"A lot of the work that's currently being done in this field is looking at alternatives to lead for gamma protection," said Terry Thiem.

Several types of radiation shields can provide substantial protection in the cath lab during invasive cardiology procedures, but proper positioning of the shields is essential to minimize physician ...

AiresTech is a patented electromagnetic radiation (EMR) modulation technology that reduces the effects of electromagnetic radiation. By applying AiresTech to a phone, computer, headset, or any other ...

Rust may be generally unwelcome, but scientists at North Carolina State University are using it to develop a new radiation shielding that is lighter and cheaper than conventional materials. Aimed at ...

The 360 Gamma is the world’s first wearable shield that provides meaningful protection from harmful gamma radiation. The shield’s full compatibility with existing PPE and its optimized design, provide ...

MIAMI, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2019, Radiation Shield Technologies partnered with L2 Defense, Inc., Miami Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR) and the US Army North for two joint ...

A potential crewed mission to Mars would require us to solve a number of problems, including how to protect astronauts against the devastating effects of energetic charged particles from Solar and ...

Roentgen’s discovery of X-rays in 1895 was followed by a considerable burst of research: within a single year, approximately 1000 X-ray research papers were published. Yet, the scientists of the time ...

» How much radiation is safe for me as a gastroenterologist? No amount of radiation can be considered entirely safe but acceptable limits for staff have been recommended by the International ...

Could a century-old military communication method be quietly protecting our planet from deadly space radiation? NASA’s Van Allen Probes, launched in 2012 to study Earth’s radiation belts, stumbled ...