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The Forum: Radioactivity: Friend or Foe?

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A symbol for radioactivity is visible on a radioactively-contaminated container. Photo by Getty Images

09/07/2016 GMT

Radioactivity: Friend or Foe?

BBC World Service - The Forum, Radioactivity: Friend or Foe?

Separating the benefits of radioactivity from its dangers

Separating the benefits of radioactivity from its dangers, with Timothy Jorgensen, Melissa Denecke and Nicolas Prantzos

One of the first things that comes to mind when thinking of radioactivity is often a nuclear accident or dangerous rays. But radioactivity is in fact a much more varied phenomenon, one that can bring us great benefits as well as put us in danger. With help from three experts, Rajan Datar looks for a more nuanced picture of the role radioactivity plays in our lives.

Photo: A symbol for radioactivity is visible on a radioactively-contaminated container. (Getty Images)

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