Is Atomic Radiation as Dangerous as We Thought?

German site Spiegel.de reports: A mounting number of studies are coming to some surprising conclusions about the dangers of nuclear radiation. It might not be as deadly as is widely believed.

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melancholy

an old friend came to visit. its been a while.
an old friend, but she's an old friend no more.
time apart made her a stranger. time away is making me stronger.
for now i know, i will be alone no more.

the lingering sense she leaves behind, drives me into her arms.
but i know i can hide no more.
she is never meant to last. and she will never be mine.
for i am alone no more.