Radiation protection relies on time, distance, and shielding. High-energy neutrons and gamma rays can harm tissues and genes. Lead-based materials are commonly used for shielding, but they're toxic.

Data of both kinds are used for simulations of nuclear reactors, production of nuclear isotopes, radiation damage in materials, neutron shielding, radiation therapy and many other applications. Atomic ...

how thick the material needs to be to provide protection, and how effective it is at slowing down fast neutrons. Their findings could help guide the development of better radiation-shielding ...

US fusion start-up Avalanche Energy has announced the launch of its FusionWERX test facility in Richland, Washington.