The idea to use volcanic ash came after the Taal Volcano volcano eruption in 2020 – 43 years after its last eruption in 1977.

Astronauts and spacecraft face constant bombardment from high-energy radiation, posing significant risks to both human health ...

Ghent University researchers 3D print hydrogels - superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) - for radiation protection in space.

Medical radiation shielding industry is projected to witness a CAGR of 6.6% during the period 2025-2034. This growth can be ...

Though useful, exposure to ionizing radiation can be harmful for prolonged periods—hence the need for shielding. However, ...

Volcanic ash, often seen as a dangerous waste after eruptions, may have a surprising new purpose—shielding people from ...

which the team believes may be due to the material’s optical transmission properties. So there you have it: a 3D printed radiation shield will absolutely improve the accuracy of your weather ...

The most essential material in construction is concrete. It is durable, versatile, and strong. Not only concrete can stay stable for many years, be molded into different shapes and sizes, and ...

In a properly designed DXA facility with an adequate room size, the radiation levels in adjoining rooms will be at a level acceptable for members of the public. Typically no additional shielding is ...

Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University and the National University-Mall of Asia Campus have found that volcanic ash ...