Uranium renaissance Nov 15, 2009
Gold prospectors had their pans and pick axes, but no prospector hoping to strike it uranium rich in the 1950s was without a Geiger counter, similar to the one shown above ... The flat tops of the buttes were clearly visible when the needle of a hand-held Geiger counter on board the plane first twitched. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
What brought Erin? Oct 21, 2009
call pratt and see if they will let an independent test company waly the west pond and preperty area with a geiger counter ... But Geiger Counter Radioactive water acusation and Erin s drink bottled water for them thats the ticket. (The Palm Beach Post)
Acreage residents seek cancer answers from health officials Oct 21, 2009
But Geiger Counter Radioactive water acusation and Erin's drink bottled water for them thats the ticket. With no documented Proof. (The Palm Beach Post)
In nuclear cleanups, not even rabbit droppings can be ignored Oct 16, 2009
Anything that hops, burrows, buzzes, crawls or grazes near a nuclear weapons plant might be capable of setting off a Geiger counter ... Anything that hops, burrows, buzzes, crawls or grazes near a nuclear weapons plant might be capable of setting off a Geiger counter. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Schrödinger's virus Oct 4, 2009
dinger (pictured), who was one of the pioneers of quantum mechanics, imagined putting a cat, a flask of Prussic acid, a radioactive atom, a Geiger counter, an electric relay and a hammer in a sealed box. If the atom decays, the Geiger counter detects the radiation and sends a signal that trips the relay, which releases the hammer, which smashes the flask and poisons the cat. (The Economist)
EF merits due diligence Oct 1, 2009
Regarding the levels of radioactivity in the Whirlwind mine in August 2008 that I measured with a geiger counter at the mine ... Some were much higher, lots of rock was lower when I put a geiger counter to it. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Weed Heroes: The war on the invader cogongrass Sep 22, 2009
Lang takes out a small device that looks like a Geiger counter and records the coordinates: 32 ... Lang takes out a small device that looks like a Geiger counter and records the coordinates: 32. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Log into virtual labs for real experiments Sep 21, 2009
His class was able to use iLabs to access a Geiger counter and measure a radioactive source to complete an experiment in radioactivity. Northwestern University will put some of its devices online starting this year and will conduct a formal pilot test of iLabs in fall 2009 with teachers and students around the country. (India Times, India)
Uravan lawsuit: Health hazards from the past versus today Sep 13, 2009
This reporter measured, with Energy Fuels assistance, substantial radioactivity exposure for workers in the Whirlwind Mine, according to interpretations by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) who estimated that workers were exceeding safe exposure for ionizing radiation that could be measured by a Geiger counter or scintillator measuring largely Gamma rays. The Energy Fuels Whirlwind Mine currently meets U.S. Colorado, and Utah occupational and health standards for... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Scientists at odds over life signs in disaster zone Sep 10, 2009
Mousseau says the most contaminated areas measure 300 microsieverts per hour on a Geiger counter, the equivalent of 1200 times normal radiation levels, or 15 times as much as a chest X-ray. Long-term exposure would be deleterious,'' he adds drily. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Drill for radioactive response Aug 22, 2009
Officials with ISU's Technical Safety Office were the first to respond, and they used Geiger counters to check the subject for radioactivity ... The man was treated for his cuts and transported by an ambulance to PMC, where four hospital radiation safety officers wearing white, plastic suits and masks checked him for radioactivity again with Geiger counters ... Robert Acha, with ISU's technical safety office, explained a small amount of removable contamination was placed on the subject in order... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Nuclear emergency response tested in annual exercise Aug 21, 2009
"While other officials strategize about how to protect the public, the Callaway County Health Department worked to protect those officials by resetting dosimeters and maintaining packages for each emergency personnel containing potassium iodide tablets. Dosimeters are worn by each person to measure exposure to radiation in real-time and the tablets reduce the radiation impact on the thyroid -- one of the most susceptible parts of the body to radiation poisoning."It works just like a Geiger... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Hardware hacking Jul 30, 2009
With a current there is a spark which is visible and obvious," he said. Perhaps one of his most practical inventions is a VCR cat feeder. As a fan of the old-fashioned video recorder Mr Larsson was determined to find a way to breathe new life into them. Taking out the motor and attaching it to a meat grinder that dispenses fresh cat food might not be the most obvious way to go about it but in many ways it isn't far removed from the original use. The timer, instead of recording your favourite TV... (BBC News -- Technology)
Top 10 Worst Video Game Vacations Apr 28, 2009
Not only is my Geiger counter clacking like an arthritic boa constrictor, but there seem to be several invisible giant death bubbles that have already crushed all my John Grisham books into a small, acorn-shaped lump. Just knowing these murderous anomalies are just floating around everywhere makes it a little hard to enjoy a relaxing walk through the countryside. (IGN PS2)
Sci society: From gamma rays to blood splatters, science fair has it all Mar 24, 2009
Whipping out a Geiger counter, she got an immediate squeal from the orange bowl in her display indicating the still-measurable gamma radiation coming from the uranium oxide in the glaze. In her research, Michels not only learned the principles and practicalities of radiation shielding, she also picked up a bit of history. (Missoulian, MT)
Some homeowners, concerned about radioactivity, testing granite countertops Mar 17, 2009
Linda Kincaid, a California industrial hygienist and certified radon tester, said she first thought radiation-emitting granite was "a joke, like next it will be Elvis and the Martians." But after a spate of calls last summer, she took a Geiger counter to a granite yard, where it picked up a very active slab ... "I said, 'Look at my Geiger counter. This stuff is hot.'". (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Students tackle non-traditional science projects Mar 15, 2009
The students in Chris' group planned to create their own Geiger counter to test the radiation given off by everyday objects such as dinner plates and refrigerators. "Hopefully (people) will learn there are dangers you can't really see, and they need to be careful even if there is no visible danger," Chris said. (AZCentral -- News)
Review: NERF N-Strike Shoot foam at your TV Feb 17, 2009
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All in a days work, Ringgold native recalls nuclear testing Feb 12, 2009
Neal said he then used a Geiger counter, which measures ionizing radiation, to find the invisible clouds. Once the cloud was found, he plotted its location on a grid map. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
First Person: The menu of life, with a twist Feb 8, 2009
My first week there the British Embassy gave a briefing for journalists that involved a Geiger counter and milk. Scared to eat the local lettuce, or anything fresh, I relied for a while on caviar - then plentiful and incredibly cheap - figuring (falsely) that the radiation may not have penetrated the sturgeons bellies in the depths of the Caspian. (International Herald Tribune -- At Home)
