If we're going to embrace nuclear energy, we want to understand the effects of radiation and how to handle them. And that\u2019s just the sort of work Dr. Lauren Jackson does! She joins us to talk about how radiation affects people, and what steps are being taken to protect the public in the event of a nuclear incident. Plus, she answers some caller questions, including one from Tiffany in Detroit who wonders: Should I be as scared of nuclear radiation as I am!?\xa0\n\nYou can listen to ad-free new episodes of\xa0Science\xa0Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to\xa0stitcherpremium.com\xa0and use promo code \u2018SCIENCE.'\n\n\n\n\nThis episode is sponsored by American Dental Association (ADA.org/sciencerules), Credo Mobile (www.credo.com/science), DoorDash (code: SCIENCERULES), MagellanTV (www.magellantv.com/sciencerules), and Quality Logo Products (www.qualitylogo.com code: SCIENCERULES).