RadTown
RadTown is the EPA’s radiation education website. The four areas below contain fact sheets that explain different types, sources, and uses of radioactive material or radiation. Each of the location-based categories below will lead you to in-depth fact sheets, like our Non-Ionizing Radiation Used in Microwave Ovens fact sheet. In addition, the terms listed on our A to Z Index will also take you to fact sheets about those topics.
Women in Radiation History
Woman scientists have made important contributions to our understanding of radiation and its uses. Their achievements were not often recognized in their lifetimes, and their stories are not widely known. Our Women in Radiation History webpage presents slideshows and timelines about the lives of three women who advanced the cause of science. You can also see a video presentation from a woman working in science today—Ms. Lee Veal, Director of EPA’s Radiation Protection Division. Visit Women in Radiation History.
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Learn About Radiation
RadTown classroom materials are free, fun and easy to use in your classrooms.
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Spotlight On...
June is National Safety Month. Always obey safety warnings you see to avoid radioactive areas.