Radiation

The guidelines provide some tips for reducing exposure to radiation linked with phones—despite little evidence that radiation has any effect on human health.

A plant near the most seriously polluted area suffered one of the worst ever radioactive accidents in 1957.

Thousands of soldiers were deployed in the drills, some in hazmat suits and gas masks.

The Marius Hills Skylight Moon shelter could be used to protect astronauts from radiation.

The estimated cost of the long-term cleanup following the nuclear disaster is $192 billion.

Japan's "Little Sunfish" brought back never-before-seen footage of the Fukushima nuclear plant, which has claimed a number of prior devices.

The three executives are expected to plead not guilty.

New research reveals how flying exposes us to cosmic rays. It's time we were aware of the risks.

Space probes have found a barrier resulting from low frequency radio waves which could shield us from geomagnetic storms.

Scientists at Moscow State University are planning to launch a constellation of satellites.

It seems inevitable that humans are going to Mars, but unless they figure out the radiation problem, all that preparation will be moot.

The space agency is considering an artificial magnetic field around the planet to defend against harmful radiation from the sun.

The habits of ancestors of modern-day southern Africans are helping scientists to understand how the Earth's poles could weaken to the point of reversal in our lifetime, posing dangerous new risks to human health.

Fears of another Chernobyl occurring have been raised by the war in eastern Ukraine.

The greatest ozone-depleted area in the world beside the one over Antarctica runs along the Peruvian Andes.

Greenpeace tests show overall contamination from key isotopes has fallen somewhat, but lingers, especially in places such as forests.

"I've had a wonderful life. I've got thousands of friends," the 90-year-old former president says.

A 54 centimeter robot with a scorpion-like tail will be sent inside one of Fukushima's reactors this August.

Security measures adopted to stop pets being used for smuggling as owners raise concerns over radiation threat.

The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit on March 11, 2011 killed more than 15,000.

New radiation-shielding briefs may just save your sperm