I mention ionizing vs non-ionizing radiation back in my post from Nov 10.<\/a> The basic concept is that ionizing radiation can damage molecules in the body without your feeling it, while non-ionizing can’t. Therefore, ionizing is much more dangerous. X-rays and gamma rays are examples, but significant exposure to them doesn’t occur naturally.<\/p>\n The main type of radiation you hear people warn against, in everyday contexts, seems to be UV. UV is an interesting case: it’s ionizing, but can’t penetrate past the skin. In the skin and eyes, however, it can cause molecular damage. Hence the precautions surrounding it.<\/p>\n Source:<\/p>\n livescience.com<\/a><\/p>\n cancer.org<\/a><\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-tutoring about radiation: the tutor mentions UV in terms of ionizing. I mention ionizing vs non-ionizing radiation back in my post from Nov 10. The basic concept is that ionizing radiation can damage molecules in the body without your feeling …<\/p>\n