The nuclei of the atoms in some elements are unstable and emit radiation. The radiation can be of three types - alpha radiation, beta radiation and gamma radiation.

Vladimir Putin's recent threats of nuclear weapon use are deeply concerning. A nuclear war would have catastrophic ...

Sweden, Finland and Norway have advised citizens to keep iodine tablets at home in preparation for the worst-case scenario ...

Radiotherapy is one of the main types of cancer treatment. It uses ionizing radiation to destroy cancer cells and limit cell growth. It is applied by a team of qualified experts with the appropriate ...

A state-owned nuclear company in China has announced that it is beginning to mass produce a world-first chip that can detect radiation. The announcement adds to the long list of semiconductor ...

Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, has released a new whitepaper entitled Navigating Radiation Risks: Key Concepts for Protecting Workers and Responders ...