Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where he covers hardware, research and development, start-ups and the tech industry overseas. CORK, Ireland--A radiation detector initially ...

A new detector system based on the game 'Tetris' could enable inexpensive, accurate radiation detectors for monitoring nuclear sites. The spread of radioactive isotopes from the Fukushima Daiichi ...

Silicon carbide radiation detectors represent a significant advance in semiconductor technology due to their wide bandgap, robustness, and high-temperature tolerance. These detectors are engineered to ...

The persistence of a pair of Oklahoma State University scientists to ensure the successful installation of a working radiator detector on the International Space Station paid off last month. Eric ...

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts or those of you looking to build your very own radiation detector might be interested in a new project published to the official MagPi magazine website over the weekend ...

These cosmic rays typically come from the extremely distant universe, from ultrapowerful events such as supernovas and quasars. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A multi-institutional team of physicists and engineers has developed a laser-based radiation detection system that operates ...

X-ray imaging is a fast and painless way for doctors to see inside a person. But radiation detectors, which go under the body part being imaged, are rigid panels that contain harmful heavy metals, ...

Straight out of the Cold War, this vintage radiation detector was built to survive nuclear fallout—but can it still detect radiation today? We put it to the test, explore its history, and see how it ...