2019 radiation news

Selected items of radiation and nuclear related news from around the world in 2019

  • A radioactive corpse contaminated an Arizona crematorium

    Published: Mar 03, 2019

    Source: AZ Central

      Tags:
    • radiation
    • Radioactive
    • Cremation

    An Arizona man whose radioactive corpse contaminated a local crematorium is raising concerns about how to handle the bodies of cancer patients who have had radiation treatment.

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The definition of 'safe' is not strictly an engineering term; it's a societal term. Does it mean absolutely no loss of life? Does it mean absolutely no contamination with radiation? What exactly does 'safe' mean?

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