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Is radiation dangerous? - Matt Anticole

Written By TED-Ed on Monday, Mar 14, 2016 | 11:27 AM

 
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-radiation-dangerous-matt-anticole When we hear the word radiation, it’s tempting to picture huge explosions and frightening mutations. But that’s not the full story — radiation also applies to rainbows and a doctor examining an X-ray. So what is it, really, and how much should we worry about its effects? Matt Anticole describes the different types of radiation. Lesson by Matt Anticole, animation by Tinmouse Animation Studio.