Oct 12 Enveloped in Radiation

Radioactivity is a natural part of everyone's life, but few truly understand its nature. Mikkel Øberg, a health physicist at DD, is attempting to address this, partly by volunteering this year as a communicator for 'Science on Tour'.

TThrough “Science on Tour,” the nationwide Science Festival offers all schools the opportunity to host visits from researchers, students, professionals, and others working in natural sciences, technology, and health. At this year's festival, two schools chose to book Mikkel Øberg and his presentation on “A World Enveloped in Radioactivity and Radiation.”

The presentation focused on radiation, which is ubiquitous – from food, water, and humans themselves, to cosmic radiation and medical examinations. Through simple measurement experiments and an engaging quiz, students at schools in Nivå and Kongens Lyngby were introduced to the three fundamental types of radiation and the effects of radiation on the human body.

For Mikkel Øberg, communicating about radiation to the public is a crucial part of his job:
“There are so many prejudices and misconceptions about radioactivity. I am always willing to participate, hoping to encourage people to reflect on the subject and perhaps even seek more information themselves,” states the health physicist.

Read more at naturvidenskabsfestival.dk about, among other things, 'Science on Tour'.