Faustian Bargain or Near-Perfect Providential Gift?

by admin | Nov 3, 2025 | LNT Hypothesis

https://jackdevanney.substack.com/p/faustian-bargain-or-near-perfect?r=30rj4o&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true Major error about Rockwell’s position on LNT corrected. See penultimate paragraph. Thanks to Rod Adams. “I take it that there are two main...

It Is Time to Move Beyond the Linear No-Threshold Theory for Low-Dose Radiation Protection by John J Cardarelli II, Brant A Ulsh

by admin | Oct 3, 2025 | LNT Hypothesis

Research Article Summary The research article evaluates the scientific basis for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s continued use of the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model to estimate cancer risk from low-dose, low-dose-rate ionizing radiation exposures. The...

History of peer review of leading biologically oriented journals in the early decades of the 20th century: Shedding light on Hermann J. Muller’s Nobel Prize-winning research publication strategy

by admin | Sep 28, 2025 | LNT Hypothesis

10 Key Points By the 1920s, peer review was already a normal part of publishing in biology and medicine journals. Most big journals had editorial boards and outside reviewers deciding which studies got accepted. Rejection rates varied, but many papers were turned away...

Impact on SMR support by teaching low-dose radiation using infographics and social license in Canada

by admin | Aug 14, 2025 | LNT Hypothesis

Research Article Summary The article investigates whether targeted infographics about low-dose radiation (LDR) can influence public understanding of LDR and support for small modular reactors (SMRs) in Canada. Two types of infographics were developed and tested: one...

The long reach of Hermann J. Muller: How Muller influenced the development and content of secondary school biology curricula

by admin | Aug 7, 2025 | LNT Hypothesis

Research Article Summary The research article examines the historical influence of Hermann J. Muller on the development of secondary school biology curricula in the United States during the mid-20th century. It describes how federal funding and leadership by the...

The Case Against the Linear No Threshold Theory – LNT

by admin | Jul 12, 2025 | LNT Hypothesis

The linear no-threshold model of radiogenic cancer is false. Because it fails empirically against superior empiricism, it becomes misinformation and opinion, not knowledge, but it is still advocated because it lends contentment to believers.We can no longer tolerate...