Positively charged particles and free electrons are left behind after the collisions. Devices that are used to detect radioactivity are based on the ionizing ability of radiation. One such device is ...

THE first international radium standard was prepared by Mme. Curie in 1911; it consisted of 21·99 mgm. of purest radium chloride. By comparing its radiation with those from other radium sources ...

The radioactive atomic energy kit, known as Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory, is now being sold by a Boston-based RR ...

All types of radiation become less intense as they travel further away from the radioactive material. This is because the particles or rays become more spread out. The thicker the substance, the ...

Her groundbreaking work in radioactivity laid the foundation for numerous advancements in science and medicine. This blog post explores the life and legacy of Marie Curie, highlighting her ...

A diamond battery that never dies has been invented by British scientists and could power pacemakers and satellites for ...

A new study has found that nuclear weapons tests during the Cold War are a major cause of high levels of radioactivity in central Europe's wild boar population. The radioactivity found in wild ...

He had a Geiger counter nearby to measure radioactivity. When he was finished, he took the polonium away, but something strange happened. The Geiger counter kept clicking, sensing radioactivity.