Tardigrades, the eight-legged creatures, are among the toughest organisms on Earth, capable of surviving in the most extreme conditions One of their most extraordinary abilities is their incredible ...

An IAEA research project involving 27 countries has strengthened global understanding of how exposure to ionizing radiation affects human health. The project focused on the clinical applications of ...

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Workers at a site in South Carolina that once made key parts for nuclear bombs in the U.S. have found a radioactive wasp nest but officials said there is no danger to anyone.

Cosmic rays, predominantly high-energy particles originating from outside the Solar System, interact with Earth’s atmosphere to produce a complex radiation environment. This continuous bombardment ...

Workers at a site in South Carolina that once made key parts for nuclear bombs in the U.S. have found a radioactive wasp nest but officials said there is no danger to anyone. Employees who routinely ...

An investigation by Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University and Scripps News reveals how the ...

NORFOLK, Va. — This week, OSHA and the Transportation Security Administration leaders tested radiation levels at Norfolk International Airport. TSA officers wore devices to track radiation ...

Detected levels were 5,000 times lower than danger threshold. March 31, 2011— -- Milk from America's West Coast containing trace amounts of radioactive iodine is safe to drink, health officials ...

Scientists have recorded the highest levels of radiation from a solar storm at aviation altitude in decades, revealing potential threats to aircraft safety. A flare classified as most intense was ...