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Radiation Is All Around

Ionizing Radiation

Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Radiation

Risks and Repairs

Geiger Counters

Stealing Uranium Souvenirs

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Quick Fact:
Radiation is all around us. Some kinds of ionizing radiation can be damaging to human health.