Tag: radiation
Namibian Observatory Spots Highest Energy Cosmic Electrons Opening Better Understanding of Cosmic Rays
After over a decade of research, the H.E.S.S. Observatory in Namibia has recorded the most energetic cosmic ray electrons ever detected, according to reports. These…
Milestone: Miniature particle accelerator works
Particle accelerators are crucial tools in a wide variety of areas in industry, research and the medical sector. The space these machines require ranges from…
Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in ancient 14,300-year-old tree rings
An international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analysing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps….
Scientists discover the highest energy gamma-rays ever from a pulsar
Scientists using the H.E.S.S. observatory in Namibia have detected the highest energy gamma rays ever from a dead star called a pulsar. The energy of…
Live Video: Watch Japan’s SLIM Moon Lander and XRISM Telescope Launch
On Thursday morning in Japan, a bus-size telescope with X-Ray vision soared into space. It wasn’t alone. Along for the ride was a robotic moon…
ISRO Launches Aditya-L1, India’s Maiden Sun Study Mission, Aboard PSLV Rocket
Following the success of India’s moon landing, the country’s space agency ISRO launched a rocket on Saturday to study the sun in its first solar…
Japan releases Fukushima water into the ocean, prompting criticism, seafood bans
Japan on Thursday started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, a polarising move that drew fresh…
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water this week
Tepco has been filtering the water to remove more than 60 radioactive substances but the water will not be entirely radiation-free as it will still…
US Warns Its Space Industry Against Cyberattacks, Hacking by Foreign Entities
US counterintelligence agencies on Friday warned the American space industry to guard against efforts by foreign intelligence entities to steal research and trade secrets as…
Some breast cancer patients may not need radiation, new Canadian research suggests
Older women with early, low-risk breast cancer may not need to receive radiation treatment, according to a new research finding that experts say could spare…
