This microbe can survive doses of radiation that would obliterate any other living thing. Here’s what this means for science ...

Nearly four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, a population of stray dogs continues to survive among radioactive ...

In the ruins of Chernobyl’s shattered reactors, something unexpected has taken root. Thick black mats of mold are thriving ...

Recent release of the waste water from Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster stirred apprehension regarding the health implications of radiation exposure. Classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, ionizing ...

Increasing concerns over clinicians' risks of developing cancer or other health problems from ionizing radiation exposures on the job prompted members of the American Medical Association (AMA) House ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. The use of ionizing radiation in health care is of ...

Large amounts of ionising radiation can cause cancer. Some types of medical imaging scans use small amounts of ionising radiation. But the health risks are low, and it is important to get the right ...

Solar eclipses can have a noticeable impact on the structure and dynamics of Earth's upper atmosphere—the ionosphere. This is primarily due to the sudden reduction in solar radiation reaching the ...

Radiation is often described as something dangerous, mysterious, or connected only to nuclear accidents and weapons, News.Az ...

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. When a ...