Space is tough on materials. Radiation, UV light, atomic oxygen and sharp temperature swings can degrade metals, polymers and coatings over time. This article looks at the current ways researchers are ...

Silicon detectors are central to high-energy physics experiments and numerous precision applications owing to their excellent spatial and energy resolution. However, their performance is critically ...

But one of the most radiation-resistant organisms ever discovered doesn't come from anywhere radioactive at all. An archaeon ...

Radiation injury poses a serious threat to human health, causing complex and multifaceted damage to cells and tissues. Such injury can be caused by various factors, including nuclear accidents, ...

Nuclear power plants are exposed to high-energy radiation, which degrades materials over time. Particles and rays interact with critical components, particularly in the reactor core, leading to ...

Scientists developed a fast DNA damage test for radiation that could guide cancer care and help responders deliver personalized treatment during radiological emergencies. (Nanowerk News) Scientists at ...