Food irradiation involves ionizing radiation and uses X-rays ... Trends towards more specific food safety and control systems also need to be addressed, especially of machine generated irradiation ...

Good radiation protection practice can thus result in low radiation exposure ... some chemical dyes, fungal toxins in food, viruses, and even heat. Only in exceptional cases is it possible to identify ...

Scientists have identified water as one of the most effective materials for blocking radiation. Water is dense and contains ...

Volcanic ash, often seen as a dangerous waste after eruptions, may have a surprising new purpose—shielding people from ...