In this lesson, students will investigate the nature of radioactivity and the effect of both distance and shielding materials on different radioactive sources using a Geiger-Muller tube with a counter ...

A team of Italian researchers has uncovered compelling evidence of anomalous radioactive decay in cobalt-57 (Co-57) under ultrasonic stimulation, offering strong experimental support for the Deformed ...

Yes, bananas are radioactive — but so are Brazil nuts, carrots, potatoes, beer, peanut butter, and lima beans. In fact, the Earth is filled with radioactive matter, and we're exposed to an unavoidable ...

Texas A&M researchers have unlocked a new way to harness astatine-211, a rare and powerful isotope that may revolutionize ...

There was a recent recall of so-called ‘radioactive shrimp’ that were potentially contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137). But contamination isn’t an all-or-nothing affair, so you might wonder exactly ...

For the first time, a research team from the University of Cologne has observed the electron capture decay of technetium-98, ...

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