In this lesson, students will investigate the nature of radioactivity and the effect of both distance and shielding materials on different radioactive sources using a Geiger-Muller tube with a counter ...

The issue of nuclear radiation has resurfaced in the minds of many people today. The news we hear in the media encourages us to undertake extra checks in the areas where we live. The latest breaking ...

The IAEA radiation monitoring laboratory celebrates 10 years of supporting countries to ensure the safety of workers exposed to radiation. Experts from around the world visit the lab to receive ...

There are two forms oF radiation, both of which are emitted when the nucleus of an atom has too many particles, too much energy or too much mass to remain stable and thus breaks apart. In the ...

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