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By Science News
Regarding this article, I was shocked. Not by the findings but the resources that were wasted. I have been involved in the radiation sterilization of medical devices for 30 years. Yellowing and brittleness of cellulose materials is well known, as are discoloration and damage to many plastics. Computer chips, CDs, film, and video and audiotapes are usually rendered useless.
James M. Gibson Jr.
Odessa, Fla.
James E. Tillman
University of Washington
Seattle, Wash.