ATOM AS AID TO HEALTH
Achievements Of Nuclear Age
(N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) (Rec. 10 p.m.) GENEVA, August 11. Atom scientists at Geneva today investigated the functions of man’s latest aid to health and to the preven-tion-and cure of diseases—the radio isotope, one of the most valuable by-products of the nuclear age. Less than 60 years since man first discovered the phenomenon of radioactivity in uranium—the raw material of atomic energy—delegates from 72 nations at the “atoms for peace” conference discussed how the long-hidden power could be channelled for medical, agricultural and biological uses. British, United States and Russian scientists plan today to present the results of their investigations into the work achieved by isotopes in combating cancer, their use in industry and their powers in stimulating the growth of plants, thus increasing agricultural production. Meanwhile, chemists and physicists at Geneva are exchanging experiences on probably the greatest problem of atomic science—how to handle and control highly radioactive substances with safety.
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Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27735, 12 August 1955, Page 11
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