Recent release of the waste water from Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster stirred apprehension regarding the health implications of radiation exposure. Classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, ionizing ...

A recent study published in the BMJ evaluated the effects of long-term exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation on cancer mortality. Study: Cancer mortality after low dose exposure to ionising ...

Radiation-induced bystander effect (RIBE) refers to a unique process, in which factors released by irradiated cells or tissues exert effects on other parts of the animal not exposed to radiation, ...

For a human, experiencing a mere five grays (Gy) of ionizing radiation for just a few minutes can be lethal. But the bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans is made of tougher stuff. In liquid culture ...

Human radio waves have inadvertently altered Earth's radiation belts, creating an unexpected barrier that modifies radiation behavior. While solar storms can rapidly create temporary, powerful ...