FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

Four Philips CT Scanner Recalls Now Cover an Unintended Radiation Issue Affecting Hospitals Across the United States

FDA posted four Class 2 recalls for Philips CT scanners over an unintended radiation issue. Philips is updating software at no cost to hospitals.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now

1947 mission was part of a larger American effort to understand whether living organisms could survive the journey into space. Beginning in the mid-1940s, military and scientific teams used captured German V-2 rockets for research after World War II.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

6 Places Indians Store Medicines That Quietly Destroy Potency Long Before Expiry

The Kitchen Counter or Shelf Above the StoveA 2019 study published in the journal Medicina found that paracetamol tablets stored at 40°C lost measurable potency within weeks, still well within their printed shelf life. The average Indian kitchen, with a gas stove running twice a day, routinely hits that temperature.…

Times Life · Sep 3

In a 2025 study, Penn State researchers tested porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96.4% of sunlight; a test box stayed 14.7°F cooler than the outdoor air

Innovative researchers have crafted a groundbreaking porous plastic sheet that cools without any electrical input. By reflecting sunlight and emitting thermal radiation into the cosmos, a test box made of this material maintained a notably lower temperature than the surrounding air. This eco-friendly technology showcases significant energy conservation possibilities in…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Why does a microwave door have a metal mesh? The tiny holes are doing something important

The metal mesh found on microwave doors serves an essential safety role. The small perforations allow for visibility while effectively blocking harmful radiation. This design ingeniously takes into account the differences in wavelengths between microwaves and visible light. Additionally, this mesh keeps microwave energy contained, ensuring efficient cooking, much like…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Flight attendant’s breast cancer linked to cosmic radiation, court finds

Sophie Lainault has fought for two and a half years for recognition that her illness was related to her profession

The Independent UK · Aug 27

In 2013, balloons were launched by NASA near the North and South poles to study X-rays in Earth’s atmosphere

In 2013, balloons were launched by NASA near the North and South poles to study X-rays in Earth’s atmosphere as part of the Balloon Array for Radiation-belt Relativistic Electron Losses (BARREL) mission. The mission studied electrons falling from the Van Allen Belts, measured X-rays and electron precipitation, and supported spacecraft…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Human-Related Microbes May Survive on the Moon's South Pole, NASA Researchers Find in a New Study

Some human-associated microbes may survive in sheltered areas near the Moon's South Pole, raising concerns about contamination.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Her Jaw Barely Opened After Cancer Radiation, and Two of Her Own Teeth Were Sitting in Her Airway

A woman treated for oral cancer could barely open her mouth. Doctors then found two of her own teeth in her airway, one deep in a bronchus.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

French flight attendant's breast cancer is recognised as occupational disease

A former Air France flight attendant has had her breast cancer recognised as an occupational illness, a first in France. Judges pointed to night shifts, ionising radiation and second-hand smoke.

Euronews · Aug 26