#gamma radiation

[mindblowingscience]

Scientists have synthesized a form of glass that can knit itself back together after being damaged by gamma radiation. Researchers observed films of chalcogenide glass with gamma-ray-induced defects gradually become whole again over time at room temperature, returning to a state of structural integrity without any other intervention. The discovery, led by engineer Myungkoo Kang of Alfred University in the US, reveals a material that could be really useful in places like space environments, where gamma radiation is streaming constantly, or radioactive facilities where sensors durable to radiation would make a huge difference.

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[aphidoideart]

I dreamt with a sky full of angels

They turned the air radioactive

[a-typical]

Inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, scientists have discovered a black fungus capable of feeding on deadly gamma radiation.

Scientists believe this mechanism could be used to make biomimicking substances that both block radiation from penetrating and turn it into a renewable energy source. (x)

How it works:

Melanin and Radiation: The fungus contains melanin, a pigment also found in human skin, which appears to capture ionizing radiation and convert it into chemical energy—a process scientifically termed "radiosynthesis," somewhat analogous to photosynthesis in plants but using radiation instead of sunlight.

Radiotrophic Behavior: This extraordinary capability, known as "radiotrophic" behavior, allows the fungus to use radiation as an energy source to grow and sustain itself, even in high-radiation environments like the remnants of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

Implications:

Bioremediation: These radiation-consuming fungi could potentially be used in cleaning up radioactive waste sites, offering a biological approach to absorbing and potentially neutralizing harmful radiation.

Space Exploration: Their remarkable ability to survive in extreme radiation environments makes them a fascinating subject for astrobiology. They could provide critical insights into the potential for life on radiation-exposed planets or help develop innovative strategies to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation during long-duration space missions.

Medicine and Research: The intricate mechanisms by which these fungi process and potentially harness radiation could inspire groundbreaking advances in radioprotective medicines, materials science, and our understanding of biological radiation resistance.

p.s. It's not just fungus. The overall family of extremophiles that live on or despite radiation includes both fungi and bacteria, and different species have different mechanisms for absorbing or tolerating radiation. (x)

[nerds-yearbook]

On November 4, 1977, the television version of the Incredible Hulk premiered. Several changes were made from the comic, including changing Bruce Banner's name to David Banner. In this version, Banner was a scientist who had a lab accident that transformed him into the Hulk. The show took a format similar to the Fugitive. ("The Incredible Hulk", The Incredible Hulk, TV Event)

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"IT HAD TO HAPPEN! BRUCE BANNER MUST GIVE A GIRL A BLOOD TRANSFUSION...!"

PIC INFO: Spotlight on a Marvel house ad promoting the then upcoming monthly title, "The Savage She-Hulk" Vol. 1 #1 (1979). Artwork by John Buscema.

MINI-OVERVIEW: "It surprised me at the time that this ad for the upcoming first issue of Savage She-Hulk (“Watch for it!”) totally left out any mention of its creators, Stan Lee and John Buscema. It only made sense when the second issue hit the stands and Stan the Man and Big John were nowhere to be seen in the credits; She-Hulk was a case of create and run. Why get readers’ hopes up when it would be left to others to carry on Jennifer Walters’ story?"

-- THE 13th DIMENSION (blogspot), "My 13 Favorite 1970s MARVEL COMICS House Ads," posted By Dan Greenfield on Aug 26, 2023

Source: https://13thdimension.com/paul-kupperberg-my-13-favorite-1970s-marvel-comics-house-ads.

[shironezuninja]

Dumb Facebook is acting slow with my Instagram posting connection.

[kingoftieland]

Iron Man’s Anti-Gamma Armor unleashed Tony Stark’s PERSONAL HULK! ☢️

[biology-geology-beaches-india]

The Science Research Cahiers of S. Sunkavally, p 522.

[agreenroad]

Gamma Rays And X Ray Dangers; Deadly Space Radiation That Astronauts Will Be Exposed To When Colonizing Mars Or The Moon

What are gamma rays? What is an X ray? What produces these related types of extremely high energy radiation? What is their effect on human beings? Why are they cancer causing? WHAT ARE GAMMA RAYS? Gamma rays and x rays are on the high energy end of ionizing radiation that causes DNA breakage and damage as it moves through the human body. Human created gamma radiation includes artificially…

[thenotherkid]

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@mistermeanor @queriesntheories @transgurlie

[whats-in-a-sentence]

Both uranium and thorium decay through complex radiochemical reaction series, emitting alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, as shown in Fig. 7.1.

"Environmental Chemistry: A Global Perspective", 4e - Gary W. VanLoon & Stephen J. Duffy

[karynvienerblog]

[thundermations]

STICKBROS SHORTS: THE GREEN BALL

[rochellenorlund1990]

Hulk's blood from his Gamma abilities did make a ball of sunlight to get rid of the vampire blood cells.

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"LET'S START FROM SCRATCH AGAIN AND DO IT RIGHT THIS TIME" -- A 2008 MARVEL STUDIOS STORY.

FILM: "The Incredible Hulk" (2008)

DIRECTOR: Louis Leterrier

SCREENWRITER: Zack Penn

CINEMATOGRAPHY: Peter Menzies Jr.

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Marvel Studios & Valhalla Motion Pictures

DISTRIBUTION: Universal Pictures

OVERVIEW: "In 2003, Universal released Ang Lee's adaptation of "The Incredible Hulk," one of the most popular and enduring Marvel superheroes (titled "Hulk"). Five years later, Universal has released yet another version of "The Incredible Hulk" (which opened June 13th). This new Hulk movie is actually a "let's start from scratch again and do it right this time" concept. That's because Lee's cerebral approach did not wow the fan base.

PART II: Five years later, Marvel Studios is trying to re-launch the franchise on its own -- Universal is only distributing the movie. French action specialist Louis Leterrier ("The Transporter") directed a brand new cast, featuring Edward Norton as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, and opted for a completely different approach to visual effects.

In 2003, Industrial Light & Magic created some 600 effects shots. In 2008, VFX Supervisor Kurt Williams and VFX Producer Paul Molles oversaw about 800 shots produced by seven different facilities. Rhythm & Hues (including R&H India) produced 224 character animation shots, plus 10 composites, while Hydraulx realized 248 shots featuring complex composites, CG environments, CG helicopter and a full CG Abomination transformation.

Other key vendors included Soho VFX (114 shots -- composites and CG environments) and Image Engine (75 shots -- blood drop shot, plus a CG environment for Rhythm & Hues). Lola VFX, G Creative and X1 also worked on the project."

-- ANIMATION WORLD NETWORK (AWN), ""The Incredible Hulk": Back to Basics," Alain Bielik gets the jump on "The Incredible Hulk" by speaking with Rhythm & Hues, by Alain Bielik, c. June 2008

Sources: Pinterest, Twitter, www.awn.com/vfxworld/incredible-hulk-back-basics, various, etc...

[zenkaiankokuart]

Can't pet him cuz of radiation? Haha! I got robot hands! ... Although maybe I shouldn't be standing so close.

I absolutely adore @sunnydbeam's Biohazard! Finally had some time to sit down and draw fanart! I hope I got the scale right, I know he's a big lad.