Living within a few miles of a nuclear power plant exposes someone to a small fraction of the radiation of an X-ray.

Which quantity is used in practice to relate radiation dose to risk? A commonly used quantity to express the dose to a person is effective dose, which takes into account the do ...

Radiation levels downwind of U.S. hydraulic fracturing drilling sites tend to be significantly higher than background levels, posing a potential health risk to nearby residents, according to a study ...