• Smoke detectors help protect you from fires thanks to a built-in radioisotope

• Radiation can kill harmful food borne bacteria

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• Nuclear power provides about 20% of U.S. electricity

• Radiation can sterilize saline solution for contact lenses

• Radiation plays a role in improving quality of cotton and synthetic fabrics for clothing

• Radiation gauges help measure thickness of coatings on cookware and materials used to wrap and protect foods

• Radiation plays a role in improving agricultural products

• Development of new medicines often depends on radioisotopes

• Development of improved automobile engines involves radioisotopes used to help gauge engine wear

• Rubber in automobile tires may be toughened by radiation during manufacturing

• Exit signs in buildings may be illuminated by radioactive sources which function even when electricity goes off

• A significant number of patients who enter a hospital benefit from tests utilizing radioisotopes

• Many spices are irradiated to eliminate insect infestation

• X-ray procedures are used to screen airline baggage and make it safer to fly