Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. “What is radium and why is it dangerous?” – ...

Scientists have revealed key properties of radioactive promethium, a rare earth element with poorly understood applications, using a groundbreaking new method. When you purchase through links on our ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Xcel Energy says it has fixed the pipe leak at its nuclear power plant in Monticello and will reopen it soon. Last fall, at least 400,000 gallons of water containing radioactive ...

“Probably the most useful tool for research since the discovery of the microscope” was described in detail last week by Dr. Joseph G. Hamilton of the University of California. The tool he referred to ...

Manchester scientists have revealed how arsenic molecules might be used to 'fish out' the most toxic elements from radioactive nuclear waste - a breakthrough that could make the decommissioning ...

Authorities in the US and Europe have recalled goods as Indonesian authorities investigate the source of radioactive ...