The half-life of radioactive carbon-14 is 5,730 years. For example, if a sample of a tree (for example) contains 64 grams (g) of radioactive carbon, it will contain 32 g after 5,730 years and 16 g ...

Her groundbreaking work in radioactivity laid the foundation for numerous advancements in science and medicine. This blog post explores the life and legacy of Marie Curie, highlighting her ...

Imminent loss of NASA's Aura and Canada's SCISAT will severely diminish scientists’ ability to monitor ozone-depleting substances in the stratosphere.

Despite the risks, Curie's findings in science, especially in medicine ... Tragic end of Marie Curie’s life and radiation that remains On 4 July 1934, Marie Curie died from a rare lethal blood ...

This hybrid finger lime — dubbed the "UF SunLime" — is the result of research at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ... a road out of radioactive materials.

This was not a problem until 1968, when the lake started drying up, causing radioactive dust from the 11-feet deep bed to be blown to nearby areas, irradiating half a million people. It was ...

For patients who are eligible for a watch-and-wait approach, improving the efficacy of radiation and avoiding the need for surgery may improve quality of life, particularly if patients receiving ...