Monthly Archives: July 2012

Uranium Marbles and Glassware: A Radiation Risk?

Recently, the NNEPC got a call from a middle school where a student had brought in some uranium marbles. Also known as vaseline glass or canary glass, these marbles and similar glass products date back to the 1840s. The glass … Continue reading →

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Kitty vs. Daylily; Or, the time I accidently almost killed my boss’ cat

My yard is filled with blooming daylilies right now, one of my favorite garden plants. Easy to care for, they spread quickly and are always bright and cheery. But this annual display of color brings back a dark daylily memory … Continue reading →

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