radiation

How nighttime heat could affect your body today

Last year was the hottest in recorded human history, and this year Canada continues to be affected by heat waves…

2 weeks ago

Radiation will be a real challenge for Mars colonists, powerful solar storm shows

The same gigantic sunspot that was responsible for triggering a historic geomagnetic storm on Earth in mid-May whipped up a…

3 weeks ago

Solar storm douses Mars in radiation as auroras flicker in the Red Planet sky (video)

The solar storms that gave rise to the hugely impressive auroras seen around the world on May 10 also gave…

3 weeks ago

Accel , Mint and Pharmascience recall some drugs over efficacy test data concerns

Three pharmaceutical companies are recalling various tablets due to concerns about the tests used to demonstrate their efficacy, Health Canada…

3 weeks ago

Are your eyes feeling itchy, burning or watery? You may have dry eye

The Dose21:34What should I know about dry eye?Read transcribed audioIt's a complex condition that affects roughly one-fifth of Canadians —…

4 weeks ago

Study finds ultraviolet radiation may affect subcutaneous fat regulation, could lead to new obesity treatments

The radiation enhances norepinephrine secretion, which not only decreases leptin thereby increasing food intake, but also increases energy expenditure through…

1 month ago

Recent solar storm and eclipse are reminders we live in the sun’s embrace

The colourful auroras that treated skywatchers across the country last weekend and the total solar eclipse last month are reminders…

2 months ago

Nearly 30 cases of eclipse-related eye damage reported in Quebec so far

Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials…

2 months ago

How Tetris Inspired an MIT Breakthrough in Nuclear Safety Technology

By David L. Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology April 20, 2024A new detector system based on the game “Tetris” could…

2 months ago

Scientists Discover How Tardigrades Survive Blasts of Radiation, And It’s Weird : ScienceAlert

Tardigrades are possibly the most indestructible animal on Earth. These microscopic little beasties can take almost anything humans throw at…

3 months ago

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