Unstable atoms emit fast-moving particles that can damage cells in the human body. Some atoms are far more unstable than ...

Remarkably, even though radioactivity is a threat to life, scientists can control and use it to diagnose and treat diseases – ...

All granite is radioactive, even the stuff used to make fancy countertops. But, the red granite at the Capitol is more ...

New research reveals that Earth’s continents owe their stability to searing heat deep in the planet’s crust. At more than ...

HELENA -- Radioactive elements have been detected in all of the 128 residential wells that were tested in a recent seven-county study in south-central Montana, with 49 wells - 29 percent of those ...

This is because radioactive waste is highly dangerous to human health and our planet and ecosystems if not handled correctly. As a result, nuclear power plants are very expensive to build, since ...

HELENA — Radioactive elements have been detected in all of the 128 residential wells that were tested in a recent seven-county study in south-central Montana, with 49 wells -- 29 percent of those ...

New analyses of the largest impact crater on the moon reveal unexpected insights into its tumultuous past. They also suggest that once astronauts return to the moon, they will have access to a ...

This ancient catastrophe drastically shaped the Moon's structure. Its crust is much thicker on the far side than on the near side, a perplexing asymmetry long studied by scientists.

For nearly 40 years, Ohio has allowed oil and gas waste — containing toxic and radioactive elements — to be spread on our roads as a de-icer and dust suppressant. This is one type of “brine.” Despite ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...