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radiation

[rey-dee-ey-shuhn] / ˌreɪ diˈeɪ ʃən /




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To qualify for spaceflight, the processor must withstand intense electromagnetic radiation and dramatic temperature fluctuations that can damage electronics.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Their research pointed to a key factor: the way CO2 molecules interact with infrared light, also known as longwave radiation.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Ethylene oxide is a colorless gas often used in the sterilization of medical devices, particularly those that can’t be cleaned using steam or radiation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

For now, orbital data centers remain much more expensive than those built on Earth, and issues like those caused by space radiation need to be mitigated.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Residents of the town, Minamisoma, had been in the 12-to 19-mile zone around the plant and had been told to stay indoors to avoid radiation.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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