Episode
Selects: How X-Rays Work
48:16
Published: Sat Oct 09 2021
Description
Like many huge discoveries, X-rays were accidentally stumbled upon. That serendipity led to a medical breakthrough still in use today. Learn about how X-rays are created and why they make such delightful images of our bones, in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rosie O'Donnell explores unconventional questions about the link between the brain and our experiences, including the possibility of creating new senses for humans.
00:00 - 02:54 (02:54)
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Rosie O'Donnell explores unconventional questions about the link between the brain and our experiences, including the possibility of creating new senses for humans. The podcast is part of the outspoken podcast network and can be listened to on various platforms.
EpisodeSelects: How X-Rays Work
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The speaker shares personal experiences with X-rays, questioning their necessity for certain illnesses and injuries, and reflects on how medical advancements have revolutionized the healing process.
02:54 - 06:46 (03:52)
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The speaker shares personal experiences with X-rays, questioning their necessity for certain illnesses and injuries, and reflects on how medical advancements have revolutionized the healing process.
EpisodeSelects: How X-Rays Work
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The discovery of X-rays was nearly named something else entirely, as the term "X" was used as a placeholder by its discoverer while awaiting further research.
06:46 - 09:29 (02:43)
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The discovery of X-rays was nearly named something else entirely, as the term "X" was used as a placeholder by its discoverer while awaiting further research.
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In this conversation, the hosts talk about how photons transfer energy to atoms, the relationship between distance and energy, and how the energy of a photon determines its type.
09:29 - 15:56 (06:26)
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In this conversation, the hosts talk about how photons transfer energy to atoms, the relationship between distance and energy, and how the energy of a photon determines its type.
EpisodeSelects: How X-Rays Work
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The podcast features a casual conversation with friends discussing their professional views on X-ray technology and the impact of atomic weight on the interaction with photons.
15:56 - 20:33 (04:37)
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The podcast features a casual conversation with friends discussing their professional views on X-ray technology and the impact of atomic weight on the interaction with photons.
EpisodeSelects: How X-Rays Work
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X-rays are photons that are absorbed by denser, calcium-rich bones when an x-ray is taken.
20:33 - 24:58 (04:25)
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X-rays are photons that are absorbed by denser, calcium-rich bones when an x-ray is taken. X-rays generated on Earth don't come from rocks, but when concentrated in a machine, it can be projected through a small window.
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This podcast explains how x-rays are created in a machine by using electrons that hit a tungsten anode and create radiation, and how the machine is not as technologically advanced as one might think.
24:58 - 28:45 (03:46)
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This podcast explains how x-rays are created in a machine by using electrons that hit a tungsten anode and create radiation, and how the machine is not as technologically advanced as one might think.
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X-rays can pass through heart tissues, muscles, blood vessels, etc.
28:45 - 32:06 (03:21)
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X-rays can pass through heart tissues, muscles, blood vessels, etc. To get a proper image of such regions fluoroscopy and injecting patients with radiological dense liquids become necessary procedures.
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The podcast discusses the dangers of ionizing radiation, including the potential for mutations and cancer in the body.
32:06 - 37:58 (05:51)
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The podcast discusses the dangers of ionizing radiation, including the potential for mutations and cancer in the body. The guest speakers share their insight on the topic, including personal experiences and scientific knowledge.
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This transcript discusses the varying levels of radiation that come with different types of x-rays and CT scans and the potential risks associated with overexposure to radiation.
37:59 - 41:17 (03:18)
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This transcript discusses the varying levels of radiation that come with different types of x-rays and CT scans and the potential risks associated with overexposure to radiation.
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The article highlights the use of x-rays in the medical field and the importance of exploring alternatives before receiving an x-ray.
41:17 - 45:53 (04:36)
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The article highlights the use of x-rays in the medical field and the importance of exploring alternatives before receiving an x-ray. It also suggests donating funds to Last Door Recovery Society to help purchase a brain scanner to measure the results of their program.
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Rosie O'Donnell's podcast and David Eagleman's podcast, Inner Cosmos, can be found on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.
45:53 - 48:01 (02:07)
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Rosie O'Donnell's podcast and David Eagleman's podcast, Inner Cosmos, can be found on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Inner Cosmos explores the relationship between our brains and experiences and tackles unusual questions such as creating new senses for humans.