The world around us is a scary place, with a lot of visible and invisible dangers. Some of those invisible dangers are pretty obvious, such as that of an electrical shock from exposed wiring. Some are ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Non-medical human imaging is the use of radiation to ...

Non-ionizing radiation includes the spectrum of ultraviolet (UV), visible light, infrared (IR), microwave (MW), radio frequency (RF) and extremely low frequency (ELF). Lasers commonly operate in the ...

Non-medical imaging is the screening of humans for purposes other than medical diagnosis, medical treatment or biomedical research. These procedures are frequently used, but the public may not always ...

While most modern appliances produce a minimal amount of radiation when compared to previous versions, these particular home appliances still generate dangerous levels of radiation.

Imagine a life form that not only endures but thrives in pure radiation, an environment typically associated with destruction and death. Our understanding of life’s resilience is being redefined with ...

Radiation poisoning happens when you’re exposed to extremely high radiation levels, like those caused by a nuclear explosion. Early symptoms include nausea and vomiting. Later, it causes organ damage.