Is Marcellus Shale too hot to handle? Nov 9, 2009
As New York gears up for gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale, state officials have made a potentially troubling discovery about the wastewater created by the process: It's radioactive ... And the state would have to sort out how its laws for radioactive waste might apply to drilling and how the waste could affect water supplies and the environment ... What scientists call naturally occurring radioactive materials -- known by the acronym NORM -- are common in oil and gas drilling waste, and... (Albany Times Union)
New hope for osteoporosis sufferers (6) Nov 9, 2009
It is not to be confused with strontium-90, which is radioactive and results from nuclear fallout. Strontium is found in food, water and in trace amounts in the human skeleton. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Higher Incidence Of Thyroid Cancer In Volcanic Area Of Sicily Nov 9, 2009
(July 14, 2006) Exposure to radioactive iodine increases the risk of thyroid cancer in children and adolescents, a study of thyroid cancer incidence after the Chornobyl accident shows ... (July 5, 2006) In a study of thyroid cancer after the Chornobyl accident in 1986, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health report that exposure to radioactive iodine ingested through the. (Science Daily)
Nuclear fast-track plan awaited Nov 9, 2009
But he warned: "Nuclear power leaves a deadly legacy of radioactive waste that remains highly dangerous for tens of thousands of years and costs tens of billions of pounds to manage. "And building new plants would divert precious resources from developing safe renewable power, while doing little to bring about the urgent emissions reductions that are desperately needed within the next decade. " Robin Oakley, head of Greenpeace's climate and energy campaign, said nuclear power was a "dangerous... (BBC News -- UK)
Jacobs transforms Theragenics Nov 8, 2009
That low-key identity fits the profile of , a maker of radioactive seeds that treat prostate cancer, and its CEO Christine Jacobs. Jacobs relishes being out of sight, saying, I m 50 miles outside the city inside an electric fence. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Sub adviser quits over colleague Nov 5, 2009
The group has to decide how to deal with the radioactive and non-radioactive hazardous wastes from the submarines in the short and long term. In a resignation letter to the group, Dr Hunt wrote: "It seems my own advice is uncomfortable for the MoD and therefore ignored and seen as trouble making rather than what it is: a genuine attempt to improve the governance of the project through fair and honest consultation and open and transparent decision-making. "Given that the MoD is reneging on... (BBC News -- UK)
New technology aids in breast cancer detection Nov 5, 2009
According to Steve Danehy, director of media relations, communications and marketing at Lahey, the Burlington hospital is the only hospital to utilize the new technology, which involves injecting a radioactive dye into the breast and using a specialized high-resolution camera to illuminate any abnormalities that could be cancerous ... Scintigraphy s use in diagnosing breast cancer was discovered accidentally, Angelakis said, when it was found that radioactive substances used in cardiac stress... (Lincoln Journal, MA)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
- $300,000 for a GPS-equipped helicopter to hunt for radioactive rabbit droppings at the Hanford nuclear reservation in Washington state. - $30 million for a spring training baseball complex for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. (The Drudge Report)
Pants Still on Fire Nov 3, 2009
But his reluctance to accept it is a sign of just how radioactive Wilson still is to moderate Republicans. (Christie isn't exactly a centrist, but he did beat out conservative Steve Lonegan in the primary. (Slate)
Nasa to irradiate monkeys for space voyage research... Nov 3, 2009
" Who better to assess the effects immediate and at longer time points than the people who propose this kind of test. Jack and Eleanor would be able to provide far more information than using monkeys who are unable to speak our language. After the radiation experiments, Jack and Eleanor can look forward to a lifetime of being looked after by staff and veterinarians at McLean Hospital.An Oncologist will freely provide chemotherapy. They will surely enjoy themselves. Tsueg on November 02, 2009 at... (The Drudge Report)
A bipartisan boost for the parks Nov 3, 2009
It is an interesting crack in the polarization of Washington, particularly since in other environmental issues, Murkowski and Alexander are among the leading Republicans trying to force the Democrats to accept a climate change bill that would hasten the building of new nuclear power plants, still a radioactive issue with environmentalists because of the waste produced. The crack was there because the Bush administration had created a national embarrassment that not even a critical number of... (Boston Globe)
Open Forum: Check out the Brainerd library Oct 31, 2009
Fluoride chemical is so toxic and radioactive it can't be legally dumped into any body of water (including the ocean). The sale of this poison has made some corporations rich. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
This is your brain on fatty acids Oct 31, 2009
The discovery emerged from work with live neurons in a dish, to which the scientists first fed radioactive palmitate, then separated out the NMDA receptors ... By tracking the radioactive fat, they were able to determine where on the NMDA receptor the fat had attached. (EurekAlert!)
Iran's Nuclear Response Creates a Quandary for Obama Oct 31, 2009
The breadth of opposition to the deal within Tehran suggests that dealing with the U.S. may be politically radioactive for the Iranian government. The Obama Administration had hoped the deal would buy more time for its engagement strategy, particularly with Israel threatening to launch a military attack if diplomatic measures failed to stop Iran's enrichment program in the near future. (Time.com)
NASA to start irradiating monkeys Oct 30, 2009
Tests aim to see how radioactive environment of space impacts humans. NASA will be exposing 18 to 28 squirrel monkeys to low doses of radiation to understand the effects of long distance space travel. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Narcotic Unit to Hold Medication Take-Back Event Oct 30, 2009
Items not accepted: Sharp objects or needles; radioactive medications; bio-hazardous materials; glass thermometers or other medical devices; other household waste. For more information, contact the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit at 636-239-9700. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
The world waits on Iran Oct 29, 2009
They also wanted to take environmental samples from around the plant to analyse if any radioactive material has been moved into the facility. Iranian officials have previously said that no radioactive materials have been put inside the plant as it is still under construction. (iAfrica.com)
Progress being made on water filtration Oct 29, 2009
Radionuclide contamination is a naturally-occurring breakdown of minuscule radioactive particles within the bedrock of the Earth s crust. As groundwater is pulled through the bedrock containing the particles a tiny portion of the contamination attaches itself to the water molecules. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
With cancer, it's always personal Oct 28, 2009
He very well may not have needed the radioactive seeds doctors implanted in him and that have caused him complications since. The exhaustive studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine probably will prompt more "watchful waiting," rather than treatment, in insignificant cases like his. (Juneau Empire)
Remainder of H1N1 vaccine goes to health care providers Oct 28, 2009
While I am convinced our government is not trying to kill us, (well Farmington does have radioactive water). I hope this is not a case where the road to hell is paved with the best intenetions. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Hidden Costs Of Energy Production And Use Oct 28, 2009
The potential risks from a proposed long-term facility for storing high-level radioactive waste need further evaluation before they can be quantified. Life-cycle CO2 emissions from nuclear, wind, biomass, and solar power appear to be negligible when compared with fossil fuels. (Science Daily)
5 nuggets of knowledge about tea Oct 28, 2009
thorium: noun, a rare, grayish, metallic, radioactive element used in the making of gas mantles, electronic equipment and as a nuclear fuel; its symbol is Th. thrips: noun, very small, destructive, usually winged insects that suck the juices of plants. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Herbal Tonic For Radiotherapy? Gingko Biloba Tree May Protect Cells From Radiation Damage Oct 27, 2009
They then compared the effects of gamma radiation from radioactive cesium on the white blood cells compared to the untreated control samples. The team uses a light microscope to look for lymphocytes undergoing programmed cell death, or apoptosis, as a result of radiation exposure. (Science Daily)
Nuclear energy gains spot in climate debate Oct 26, 2009
Nuclear power still faces daunting challenges, including the fate of highly radioactive reactor waste. Reactors remain a tempting target for terrorists, requiring ever vigilant security measures. (Boston Globe)
Toxic alert as US ship heads for India Oct 24, 2009
radioactive substances. PCBs and asbestos are known to cause various cancers. (Asia Times Online)
Iran Fails to Accept U.N. Uranium Enrichment Plan Oct 24, 2009
Friday's report quotes an unnamed source close to Iran's negotiating team as saying Tehran is waiting for a response to its proposal to buy nuclear fuel for the reactor, which is used to make radioactive medical isotopes. Iran's response will come as a disappointment to the U.S., Russia and France, which all endorsed the U.N. plan Friday. (Newsmax)
- BRAWLEY: City’s Fall Clean-up set 0 Oct 24, 2009
Do not bring stucco, explosives, sheet rock, ammunitions, medical waste, roofing materials, radioactive materials, construction materials or hazardous waste such as paints or oil. If you have any questions call Allied Waste at 1-760-355-0004. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Activists appeal Kettleman decision Oct 24, 2009
Meanwhile, state agencies are trying to decide whether radioactive waste from the Santa Susana Field Laboratory can be sent to Kettleman even though its permit does not normally allow radioactive materials ... The appeal further alleges that the county refused to translate any documents into Spanish despite a 1991 court ruling that ordered it to do so in a similar matter, and that the environmental assessment failed to acknowledge the fact that radioactive materials that do not usually meet... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Nuclear exercise conducted in Callaway Oct 23, 2009
This year a mock earthquake in New Madrid caused a crack in the containment building at the Callaway Nuclear Plant, causing a release of radioactive material. Wind carried a mock radioactive plume through parts of Callaway County ... People living in the area affected by the radioactive plume were ordered to report to the temporary emergency reception and care center set up Hearnes Multipurpose Center in Columbia. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Mass extinctions: I am become Death, destroyer of worlds Oct 23, 2009
The potassium-argon radioactive dating method shows the crater was created within a gnat s whisker of the extinction. Calculations suggest that the nuclear winter from the impact would have lasted years. (The Economist)
Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma Canc... Oct 22, 2009
According to Mesothelioma Web, there are two forms of "monoclonal antibodies used for cancer treatment: [n]aked monoclonal antibodies (those with no drug or radioactive material attached to them) and conjugated monoclonal antibodies (those joined to chemotherapy drugs, radioactive particles or toxins." Of the two, naked monoclonal antibodies are most commonly used, and have sometimes been utilized as a first or second line treatment. In addition to monoclonal antibody therapy and the active... (Suite101.com)
Landfill expansion a go: Commission OKs controversial Kettleman plan Oct 21, 2009
Most recently, a plan to haul radioactive waste to Ketteman has angered the groups. But there were no protesters on Monday. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Mavericks' Cuban makes case for steroid use Oct 21, 2009
Cuban said he hoped his comments would initiate a conversation on a topic that is considered radioactive. If the proper medical criteria are met, he added, "why wouldn't we" use them for medical reasons. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
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)
A Slow Death by NHK-TV "Tokaimura A... Oct 20, 2009
The blue glow was the Cherenkov Light, which appears around radioactive material when it achieves criticality. They had accidentally created a self-sustaining nuclear reaction, accompanied by the release of a massive quantity of neutrons. (Suite101.com)
Waste soil shipment to Kettleman raises concerns Oct 20, 2009
Tons of radioactive soil from a former rocket engine test and nuclear research site in Simi Valley could be sent to Kettleman Hills -- if all regulatory agencies sign off on the plan ... Radioactive materials are not usually acceptable to the hazardous waste landfill ... The order set a moratorium on the disposal of radioactive materials from cleaned-up Superfund sites at municipal landfills and has no wording prohibiting it from the kind of landfills like the Kettleman Hills Facility. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Oncologist tries to allay radiation therapy fears Oct 18, 2009
After a lumpectomy to remove the tumor, a balloon with a radioactive seed is inserted into the cavity twice a day for five days. The therapy is based on the idea that if a recurrence happens, it will be within a centimeter or two of the original tumor site, Dr. Howington said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Saving lives through breast cancer imaging Oct 17, 2009
Breast scintigraphy, also called breast gamma imaging, involves injecting a radioactive substance into a patient then using a specialized high-resolution camera to take pictures of the breast to show hot spots where cancer may be present ... Scintigraphy s use in diagnosing breast cancer was discovered accidentally, Angelakis says, when it was found that radioactive substances used in cardiac stress tests also lit up areas of breast cancer. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Does this make your head hurt? Oct 17, 2009
They occur in radioactive decay and are used routinely in medical PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scanners. Beyond those, it gets hard. (BBC News -- UK)
Hazardous waste drop off rescheduled Oct 16, 2009
Latex paint, refuse, radioactive waste, recyclables (bottles, cans and paper), smoke detectors, biological waste, ammunition, explosives, fire extinguishers, leaves/brush, oil filters, syringes, propane tanks, televisions/CRT monitors, gas cylinders, organic peroxides, PCBs, medical waste, asbestos, lithium batteries, used motor oil, septage, pharmaceuticals. Related Stories Loading additional related stories. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Drug Shortages and Public Health Oct 15, 2009
The continuing shortages of two medications for enzyme-deficiency disorders and of technetium-99m, the radioactive isotope most commonly used in cardiac studies, bone scans, and other diagnostic procedures in nuclear medicine, provide a salient reminder that adequate drug supplies cannot be taken for granted. The viral contamination of a Genzyme manufacturing plant in Massachusetts, detected in June 2009, caused an unexpected shortage of imiglucerase (Cerezyme), for. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Nuclear delusions Oct 15, 2009
What they will have in addition to the problem of no reliable long term energy source, would be a world rich in radioactive waste and nuclear arms. Terry - October 15, 2009, 9:33AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Environmental Armageddon? Oct 15, 2009
The department estimated this summer that the low-level radioactive waste should start to move this month. The delay may give Energy Secretary Steven Chu more time to consider a request from a Utah congressman to halt the shipments. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Natives to meet to fight uranium development Oct 14, 2009
In 1979 at Church Rock, a mill's tailings dam holding wall broke and released 94 million gallons of liquid radioactive water into the Rio Puerco, an event which is still considered the second worst nuclear accident in the country. In 2000 SWIUF co-produced a documentary entitled Radioactive Mines to Radioactive Weapons, which was shown at the United Nations as an educational effort to help promote a ban on the use of depleted uranium. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Story tips from the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, October 2009 Oct 14, 2009
This is especially important for tracking radioactive shipments worldwide. Initially, this technology will be used to track hazardous waste to be buried at a waste management facility at ORNL. Down the road, this technology could be used throughout the DOE system and by the transportation industry worldwide. (EurekAlert!)
Can Innovation Save the Economy? Oct 14, 2009
Immunotherapy drugs aim to stimulate the bodys natural immune system so that it can attack or destroy tumors on its own, without the need for invasive radioactive treatments. So far, the drugs, many of which are currently undergoing Phase 3 trials by the Food and Drug Administration, seem to be working pretty well. (Slate)
Danger: Radioactive Oct 13, 2009
Not only is Nathan Deal radioactive now -- and quite likely unelectable -- but he's in even more hot water than that: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has filed an ethics complaint against Deal with the U.S. House after it came to light that not only was his private company doing business with the state of Georgia, but he and his congressional staff have been contacting state officials to keep the deal going. Deal and a business partner had a contract with the state to... (The Augusta Chronicle)
3 hurt in car crash with police cruiser Oct 12, 2009
They include Cold War experiments where children were fed radioactive cereal. Representative Thomas Stanley has filed a bill calling for a formal investigation of the misclassification of patients Fernald patients. (Boston Globe)
Open Forum: They're trying to oust Koering Oct 11, 2009
Why is there absolutely no focus on perfecting nuclear fusion, where there is no radioactive waste by- product at all. Sure, it's a demanding and daunting task. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Leptin Linked With More Aggressive Thyroid Cancer In Middle Eastern Region Oct 10, 2009
(July 14, 2006) Exposure to radioactive iodine increases the risk of thyroid cancer in children and adolescents, a study of thyroid cancer incidence after the Chornobyl accident shows. The study is published in the. (Science Daily)
"I can't do it alone" Oct 10, 2009
That echoed the findings of a report issued last week by the state Department of Environmental Protection, which found elevated levels of radium or radioactive alpha particles in a handful of wells in the sprawling, semi-rural community in central Palm Beach County ... "They all essentially tested positive for radioactive material in the groundwater," he said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Anger erupts at landfill meeting Oct 8, 2009
Angel also raised issue with Boeing's recent plan to haul radioactive waste from the Santa Susana Field Laboratory to Kettleman Hills that is being considered by the state and Waste Management. Cole said that is nothing new. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Meetings set on K-I pills (3) Oct 7, 2009
Although evacuation remains the keystone of emergency response to a nuclear accident, officials say ingesting KI within a few hours of exposure to radioactive iodine can protect the thyroid gland and prevent certain cancers. Information can be obtained by calling a Michigan Department of Community Health hotline at (800) 648-6942 or by going to the Web site, www. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Raise tower to cut costs? Oct 5, 2009
Cellphones and towers emit non-ionizing radiation, a far less intense form of energy than the ionized radiation associated with radioactive forms, like X-ray tubes. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Shooting victim says Russia links should be probed Oct 3, 2009
He went on the February 2007 show to discuss the murder in London of Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko, a former KGB agent who was poisoned with radioactive polonium. British authorities later named a chief suspect: Andrei Lugovoi, a flashy millionaire businessman and former KGB officer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Gas-Mask Bra, Tequila Diamonds Among 2009 Ig Nobels Oct 3, 2009
"I realized that just having a simple mask could reduce major contributions to internal radiation, like iodine-131," which caused significant damage to people who breathed in radioactive dust, Bodnar said. The brassiere, she added, could prove to be an important, always-available defense against all manner of disasters or terrorist attacks. (National Geographic)
DEP: Acreage water not tainted Oct 3, 2009
But the DEP also noted that such radioactive contamination often occurs naturally ... Radium-226 and radium-228 are naturally occurring radioactive metals that could cause cancer at elevated levels ... Alpha particles, which come from the decay of radioactive elements, serve as a measure of radiation. (The Palm Beach Post)
October 2009 Geology and GSA Today highlights Oct 2, 2009
The implication is that Earth's continental crust would have been pocked with natural nuclear reactors, contaminating the environment with hazardous, radioactive byproducts. Cullen and Coogan discuss the potentially significant and severe impacts that these natural reactors had on the evolution of life and the further oxygenation of our atmosphere. (EurekAlert!)
Investment in Endomagnetics Limited Oct 2, 2009
Locating the sentinel nodes involves injecting a radioactive dye into the lymph around the tumour ... However the use of radioisotopes presents the hospital administration with significant, and expensive, logistical burden and there is also reluctance on the part of patients to receive a radioactive injection ... It uses a detection system based on magnetics rather than radiation, with the radioactive dye being replaced by an MRI contrast agent and a novel hand-held magnetic sensor replacing the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Radon: Second Leading Cause Of Lung Cancer, European Study Confirms Oct 1, 2009
Numerous studies worldwide have shown that radon, a natural radioactive gas that seeps into homes in some regions, is the second leading factor (after smoking) in causing people to develop lung cancer ... 000 becquerels (Bq the unit used to measure radioactive activity) of radon per cubic metre inside homes ... Sainz points out that radon is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas generated by the decay of uranium-238 (a natural radioactive element present in all rocks and soil in varying... (Science Daily)
Australia 'uranium' dust concerns Sep 30, 2009
Environmentalists have raised concerns that another giant dust storm blowing its way across eastern Australia may contain radioactive particles ... David Bradbury, a renowned filmmaker and activist, claims the haze that engulfed some of the country's biggest cities in the past week contains radioactive grains - or tailings - carried on gale force winds from a mine in the South Australian desert. (BBC News -- Science)
Australia's Million Tons of Dust Create Ocean Feast, to Cut Carbon Dioxide Sep 30, 2009
The EPA dismissed speculation the dust may have contained radioactive material from uranium mines in Woomera, near the Lake Eyre basin where it originated. Its definitely not radioactive, spokeswoman said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
‘Fringe’ welcomed back by viewers for a second season Sep 30, 2009
The radioactive Russian cosmonaut in the parking lot, however, was something you don t see everyday. Who comes up with this stuff. (Boston Globe)
Budget-battle crossfire hits state agencies Sep 26, 2009
Loss of certification would put the federal government in charge, leading to higher license fees for the users of radioactive material and removing any state input on decisions of where to locate low-level nuclear-waste disposal sites. The state's cash-strapped general fund also is hurt by lack of action. (AZCentral -- News)
Venezuela Seeking Uranium With Iran's Help Sep 26, 2009
But Sergei Novikov, a spokesman for Russian state nuclear agency Rosatom, has said there are no concrete projects and that any joint work on mining deposits of uranium or the radioactive metal thorium would have to wait until Venezuela decides whether it wants Russian help exploring them and, if so, create a joint venture for the purpose. Both Chavez and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are well-known for their anti-U.S. rhetoric, and have forged ties in everything from finance to... (Fox News)
