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Can the human eye detect gamma rays?

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No, this is why the rescue crews at Chernobyl died so horribly; they didn't notice the sheer amount of radiation in the air around them., From an evolutionary point of view, there is no reason why human beings should be able to sense gamma rays.

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Humans can feel some types of radiation. Infra-red, for example, is simply heat which can be felt when it comes in contact with the skin. Microwaves can also be felt as heat when they hit the sking as well.

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Gamma rays cannot be seen in air but can be detected and quantified by using specialized radiation monitoring equipment.

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Animals cannot detect gamma rays. This is because gamma rays are only detected using photographic plates or films which cannot be used by animals.

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