Health Physics Society

Radon testing as a campus community service

A university health physicist offers radon testing as a campus community service, providing long-term testing kits to residents. The program aims to provide accurate information and reassurance to homeowners concerned about radon levels in their homes.

SourceHealth Physics Society·DateJul 12, 2006

Radioactive scorpion venom for fighting cancer

Researchers have developed a radioactive version of scorpion venom that targets and kills glioma cells, offering a promising new treatment for high-grade brain cancer. The therapy involves injecting the compound into patients, which releases radiation to kill the tumor cells.

SourceHealth Physics Society·DateJun 27, 2006