On this day in 1934 the first full-body X-ray photograph in colour was taken in a one-second exposure by Arthur Fuchs while working at the Eastman Kodak Company. Fuchs and his colleagues developed a shield that had different densities that could let more X-rays pass through the thicker parts of the body, while allowing less for the thinner areas like the arms and legs. If the shield had a uniform density, they would not have a clear image as thinner areas of the body would be more washed out from too many X-rays getting through, while the thicker parts would be too dark as too few would get through. Their work took X-ray photography to another level, and today it is a key tool used in nuclear medicine to diagnose diseases and health conditions. You can see Fuchs’ X-ray photograph at the Chicago Roentgen Society.
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At the #OPECFundDevForum this week, the IAEA and The OPEC Fund for International Development have formally agreed to strengthen our joint efforts to tackle the world’s growing health, food, energy and climate development challenges with nuclear science and technology. The new practical arrangement will focus on improving access to #CancerCare4All through the #RaysOfHope initiative, boosting agriculture through #Atoms4Food and more. Read on: atoms.iaea.org/3VYL6xm
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Two African laboratories—Zimbabwe’s Central Veterinary Laboratory and Uganda’s Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories—have attained accreditation to the international standard for testing and calibration in laboratories with the support of the IAEA and FAO. These accreditations are instrumental in enhancing food safety in the region. Food business operators in Zimbabwe and Uganda can now rely on these local laboratories to test poultry, fruits, vegetables and other food products for any chemical hazards rather than having to send samples out of the country for testing. This reduces costs and minimizes the risk of spreading transboundary diseases. Accredited laboratories can also play a role in investigations including forensics, poisoning and paternity tests. atoms.iaea.org/4eHOp3l
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Retired K-12 Assistant Principal (Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools), PDK International Distinguished Educator, @MarquisWho'sWho EduAdmin 21-22
4dand modern x-rays have come a tremendous way #StandingOnTheShouldersOfGiants