CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the near future, the radiation shielding material industry is poised for remarkable growth and innovation as advancements in technology, space exploration, ...

In a recent breakthrough, Dr. HUO Zhipeng and his student CHEN Zuoyang from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new class of PbWO 4 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Radiation shielding materials play a critical role in many commercial and industrial applications such as medical imaging and therapy, nuclear waste storage, space exploration, and food sterilization.

A potential crewed mission to Mars would require us to solve a number of problems, including how to protect astronauts against the devastating effects of energetic charged particles from Solar and ...

Building truly radiation safe healthcare rooms means addressing real world exposure risks through thoughtful design and materials selection.

NASA/MSFC is hereby soliciting information about potential sources for Materials Maturation Capabilities for Space Radiation Shielding testing. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy ...