Bringing light to the invisible, this spark detector takes advantage of Alpha radiation's tendency to ionize air. Add 6,000 ...

If you want to measure radioactivity, nothing really beats a Geiger counter: compact, rugged, and reasonably easy to use, they’re by far the most commonly used tool to detect ionizing radiation.

Photograph of an optically trapped microparticle in high vacuum. The microparticle is visible as a white dot levitated between two lenses, which are used to focus and collect the invisible infrared ...

Scientists have developed a new type of handheld multi-purpose radiation detector that comprehensively detects all types of ionizing radiation. The device can be used by industrial and medical ...

The issue of nuclear radiation has resurfaced in the minds of many people today. The news we hear in the media encourages us to undertake extra checks in the areas where we live. The latest breaking ...

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 – Nuclear fission reactors act as a key power source for many parts of the world and worldwide power capacity is expected to nearly double by 2050. One issue, however, is the ...