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 ...

A new class of composites with tunable microstructures offers better shielding from neutron and gamma radiation.

Global Radiation Shielding Material Market is valued at approximately USD 670.42 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 6.5% during the forecast period 2023 ...

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 ...

Abstract: In this article, an analytical model for the total-ionizing-dose (TID) radiation-induced electric field redistribution (RIER) in the drift region is established based on the Poisson equation ...

Facilities operated by the US Department of Energy (DOE) are required to have extensive worker safety and health programs by regulation. We describe how Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) has ...

The International Commission on Radiological Protection has identified several key actions to take to help you survive if the ...

Nausea, numbness and hearing loss are early warning signs of brain tumours. The neurologist also suggested prevention tips.

In this paper, we investigated the efficiency of local shielding structures against trapped particles, galactic cosmic rays and solar particles to meet mission reliability objectives considering also ...

From cosmic rays to CT scans, radiation surrounds us but not all exposure is dangerous. Here’s how to separate fact from fear ...

For a human, experiencing a mere five grays (Gy) of ionizing radiation for just a few minutes can be lethal. But the bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans is made of tougher stuff. In liquid culture ...

Pakistan has established national regulations for protection against ionizing radiation, adhering to the safety standards and guidance provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Counsellor ...