Topic: Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Waterboarding For Everyone!
Episode 164 30:08 - 33:16

164: Waterboarding For Everyone!

Terahertz Radiation, DNA Damage, and ANSI Standards

Research from Los Alamos National Laboratory suggests that terahertz radiation used in airport scanners may cause damage to human DNA. The hosts highlight the lack of long-term health studies on millimeter-wave technology and the difficulty in accessing ANSI safety standards. They note that existing safety guidelines often focus on the operators of the machinery rather than the passengers being scanned.