Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed a cellulose-based composite sheet that integrates paper pulp with starch, ...

The element radium can be found in extremely tiny amounts in the Earth’s crust and oceans, and in its pure form it is a soft silvery metal. To an untrained eye, a small piece of radium may look like a ...

In 1902 Ernest Rutherford and Frederick Soddy discovered that radioactive elements, such as uranium and thorium, broke down into other elements in a predictable sequence or series. This amazing fact ...

At 47 years of age, Emi Bossio was feeling good about where she was. She had a successful law practice, two growing children and good health. Then she developed a nagging cough. The diagnosis to come ...

For nearly 40 years, Ohio has allowed oil and gas waste — containing toxic and radioactive elements — to be spread on our roads as a de-icer and dust suppressant. This is one type of “brine.” Despite ...

What’s going on with this silent threat that can stealthily damage your body in ways that can take years to reveal themselves ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. “What is radium and why is it dangerous?” – ...