The radiation shield is designed to prevent further radioactive material leaking out over the next century. It measures 275m (900ft) wide and 108m (354ft) tall and cost $1.6bn (£1.3bn ...

While spacecraft can shield astronauts from non-ionizing radiation, ionizing radiation—the kind with enough energy to break an electron away from its atom—punches through most protective material.

Medical radiation shielding market size was valued at USD 1.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a robust 6.6% CAGR from 2025 to 2034. Medical radiation shielding involves the use of ...

Ukrainian authorities said a Russian drone struck the radiation shield that covers the damaged Reactor Number 4 at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, an incident which comes just hours ...

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine called the damage “significant” but said there were no signs of radiation leaks ... drone breached the outer shield but did not damage the older ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that a Russian drone had caused significant damage to the radiation containment shelter at the disused Chornobyl nuclear power plant overnight.