Researchers have developed a prototype battery that harnesses radiation from nuclear waste to generate electricity, offering a potential ...

Irish researches have created a unique approach involving gamma rays to find more peat soil spread throughout the country.

Researchers have created a new way of finding peat soil, giving insight into where carbon is stored in the ground.

Nuclear power comes with almost zero greenhouse gas emissions, but has its own issues in the form of radioactive waste.

Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays while experimenting with cathode rays and crystals, leading to the realization that ...

Original Medicare Part A covers radiation therapy received as an inpatient in the hospital, Part B covers radiation therapy received as an outpatient in a clinic, and Part D may cover oral ...

Nuclear batteries harness energy from radioactive decay, converting it into electricity. These devices are ideal for long-term, maintenance-free power generation in extreme environments. They support ...

Researchers have developed a prototype nuclear battery that converts ambient gamma radiation into electricity using ...

A CT scan exposes your body to some radiation. That involves a small amount of risk, and it’s important to understand the issues. A CT scan uses what’s called “ionizing” radiation.

Beryllium-10 is a rare radioactive isotope produced by cosmic rays in the atmosphere that can provide valuable insights into the Earth's geological history. Listen to Story The anomaly has been ...

Throughout the history of the pursuit of neutrinoless double beta decay, “ORNL was the lead lab for a predecessor ... it usually does so by emitting a gamma ray — the highest-energy form of ...

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-frequency waves to destroy cancer cells. Doctors determine the type and dose of radiation based on the type and location of the cancer, your ...