Alpha radiation is a type of energy released when certain radioactive elements decay or break down. For example, uranium and thorium are two radioactive elements found naturally in the earthâs crust. Over billions of years, these two elements slowly change form and produce âdecay productsâ such as radium and radon.
Before the big race, a two week Kentucky Derby Festival takes place with events for the whole family. Then, as usual, the race will take place on the first Saturday in May 2016. On the big day, the contenders will line-up to race around a 1.25 mile track.
Home Run Derby 2016: Full Bracket, Format and Predictions for MLB All-Star Event. The 2016 MLB Home Run Derby is an exciting precursor to the All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego, where eight contestants will battle for boasting rights as the evening's top slugger on Monday. Here are the participants and bracket for Monday's T-Mobile Home Run Derby.