In the midst of ongoing concerns about radiation exposure from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, scientists are reporting that a substance similar to resveratrol -- an antioxidant found in ...

Many people enjoy eating bananas because they’re a tasty fruit that’s rich in nutrients. Bananas, like many common foods, do contain some natural radiation. But all of our sources say that eating, ...

The boom in the natural gas industry across the nation, made possible by recent advances in hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") methodology, has resulted in increased concern for public and ...

A new study published in Scientific Reports aimed to identify factors that could influence the pattern of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in a particular area. Study: Influence of the ...

A recent example of an investigation of the possible effects of natural background radiation upon the risk of childhood cancer is the UK Childhood Cancer Study (UKCCS), a large interview-based ...

Natural sunscreens shield the skin from harmful radiation, without triggering allergic reactions. In a recently published study, a group of researchers has discovered a novel compound, β-glucose-bound ...