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2. Thermal radiation - Wikipedia

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   Radiant heat panel for testing precisely quantified energy exposures at National Research Council, near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Thermal radiation plays a crucial role in human comfort, influencing perceived temperature sensation. Various technologies have been developed to enhance thermal comfort, including personal heating and cooling devices.

3. Microwave burn - Wikipedia

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   Microwave burns are burn injuries caused by thermal effects of microwave radiation absorbed in a living organism.. In comparison with radiation burns caused by ionizing radiation, where the dominant mechanism of tissue damage is internal cell damage caused by free radicals, the type of burn caused by microwave radiation is by heat—health effects colloquially associated with the term ...

4. Electromagnetic radiation and health - Wikipedia

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   The heating effect varies with the power and the frequency of the electromagnetic energy, as well as the inverse square of distance to the source. The eyes and testes are particularly susceptible to radio frequency heating due to the paucity of blood flow in these areas that could otherwise dissipate the heat buildup.

5. Extreme heat can be dangerous for kids. Here's how to keep ...

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   Why is high heat so dangerous for kids? Anyone can be affected by high temperatures, but they can be especially tough on children, Dr. Daniel Ganjian, a pediatrician at Providence Saint John’s ...

6. Acute radiation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   This event is also known as "flash", where radiant heat and light are bombarded into any given victim's exposed skin, causing radiation burns. [31] Death is highly likely, and radiation poisoning is almost certain if one is caught in the open with no terrain or building masking-effects within a radius of 0–3 km from a 1 megaton airburst.

7. How to Know When the Heat Is Getting Dangerous - AOL

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   Why is heat so dangerous? It's easy to see the sun's effects on the skin, as too much sun exposure can cause a big red burn or rash. And sunburns raise your risk of skin cancers including melanoma ...