Electromagnetic Radiation

EDA prepares inter-laboratory test round to counter electromagnetic effects on operations (EDA - European Defence Agency)

Edit Public Technologies 29 Jul 2016

Electromagnetic Effects (EME) ... One of the areas where Testing & Evaluation (T&E;) is particularly crucial is that of Electromagnetic Effects (EME) ... Measures against such harmful and potentially dangerous electromagnetic effects can be seen in our daily experiences ... 'For example, deminers use firing devices which can be very sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances....

Apollo astronauts more at risk of heart failure: data

Edit Taipei Times 29 Jul 2016

NASA’s Apollo astronauts, the only humans to have traveled beyond Earth’s protective magnetosphere, die disproportionately of heart and blood vessel diseases, researchers said on Thursday, blaming radiation ... “We know very little about the effects of deep-space radiation on human health, particularly on the cardiovascular system,” Michael Delp of the Florida State University said....

Deep space travel could be bad for your heart

Edit The Miami Herald 29 Jul 2016

“Space radiation comes in really fast and it creates a lot of damage in tissues,” said Michael Delp, a professor of physiology at Florida State University in Tallahassee and the first author on the paper. “It is more damaging than any radiation on Earth .”. Terrestrial earthlings are protected from deep space radiation in two ways ... “If we saw longer exposures to the radiation, we might see a higher mortality rate due to cancer.”....

Deep space travel might blow your mind, but it could be bad for your heart

Edit The Oklahoman 29 Jul 2016

“Space radiation comes in really fast and it creates a lot of damage in tissues,” said Michael Delp, a professor of physiology at Florida State University in Tallahassee and the first author on the paper. “It is more damaging than any radiation on Earth .”. Terrestrial earthlings are protected from deep space radiation in two ways ... “If we saw longer exposures to the radiation, we might see a higher mortality rate due to cancer.”....

Cosmic Rays Increased Chances Of Apollo Astronauts Having Heart Problems, Study Says

Edit IFL Science 29 Jul 2016

The only difference between these men and the wider population was their exposure to deep space radiation, particularly in the form of high-energy ions like 56-Fe. “We know very little about the effects of deep space radiation on human health, particularly on the cardiovascular system,” lead researcher Professor Michael Delp said in a statement....

Apollo astronauts at higher risk of cardiovascular deaths

Edit Deccan Chronicle 29 Jul 2016

Members of the successful Apollo space programme are experiencing higher rates of cardiovascular problems thought to be caused by their exposure to deep space radiation, according to a new study ... "We know very little about the effects of deep space radiation on human health, particularly on the cardiovascular system," Delp said....

'Apollo astronauts at higher risk of cardiovascular deaths'

Edit Deccan Chronicle 29 Jul 2016

Members of the successful Apollo space programme are experiencing higher rates of cardiovascular problems thought to be caused by their exposure to deep space radiation, according to a new study ... "We know very little about the effects of deep space radiation on human health, particularly on the cardiovascular system," Delp said....

Police vehicles to get mobile radiation detection system

Edit The Times of India 29 Jul 2016

The central government has decided to install mobile radiation detection system (MRDS) on the Patna Police vehicles ... "The decision was taken by the National Disaster Management Authority of the Union government to install the MRDS on patrolling vehicles of police for mobile radiation detection purpose," said the officer ... The officer added, "The problem with radiation detection is that it can neither be seen, nor heard or nor smelt....

Apollo astronauts dying of heart disease at 4-5X the rate of counterparts [US]

Edit Ars Technica 29 Jul 2016

Though the data is slim—based on only 77 astronauts total—researchers speculate that potent ionizing radiation in deep space may be to blame....

Apollo astronauts dying of heart disease at 4-5X the rate of normal humans

Edit Ars Technica 29 Jul 2016

Though the data is slim—based on only 77 astronauts total—researchers speculate that potent ionizing radiation in deep space may be to blame....

Study: Astronauts Who Reach Deep Space 'Far More Likely To Die From Heart Disease'

Edit Slashdot 29 Jul 2016

In another sign that leaving planet Earth is fraught with danger and a potential blow to hopes of establishing a colony on Mars, researchers discovered deep space radiation appears to damage the body's cardiovascular system....

iCAD to Participate in the 36th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference (iCAD Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 29 Jul 2016

ICAD), an industry-leading provider of advanced image analysis, workflow solutions and radiation therapy for the early identification and treatment of cancer, today announced that the Company will present in the 36th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference in Boston, MA ... iCAD delivers innovative cancer detection and radiation therapy solutions ......

Quarterly Report & App5B (Cauldron Energy Ltd)

Edit Public Technologies 29 Jul 2016

Cauldron Energy and radiological consultants, Radiation Advice and Solutions Pty Ltd, have now completed the Radiation Management and Radiation Waste Management Plan for the proposed Field Leach Trials at the Bennet Well Uranium Deposit ... Cauldron Energy and radiological consultants, Radiation Advice and Solutions Pty Ltd, have now completed the ......

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