Rethinking nuclear radiation and its dangers is critical if the world is to turn away from hydrocarbon sources of energy.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission may soon loosen radiation exposure safety standards at nuclear plants and operations.

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Capsules containing 30% of the radioactivity at the Hanford nuclear site are stored in a decaying underwater pool.

Thyroid cancer rates are rising rapidly worldwide, increasing faster than any other cancer, especially among younger people.

Zaporizhia NPP’s 750 kV Dneprovskaya line is offline again, leaving the plant on a single backup link as IAEA warns of “extremely dangerous” conditions.

New nuclear energy development seemed unlikely in Pennsylvania just a few short years ago. Whether because of costs, safety ...

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone remains one of Earth’s most haunting yet paradoxical places, where death and life intertwine in ...

The Aranet Radon is a serious, professional-grade diagnostic tool. It’s a watchdog for the invisible. It doesn’t have flashy ...

"For most everyday uses, plain white paper towels or paper plates are generally safe to use in the microwave," says Li. A ...

THE 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster left behind a legacy of devastation, with radiation levels so extreme that the area was ...