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.

Venus, Earth's hostile twin, is growing more unpredictable for upcoming space missions. Extreme heat, crushing pressure, and ...

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.

San Francisco officials are demanding answers after learning that dangerous levels of radiation were detected at the city's former naval shipyard nearly a year ago - but that no one told them until ...

The 10-year survival rates among women who receive it and those who do not are nearly identical, research shows.

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

Local health officials are asking the U.S. Navy why they were not warned about elevated radiation levels detected in the city last year. San Francisco Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip said plutonium ...

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