Nuclear weapons are central to the future of international affairs, and their effect on civilisation cannot be overstated. Yet, by focusing on nuclear, other potent and more immediate threats to the ...

Gravity and quantum physics interact at the event horizons of black holes, though physicists don’t understand all the details. A new theoretical study has proposed that very small black holes, dubbed ...

Learn how tardigrades are able to tolerate extreme radiation with a unique protein that unwinds their DNA.

Changes for the Office of Air and Radiation are the most significant since implementation of the landmark 1990 Clean Air Act ...

A revolutionary non-invasive tumor treatment is showing remarkable results in Hong Kong, although it is not yet widely available in Canada or the United States.

Almost immediately after Theresa Greco was diagnosed with breast cancer in March, doctors asked her whether she wanted to participate in a clinical trial. The trial would do high-powered radiation ...

Due to government shutdown restrictions currently in place in the US, the researchers who headed up this study have not been able to comment on their work Laser plasma acceleration (LPA) may be used ...

James Webb Space Telescope observations show interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has a 50-65 foot irradiated crust formed by billions of years of cosmic ray exposure. Research posted to arXiv indicates the co ...

From flying debris to chemical splashes, radiation, and glare—industrial workers face daily risks to their eyes.

The leak is by a children's playground and is claimed to have been discovered by the US Navy almost an entire year before it was announced.

Those vying to bring TerraPower jobs to their communities might want to consider the safety and security risks.

To get the dose right, it is crucial that the radiation doses associated with any medical practice, whether diagnosis or treatment, are accurately known. A dose measurement should be traceable to ...