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13-May-08

Invasive species: Microwaves 'cook ballast aliens'

"US researchers say they have developed an effective way to kill unwanted plants and animals that hitch a ride in the ballast waters of cargo vessels."

Category: Radiation, Transport

1-May-08

Afghan 'health link' to uranium

"Doctors in Afghanistan say rates of some health problems affecting children have doubled in the last two years. Some scientists say the rise is linked to use of weapons containing depleted uranium (DU) by the US-led coalition...

Category: Weapons, Radiation

28-Apr-08

UN probes US Syria reactor claim

The UN's nuclear watchdog has said it will investigate US claims that Syria was building a secret nuclear reactor with North Korean help.

Category: Radiation, Weapons

27-Apr-08

Skin cancer epidemic as Britons flock to the sun

"Britain's love affair with the sun is taking a dramatic toll. As young people flock to the beach or the tanning salon, cancerous melanomas are reaching epidemic levels in some parts of the country. Mobile skin clinics are to...

Category: Radiation

21-Apr-08

Health risk may lead to sunbed ban for young

"Children under the age of 18 could be prevented from using sunbeds as concern about excessive use and the potential health risks continues to grow"

Category: Radiation

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