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Radioactivity is an invisible but omnipresent part of our lives. We absorb radiation through the air, food and our environment - often without realizing it. In addition to natural sources such as cosmic radiation and radon, which is produced by the radioactive decay of uranium in the soil and leaks from rocks into the ground, there are also artificial sources of radiation, for example from medical examinations or technological applications. But how high is individual radiation exposure actually? The ScienceFact „Risk of radioactivity“ enables a scientifically sound assessment of personal exposure. This gives users a better understanding of radiation in their everyday lives and enables them to make informed decisions about protective measures.

Name of the ScienceFact: Risk of radioactivity
Developed: 2024
Developed by: sonares | Dr. Joachim Rippken
Cooperation partner/source: Robert Koch Institute, Federal Office for Radiation Protection, etc.
Number of queries: 10
Type of queries: Geographical (first two digits of zip code), social (activity level, smoking status, diet), health (radiological examinations)

What can the ScienceFact do?

With the ScienceFact „Risk of radioactivity“, users can calculate their personal radiation exposure. The tool takes various influencing factors into account and presents the results clearly. This gives users a scientifically sound assessment of how high their daily exposure is compared to the average.

How does the ScienceFact work?

1. users enter their data step by step in an interactive form.
2. the widget evaluates the inputs in real time and compares them with scientific averages.
3 The calculation shows the relative risk of radiation exposure due to radioactivity.

Advantages of the ScienceFact

Simple integration
The survey widget can be easily integrated into existing websites using embedded code.

Scientifically sound
The calculations are based on data from current studies by renowned research institutes, federal ministries and federal offices.

Preventive
Easy-to-understand results enable users to better assess their personal risk.

How the ScienceFact can be used

Health portals
... offer their readers the interactive opportunity to better classify their daily radiation exposure with ScienceFact. By integrating the tool, the target group stays on the site longer and engages more intensively with the risk of radiation exposure.

Educational platforms
... use the ScienceFact to provide pupils and students with a practical example of radiation exposure. The interactive content encourages interest in science and makes abstract figures, data and facts tangible.

Trade media
... from the fields of environmental science and radiation protection use ScienceFact to provide their visitors with well-founded information on radiation exposure. The specialist articles are supplemented by an interactive component so that readers can apply the scientific findings directly to the reality of their own lives.

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This is why the ScienceFact was developed

We encounter radioactive radiation every day - often without realizing it. The aim of ScienceFacts is to provide evidence-based information and enable users to better assess their personal radiation exposure.

Data basis and scientific foundation
The calculations are based on data from the Federal Office for Radiation Protection, of the Robert Koch Institute and other renowned research institutions. An interdependent calculation model enables precise evaluation of personal data and transforms the complex calculations into a clear and easy-to-understand presentation.

The relevance of ScienceFacts for science

The data collected anonymously by ScienceFact provides valuable insights into the everyday radiation exposure of different population groups. They enable a more precise analysis of which factors influence individual radiation exposure and how much natural and artificial radiation sources contribute to the overall exposure.

This information can be of great importance for scientific research, as it helps to better understand regional differences in exposure and identify potential health risks at an early stage. In addition, the data collected can contribute to the development of targeted educational measures and recommendations for action to minimize radiation exposure in certain areas of life.

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ScienceFacts can change lives

Radioactivity is a topic that often seems abstract - but we actually encounter it more frequently in everyday life than many people think. A person's exposure to radiation is made up of various natural and artificial sources.

The most important factors include:

  • Natural radiation: Cosmic radiation and radioactive gases such as radon and natural isotopes in food contribute to daily exposure.
  • Artificial radiation: Medical applications such as X-rays or CT scans as well as technical radiation sources influence individual exposure.
  • Lifestyle and place of residence: Altitude or the construction of buildings can influence the personal radiation dose.

The ScienceFact „Risk of radioactivity“ allows these influencing factors to be recorded in a structured manner. Users receive a personalized assessment of their radiation exposure and learn how they can reduce potential exposure.

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About sonares

sonares with headquarters in Berlin and a worldwide ScienceCommunity was founded in 2013. With the mission of making scientific knowledge accessible through modern technologies, sonares develops interactive tools such as ScienceFacts. These solutions make it possible to prepare complex data in a way that is understandable and usable for a broad audience. The main target groups include website operators, scientists and companies in the field of prevention and health. Through close cooperation with research institutions, professional societies and the use of scientific data, the sonar an important contribution to education and prevention. The company stands for scientific integrity, user-friendliness and the promotion of fact-based decisions to support an informed society.

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