radiation
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A larger atmosphere presents a bigger cross-section to incoming starlight, allowing it to absorb more radiation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Increasing the efficiency of thermal radiation transfer could help make these technologies more viable.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
They said a fire was put out and there were no injuries, with officials adding that radiation levels remained stable.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Eradication was possible through the sterile insect technique, which uses gamma radiation to irradiate screwworm pupae and create sterile male flies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Since the reactor is continually producing radiation, shortening their time near it reduces the amount of radiation workers are likely to absorb.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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