Reactor radiation-shielding optimization methods are proposed by combining many-objective evolutionary algorithms with particle-transport calculation software that can optimize the reactor ...

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This Collection welcomes original research articles on the latest advancements in radiation shielding, focusing on the next generation of materials, design methodologies, as well as their practical ...

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst investigated wind and weather patterns to predict the timeline of nuclear fallout, including the paths through which radiation would spread ...

Map shows potential nuclear fallout risk across North America in the event of a nuclear attack (Image: Under the Nuclear Cloud) A chilling map simulation created by top scientists reveals how ...