It was called a radium clock. The dials and numbers glowed in the dark. When they were first made, people were amazed by them. They were also amazed when it was determined that the radiation that made ...

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Now, the King of the Monsters enters into the world of crime thrillers, as IDW Publishing presents Godzilla: Heist. The story ...

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Those charges alone will get someone locked up for quite a long time—throw in another conviction for trying to offload thousands of pounds of uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, and it’s ...

Jellyfish, fireflies, fungi, and more are all known to emit their very own glow. The Greek philosopher Aristotle observed bioluminescent fungi over 2,000 years ago, and he called them a “cold ...

Radioactive contamination in freshwater mussels is potentially affecting the food chain in Pennsylvania, including iconic animals such as bald eagles and possibly even humans. A study published ...

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A radioactive iodine uptake test, or RAIU, is typically performed with a thyroid scan to help determine thyroid health and functioning. The test helps your healthcare provider see how much radioactive ...