'Mythbusters' to test whether cockroaches will survive past Bush's Presidency

[Ian David]

Show Tests Roaches' Radiation Resistance

RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — Would cockroaches survive a nuclear holocaust that killed everything else? That question is being tested this week at the nearby Hanford nuclear reservation by a team from the "Mythbusters" show on the Discovery Channel, which expects to air the episode in about four months.

"It's been on the original list of myths since day one," said Kari Byron, who appears on the cable television series and was in town with Grant Imahara and Tory Belleci for the tests.

The crew is using an irradiator in the basement of Hanford's 318 Building just north of Richland. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory usually uses the device to calibrate dosimeters, which measure radiation exposure to humans and animals, and to check for radiation damage of video cameras, fiber optic cables and other equipment.

Lab operators agreed to the research for purposes of science education and workers donated their time, in some cases using part of their vacation allotments.

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[Cronus Protagonist]

1. Rummy's a roach, they should test him too...

:P

[xxqqqzme]

3. An administration of rabid, rong wing roaches w/

sincere apologies to all roaches everywhere.

[marmar]

2. Survive? They're running the country.....

:think:

[Itchinjim]

4. I'd use part of my vacation allotment if it meant hanging out with Kari Byron....

She's we nerd's dream girl.

[Mugu]

5. She is truly a cutie. n/t