernobyl has been a wasteland since the reactor meltdown. Was it simply that much more radioactive than actually testing bombs?
posted by SpacemanStix on Apr 24, 2008 - 47 answers

Can I ship a Wii through the diplomatic pouch if it gets radiated?

Is it safe to ship electronics through the US diplomatic pouch? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Jan 19, 2008 - 14 answers

Is it radioactivity that makes tabacco kill? How to get non-radioactive tobacco?

Is there any truth to the suggestion that, "Many scientists believe that cancer deaths among smokers are due to the radioactive content of tobacco leaves and not to nicotine and tar" (source). If so, where does one get non-radioactive tobacco?
posted by MetaMonkey on Nov 11, 2007 - 36 answers

How can I help a friend who will be undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment for the next few months?

My friend's wife is recovering from breast cancer. They removed the tumor a couple weeks ago, and they found no sign that the cancer had spread to the lymph system. She's expected to make a full recovery. But in order to kill any remaining cancer cells, for the next 2 months she'll be undergoing chemotherapy, and then 1 month of radiation therapy afterwards. What can I do to make life easier and/or lift the spirits of her and her husband? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Oct 25, 2007 - 28 answers

What else can be sensed passively?

What else can be sensed passively? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft on Jul 17, 2007 - 17 answers

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