A DIY Guide to Collecting Radioactive Rocks Gets Glowing Reviews
Check out this awesome DIY guide from Alysson Rowan, recently featured on Atlas Obscura.
Called Here Be Dragons, the free PDF covers what radiation actually is, how “hot” minerals appear in nature, and how to safely collect and store them. It’s become a go-to resource for the radioactive rockhound community. “It’s just so comprehensive and relevant,” says Aaron Van Alstine, a medical student who founded the /r/Radioactive_Rocks subreddit, where people share macro photos of specimens, swap collection spots, and show off scientific equipment.
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