What is nuclear radiation?
Radiation is a form of energy. The radiation of concern here [...]
What is a radionuclide?
All matter is composed of elements, and elements that are [...]
What are the types of radiation?
Alpha particles can travel only a few inches in the [...]
What levels of radiation are people exposed to in everyday life?
It helps to be aware of the radiation levels people [...]
Are there any legal limits for radiation exposure?
Another way to help put a radiological emergency into perspective is [...]
What is radiation’s effects on humans?
Radiation effects fall into two broad categories: deterministic and stochastic. At [...]