radiation
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It works by hatching flies in an enclosed space, and then exposing them to radiation to make them sterile before releasing them into the wild.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
It collects incoming terahertz radiation and channels it into narrow gaps where the detection process takes place.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Previous detectors based on the same principle showed promising sensitivity, but they captured only a small portion of incoming radiation because they depended on individual antenna elements.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Avery was diagnosed with a rare, highly aggressive brain cancer and underwent chemotherapy, radiation and a risky surgery.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
The following morning, the radiation levels at the plant dropped sufficiently for reinforcements to join the Fukushima 50, bringing the total number of workers on-site to 580.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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