Radiation is energy that moves from one place to another in a form that can be described as waves or particles. We are exposed to radiation in our everyday life. Some of the most familiar sources of ...

Preparations for a scenario involving a strike on the Dimona reactor have long been part of Israel’s emergency planning.

Radioactive material supports many activities that improve lives around the world. Only a limited number of specialized facilities produce these materials, so safe and secure tran ...

Radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism is linked to a 2-fold increase in breast cancer risk among postmenopausal ...

Four radioactive wasp nests may indicate previously undetected environmental contamination at the decades-old Savannah River Site. Here’s what to know. By Emily Anthes Four radioactive wasp nests have ...