What Really Happened to Iron Man?

Warning, we're in the Endgame now, so if you still haven't seen the latest Avengers adventure beware of SPOILERS. The epic conclusion to Avengers: Endgame saw Iron Man deliver the finishing blow using his own Infinity Gauntlet to save the day. It was an iconic moment that ultimately came with a heavy cost, but what exactly happened to Tony Stark when he used the stones? Kyle sets out on his own time heist in search of answers on this week's Because Science! Learn More: GAMMA RAYS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma_ray#Health_effectsOpens in new tab ACUTE RADIATION SYNDROME: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_radiation_syndrome#Signs_and_symptomsOpens in new tab EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_nuclear_explosions#Ionizing_radiationOpens in new tab IONIZING RADIATION DOSE RANGES CHART: https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/01/f46/doe-ionizing-radiation-dose-ranges-jan-2018.pdfOpens in new tab TICKLING THE DRAGON’S TAIL: https://archive.nerdist20.wpengine.com/tickling-the-dragons-tail-the-story-of-the-demon-core/Opens in new tab

05.16.2019