Compared to traditional radiation, proton therapy for cancer lowers risk of side effects and reduces the need for unplanned hospitalizations.

Radiation for brain cancer can kickstart an immune system response that severs connections between nerve cells, research in mice shows.

"...there are ways for us to have our cell phones and minimize potential risk without waiting to find out that putting a cell tower on top of a school was a bad idea."

A self-administered radiation blood test would take some burden off medical systems after a nuclear attack or disaster.

Some radiation-drug combinations may not boost chances of survival, but could increase side effects.

CT scans help guide radiation therapy toward tumors, not healthy parts. A new deep-learning method speeds up the process of finding that anatomy.

An invention microwaves weeds to destroy them without herbicies. It penetrates about 5 centimeters into the soil to destroy seeds, too.

Using radiation therapy to treat ventricular tachycardia can be a useful treatment for patients who have few options left.

Higher doses of proton therapy over a shorter amount of time effectively treats prostate cancer—and is safe for patients, a new study shows.

A paper cutting method called kirigami can spin terahertz rays in real time to peer into biological tissue, report researchers.