Radiation

Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog doubles down on defense of cow dung 'anti-radiation' chip with questionable 'study'

The experiment was supposedly designed to 'prove' that cow dung chip blocks radiation.

Variation in ageing cells may determine your risk of developing age-related diseases, new study suggests

A group of researchers at Kumamoto University, Japan, said that cellular senescence, the process of arresting cell division, may be used to improve health, longevity and reduce the risk of developing age-related diseases

ESA scientists discover dead star in the Milky Way emitting a unique radiation mix

Radio bursts are t mystery, they pulse brightly in radio waves for just a few milliseconds before fading away and are rarely seen again.

Extreme fungus from Chernobyl under study for use in protective shields against space radiation

Scientists have theorised that these organisms could serve as radiation shields for future astronauts on long-distance missions.

US study claims low dose radiation therapy could help treat pneumonia in COVID-19 patients; results under peer review

Preliminary results of a US study showed that within 24 hours of receiving low-dose radiation therapy, four COVID-19 patients with pneumonia showed rapid improvement in their breathing

Sun's coronal holes are about to release solar winds towards Earth: How will that affect us?

Coronal holes are dark spots visible on the Sun's surface where the Sun's corona is colder and less dense.

Adidas shoes, Bartolomeo, plants in space: Experiments astronauts are doing on ISS

The Crew Dragon took a range of science experiments to the ISS to be worked upon by the residing astronauts.

Scientists produce vodka from crops growing near Chernobyl nuclear disaster site

They want to set up a company called The Chernobyl Spirit Company to sell the ATOMIK, the vodka.

Blanket of silica aerogel around Mars could make it more habitable to grow crops

The aerogel can help keep out harmful UV radiation & warm the icy surface of the planet.

Radiation from OnePlus and Xiaomi phones isn’t going to turn you into a mutant 

Stop worrying about "cancer-causing" cell phones and instead focus on something that really matters.