Terahertz waves, known as non-ionizing radiation, can turn into ionization radiation when sufficiently many terahertz photons are focused in space and time. A team led by scientists in Korea and the U ...

Astronomers have identified one of the most distant candidate galaxies known to leak ionizing radiation—the same kind of ...

Ionizing radiation is widely used in various industrial and medical applications, resulting in increased exposure for certain populations. Lessons from radiation accidents and occupational exposure ...

Many countries are increasingly focusing on space exploration, which stands for a significant future trend in human science and technology. However, astronauts who venture into space face a multitude ...

Nearly half of all cancer patients undergo radiation therapy as part of their care. Ionizing radiation, or the emission of high-energy waves or particles, works as a therapy by damaging a cancer ...

Scientists have developed a new type of handheld multi-purpose radiation detector that comprehensively detects all types of ionizing radiation. The device can be used by industrial and medical ...

Most people interpret radiation as a bad thing—but it isn’t always. In fact, radiation is a very normal phenomenon. For now, let’s just say that radiation is when an object produces energy. When a ...

An IAEA research project involving 27 countries has strengthened global understanding of how exposure to ionizing radiation affects human health. The project focused on the clinical applications of ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. The use of ionizing radiation in health care is of ...