Radiation Therapy Found as Better Arrhythmia Treatment Than Catheter Ablation; Makes Heart Cells Younger Without Scars

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.01.2021 06:53 AM

A new study developed radiation therapy for treating cardiovascular arrhythmia, and it showed better results compared to the traditional catheter ablation surgery.

Novel Way of Generating Renewable Biofuel Additives Could Use Radiation Derived From Nuclear Waste

09.22.2021 21:46 PM

Engineers from Lancaster University propose a new way of producing renewable biofuel additives using radiation derived from nuclear waste to achieve zero carbon emission targets.

Mars' Surface Has Structural Features That Serves as Natural Shelter to Protect Explorers from Radiation

09.08.2021 07:13 AM

A new study suggests that the land formation in Mars could be a natural shelter for Earth's explorers against the threat of radiation.

Mars Missions Should Not Exceed 4 Years To Protect Astronauts Health, Space Equipment From Harmful Particles, Radiation

09.06.2021 00:47 AM

A new study suggests that future missions, including the trip to Mars, should not exceed four years and must be conducted during the solar maximum to protect human health and equipment from space radiation and harmful particles.

NASA Develops New Approach to Predict Radiation Risks, Chromosome Vulnerability of Astronauts in Space Missions

08.24.2021 02:05 AM

NASA recenlty developed a new apprach that coud predict the radiation risks of astronauts on space missions.

NASA Unveils Next SpaceX ISS Cargo Mission Launch Carrying Robotic Arm, Grape Seed and More! Here’s How to Watch Live

08.22.2021 23:55 PM

Using its freshly improved Cargo Dragon uncrewed spacecraft, SpaceX plans to launch another cargo delivery to the International Space Station next week.

Cancerous Brain Tumor: How Possible is Prevention of Further Growth?

04.13.2021 07:00 AM

Researchers have recently discovered a new way of preventing further cancerous brain tumor growth. The pre-clinical research could lead to changes in how the cancer is treated.

‘Fungal Ghosts’: New Synthetic Melanin Can Shield from Radiation, Toxins

03.07.2021 07:26 AM

A new study from Northwestern University in Illinois has synthesized a new form of melanin that could help shield the human skin and fabrics from toxins and radiation.

Microbes on Earth Could Temporarily Live on Martian Surface, New Research Shows

02.22.2021 02:58 AM

A new study from NASA and scientists at the German Aerospace Center discovered that some bacteria on Earth could temporarily survive on the Martian surface.

Present Levels of Radiation in Chernobyl Still Harmful, Even For Bees

10.21.2020 22:00 PM

Scientists believe that policymakers should think about nuclear environmental risks again after finding out that bumblebees exposed to current levels of Chernobyl radiations suffered a significant drop in their ability to reproduce.

A New Species of Tardigrades Can Survive Radiation

10.15.2020 07:50 AM

Autofluorescence or skin protection against radiation is a unique feature of a few animal species. Indian scientists discover a new species of tardigrades, which can already survive extreme environments but also survive exposure to radiation that easily kills bacteria within minutes.

New Measurement Technology Paves Way For Nuclear Clocks

10.02.2020 09:10 AM

Researchers have accomplished the high-precision measurement of a thorium isotope's nuclear transition - opening the possibilities for more accurate nuclear clocks.

Lunar Surface Radiation Measurements Show Moon Is Safe for Long-Term Human Exploration

09.25.2020 23:54 PM

The first surface radiation measurements by China’s Chang’e 4 lander found that the moon is safe for human exploration. What could this possibly imply?

Evolution of Radio-Resistant Strains of Bacteria Revealed More Complex Mutations

09.22.2020 09:10 AM

A team of researchers set out to understand how some organisms develop resistance to radiation within the Earth, a place naturally protected from solar radiation by its own magnetic field.

Mobile Phone Radiation Causes Decline of Insect Population, Says Study

09.18.2020 08:10 AM

A study suggests that the population of insects in Europe continue to decline due to the radiation from mobile phones.

Citizen Scientists Still Test Fukushima For Radiation

09.11.2020 22:45 PM

Citizens in Fukushima are testing soil samples for radiation in the "grandma and grandpa lab" in an effort to help regain a sense of control.

Vacation House on Mars? Astronauts to Possibly Use Lava Tubes for Temporary Shelter from Radiation in Upcoming Missions

05.13.2020 05:30 AM

Future human missions to Mars might be possible within the next decade and astronomers are already prepping for it. A major problem would be the radiation on the planet, but a recent study suggests that astronauts could seek temporary shelter in Mars' natural lava tubes. Click to watch a video explaining lava tubes on Mars.

Waste Liquid Contaminated With Radiation To Be Released in Fukushima

12.27.2019 01:23 AM

The Japanese government has laid out options on how to release radioactive wastes but the locals are against it.

Nighttime Panel Generates Power from the Cold Night Sky

09.14.2019 12:10 PM

The nighttime generator works best at night, compensating for lost time when solar cells do not work.

Missions To Mars Dangerous Due To High Levels of Radiation

06.10.2019 11:33 AM

A number of space explorations have been bound to discover more about the Red Planet, but scientists say it is exposure to extreme levels of radiation that make each trip truly dangerous.

"Reverse Solar Panels" Harvest Energy at Night are Currently Under Works

05.11.2019 14:57 PM

A new invention by a group of scientists has emerged which yet again identifies a new source of renewable energy.