Radioactive elements are found everywhere in the environment. Detectable amounts occur naturally in soil, rocks, water, air and vegetation and may be ingested if they enter the food chain, or, inhaled. Inhaled and ingested ...

Throughout their lives, human beings are continually exposed to radiation from terrestrial radionuclides particularly 40K, 238U, 232Th and their decay products. The radiation, usually in the form of gamma rays and alpha ...

Exposure to ionizing radiation from 40K and those in the decay chains of 238U and 232Th for a prolonged time poses danger to human population. While 238U, 232Th and 40K are universally present in rock and soil, their ...

The necessity for electrically ensured and trustworthy electrical and electronic contraptions or systems is growing in various business areas around the world, for instance, mechanical and manufacturing, vehicle, clinical, ...

Kerio valley basin is one of the sedimentary basins in Kenya known to have hydrocarbon formation potential. Exploration is ongoing in the area with different geophysical methods being employed. The possible existence of ...

Natural radioactive materials in certain conditions can get to hazardous radiological level. Some of these hazards are not prone to control as well as, they are usually referred to as the background radiation. The aim of ...

Human population is exposed to ionizing radiation from radionuclides. Radionuclides that occur naturally and other forms of radiation from materials such as water and vegetation releases ionizing radiation that can be a ...

Environmental data and information on levels of accumulation of radionuclides is crucial towards putting in place mitigation measures to ensure a safe environment. Over the past years, khat (Catha edulis) has been the major ...