Rust may be generally unwelcome, but scientists at North Carolina State University are using it to develop a new radiation shielding that is lighter and cheaper than conventional materials. Aimed at ...

Melagen Labs and Satlyt Announce Joint ISS Mission to Demonstrate Radiation-Resilient In-Orbit Computing and Next-Gen Shielding ...

Roentgen’s discovery of X-rays in 1895 was followed by a considerable burst of research: within a single year, approximately 1000 X-ray research papers were published. Yet, the scientists of the time ...

Scientists at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have been working on a new polymer that could be the basis for lighter, cheaper and more environmentally friendly radiation shielding. Led by Da ...

High-energy cosmic radiation damages cells and DNA, causing cancer, and secondary neutrons—generated especially from the planetary surfaces—can be up to 20 times more harmful than other radiations.

This Collection welcomes original research articles on the latest advancements in radiation shielding, focusing on the next generation of materials, design methodologies, as well as their practical ...

Radiation shields play a crucial role in various industries, protecting human health and equipment from harmful radiation exposure. Among the materials utilized for this purpose, glass has received ...

Lifehack for future space commuters: Leaving your ship out in the rain could save your life. That’s because new research suggests a layer of powdered rust is a particularly effective shield when it ...

Gamma rays can cause serious damage to the human body. Therefore, it is very important to develop gamma-ray shielding materials with excellent radiation shielding properties. To reach this goal, ...

Countering the constant bombardment of radiation ever present in the 21st century. Although people can try to block electromagnetic radiation, that is almost impossible unless they live in a Faraday ...