The Truth About Radiation Sickness: What Actually Happens?

Radiation sickness been portrayed in movies and television for more than 50 years—but how accurate is that really? Join Michael Aranda and learn what radiation sickness is actually like, and how the movies got it right, or wrong! Check out this new episode of SciShow!

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