Background Radiation shielding is essential to protect individuals and equipment from ionizing radiation. Traditional shielding materials, such as lead, are effective but heavy, limiting their use ...

Most people interpret radiation as a bad thing—but it isn’t always. In fact, radiation is a very normal phenomenon. For now, let’s just say that radiation is when an object produces energy.

Non-ionizing radiation: This includes lower-energy radiation, such as that emitted by mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, and microwaves. Non-ionizing radiation is generally considered less harmful than ...

Engineered composite materials offer broad-spectrum synergistic radiation shielding by Zhang Nannan, Chinese Academy of Sciences edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

Ionizing radiation is a serious problem that can cause damage to all parts of the body, including the central nervous system, skin, gastrointestinal tract, skeletal system, and blood-forming organs.

The demand for advanced radiation shielding materials has surged with the growing applications in nuclear energy, medical radiotherapy, and aerospace exploration. Neutron and gamma radiation—two ...

Radiation shielding is critical in numerous industries to protect both humans and equipment from harmful exposure. It can be achieved with glass coatings, as Mo-Sci explains in this article.