Astronomers have constructed the first detailed 3D map of the properties of cosmic dust in our home galaxy. For their map, the astronomers used 130 million spectra from ESA's Gaia mission, results ...

Previous efforts to map the galaxy's dust were challenged by limited data, but the Gaia mission has provided a treasure trove ...

When we observe distant celestial objects, there is a possible catch: Is that star I am observing really as reddish as it ...

Google Maps is one of the most useful navigational tools on Android. It enables people to preview a trip and plan for obstacles. However, knowing how to find where you are right now on the map is ...

Radiotherapy to the head and neck causes temporary (or acute) side effects. Side effects can be mild or more severe, depending on the size of the area being treated and the length of your treatment.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of light. Sunlight has UV rays, along with other kinds of rays. Some light bulbs give off UV rays, too. UV light bulbs are used in tanning beds and lamps, some ...

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 ...

When you have cancer, though, some cells start to divide way too fast. That's where radiation therapy can help. It uses high-energy particles to make tiny breaks in the DNA of cancer cells to ...

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 ...

Spend a single day outside our planet's protective atmosphere and magnetic field, and you could be exposed to radiation levels equivalent to what you'd experience across a whole year back on Earth.

Is Google Maps not working? The app is fairly reliable, but it’s not impossible to run into an issue on occasion. Of course, it’s never fun when technology isn’t performing as intended ...