Radiation Dose and Cancer Risk
As a result of many decades of research, the health impacts of radiation are very well-understood. In a 2016 report, “Radiation: Effects and Sources,”...
Nuclear Energy
How a Nuclear Reactor Works
Most people have a rather simple understanding of how a nuclear reactor works. That is, they know that uranium atoms split into parts...
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The Facts About Home Radon
Radon has been around since long before mankind appeared on Earth. More than half of our natural background radiation exposure comes from radon,...
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Latest Low-dose Radiation Research Program a Retread?
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is planning a July 15 webinar entitled “High Expectations for the Future of Low-Dose Radiation Research.” The teaser...
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The Dynamic World of Radioactive Decay
This is the third article in our series dispelling common myths about the risks and benefits of radiation. ...
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Understanding Radiation Risks & Benefits
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a continuing series published by The New American. For background material, please reference our first...
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Dispelling Irrational Fear of Radiation
The New American is beginning a series featuring reliable nuclear news. ...
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Bipartisan Message: Solar and Wind Are a Lot of Hot Air — Go Nuclear
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is calling for increasing the amount of nuclear energy produced in the United States. ...
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