A “safe zone” in the radiation belts surrounding Earth moves higher in altitude and latitude during peaks in solar activity, according to new research by a NASA-led team. The safe zone offers reduced ...

Prior approval from the UAB Radiation Safety Program is required for research that involves the introduction of radioactive materials or radioactive devices into humans. All requests must be submitted ...

Mandatory annual training for personnel who access radiation posted areas (non-radiation workers). Radioactive material and x-ray machines are safely used in a wide variety of research programs at the ...

I am a radiation oncologist who has worked in the academic and private practice settings over the past 30 years. I read recent articles published in The New York Times on Sunday, Jan. 24, entitled ...

Nuclear gauges are devices with a radioactive source or radiation generator, which are used to measure parameters such as thickness, density and moisture in materials like pavements, petroleum and ...

For many years NRC (AEC)-licensed activities using by-product materials have been taking place at Michigan Technological University. Early in 1991, the University changed from an NRC broad scope ...

At Drexel University, radiation and radioactive materials may be used for education, scientific research, medical diagnosis and medical therapy. Because radiation can affect health and safety when ...

With oversight from the University Radiation Safety Committee, this program controls the uses of radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment throughout the university and provides services ...

This policy establishes the duties and responsibilities for the Radiation Safety Program to ensure compliance with the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Public Acts of the State of ...