The Latest Breaking News from Radiation

Earth’s ozone layer is healing, UN report finds

The depleted ozone layer that shields Earth from harmful UV radiation will be healed by mid-century, a new United Nations report stated on Monday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023

UN Says Ozone Layer Slowly Healing, Hole to Mend by 2066

Earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing at a pace that would fully mend the hole over Antarctica in about 43 years, a new United Nations report says. A once-every-four-years scientific assessment found recovery in progress, more than 35 years after every nation in the world agreed to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 9, 2023

Kromek Group seals $800k deal with US customer for key 'dirty bomb' detectors

The deal comes less than a month after Kromek sealed a new deal with US distributor Smiths Detection

Birmingham Post · Jan 9, 2023

There's a serious ethical problem with some sunscreen testing methods – and you're probably not aware of it

As summer approaches, we need to start remembering to slip on sun-protective clothing, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade where possible, and slide on sunglasses.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2022

Things to keep in mind if you are allergic to sunscreen

Sunscreen helps protect the body from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. These effects include premature skin aging and skin cancer. Nowadays there are many different options for sunscreens .

The Times of India · Dec 1, 2022

Cancer, the on-going health crisis

Cancer is less of a death sentence these days and though it remains a daunting challenge in life, increasingly robust help is at hand

Bangkok Post · Nov 26, 2022

Renewed Shelling Threatens Key Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

Powerful explosions from shelling shook Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, the site of Europe's largest nuclear power plant, the global nuclear watchdog said Sunday, calling for "urgent measures to help prevent a nuclear accident" in the Russian-occupied facility. Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said multiple…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022

Ukraine nuclear plant shelled, U.N. warns: 'You're playing with fire!'

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian control, was rocked by shelling on Sunday, drawing condemnation from the U.N. nuclear watchdog which said such attacks risked a major disaster.

Reuters · Nov 20, 2022

How NASA is going back to the Moon

Following numerous delays, Artemis 1 launched, marking one small step for future Moon missions

Salon · Nov 17, 2022

For months, almost no one knew Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had cancer

Turner, 68, revealed earlier this month that he underwent treatment for bone cancer in June. He is “cancer-free” as of last week, the mayor told The Texas Tribune during his first interview about his health.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 16, 2022