Radioactive sources contain radioactive material of a particular radionuclide (an unstable form of an element emitting radiation), which can vary based on the application for which the source was ...

Synchrotron radiation sources generate highly brilliant light pulses, ranging from infrared to hard X-rays, which can be used to gain deep insights into complex materials. Using concrete examples, ...

Congress asked the National Academies to review the civilian uses of radiation sources that contain radionuclides and the potential replacements for sources that pose a high risk to public health or ...

Knowing that you're living with radiation sources might make you feel like there are scary dangers lurking around your home. But radioactive materials are actually found everywhere — in the earth, our ...

Humans have always been exposed to radiation. The major components of naturally occurring radiation are illustrated below. It is important to compare man-made radiation exposure levels to these ...

The IAEA has published a safety guide to protect students and researchers who use radioactive material or radiation in learning or research. Students and researchers who work with radiation sources ...