Effects of Radiation on Life — Overview & Examples

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• Radiation Damage Radiation sickness is different from other illnesses in that radiation affects our cells at a genetic level. If our DNA is damaged, our bodies' capacity for cel…

  By Tristan Gibbons

• Radiation sickness is like something out of a horror movie. You can't see it! The only way to know you're exposed is with a Geiger counter or dosimeter. Even worse, you don't kn…

  By Eric Sears

• (Video) Is radiation dangerous? - Matt Anticole By Ted-Ed In this video, Ted-Ed explores the different types of radiation. Not all types of radiation are dangerous. But, some ar…

  By Eric Sears