This Collection welcomes original research articles on the latest advancements in radiation shielding, focusing on the next generation of materials, design methodologies, as well as their practical ...

Researchers in Drexel University’s College of Engineering have developed a thin film device, fabricated by spray coating, that can block electromagnetic radiation with the flip of a switch. The ...

A research team led by Prof. YU Shuhong et al. from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed a new strategy to prepare smart windows ...

High-energy cosmic radiation damages cells and DNA, causing cancer, and secondary neutrons—generated especially from the planetary surfaces—can be up to 20 times more harmful than other radiations.

Don’t get too excited, a 3D printed radiation shield won’t keep you from getting irradiated during WWIII. But until the Doomsday Clock starts clanging its midnight bell, you can use one to improve the ...

WASHINGTON — A startup named Cosmic Shielding says it has found a way to close the technology gap that limits how much computing power satellites can carry into orbit. The Atlanta-based company ...

EggNest Complete (Egg Medical), a table-integrated shielding system that moves with the patient, reduces scatter radiation in the cath lab as well as a leading competitor, but with the added benefit ...

Radiation shields play a crucial role in various industries, protecting human health and equipment from harmful radiation exposure. Among the materials utilized for this purpose, glass has received ...

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) defines it as the process of radiation attenuation achieved by placing an absorbent substance between an individual, a workspace, or a radiation ...

WASHINGTON, DC—A comprehensive radiation shield can cut radiation exposure to primary operators during coronary and structural heart procedures by more than 99% when used in combination with standard ...