The Microsoft MakeCode platform is a free online blocks-based programming tool that's used to write the code that tells the micro:bit hardware what you want it to do. It’s very easy to use and allows ...

Such situations emphasize the need for credible international standards that are based on worldwide consensus. » What are international standards on radiation protection? International standards are a ...

The Government and authorities in Brazil were faced with a tragic accident in Goiânia resulting from the misuse of a strongly radioactive medical teletherapy source not under radiation protection ...

As a period of extreme heat is forecast across the UK this week, UV levels are expected to be high in many areas. Some exposure to UV is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can ...

One example of a use of alpha radiation is in smoke detectors. A source of alpha radiation is used because the range is very low and alpha radiation has a very high ionising power.