Spend a single day outside our planet's protective atmosphere and magnetic field, and you could be exposed to radiation ...

Scientists have identified water as one of the most effective materials for blocking radiation. Water is dense and contains ...

Shielding against radiation will not only help people survive nuclear fallout but also improve health outcomes for cancer ...

Though useful, exposure to ionizing radiation can be harmful for prolonged periods—hence the need for shielding. However, currently available materials like concrete and lead can be expensive and ...

This even distribution of hydrogen is thought to be key to developing scalable radiation shields for both spacecraft and the ...

Researchers at Ghent University have designed 3D-printed hydrogels to provide protection against radiation in space.

It's a key problem that will need to be addressed if humans are to attempt deep-space, long-duration missions. Not only is radiation exposure a dangerous health risk to humans, but it also poses a ...

Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field protect us from most cosmic radiation. Beyond this, space is a harsh environment for ...

A Russian drone has hit the protective shelter over Chernobyl's damaged nuclear reactor, Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

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

Medical radiation shielding involves the use of materials and structures, typically made from lead or other dense substances, designed to protect patients, healthcare professionals, and medical ...

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine called the damage “significant” but said there were no signs of radiation leaks. A ...