A body belt that protects people from the worst effects of gamma radiation has been developed by an Israeli company called Stemrad. The device, called Stemrad 360 Gamma, could be a real boon for the emergency services in case of a nuclear incident, RT reports.
....The device can protect the wearer for doses of up to 1,000 rads – a high level of radiation poisoning that can cause serious illness and even death – though it doesn't offer full protection or allow an unlimited stay in an irradiated area.
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