Researchers were unsure whether alpha particles would aid or hinder fusion. Simulations suggest they help, by dampening ...

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We present recent experiments on an innovative alpha particle detection system, designed to investigate charged particle confinement and transport in high magnetic fields. Our test platform operates ...

The nuclear reaction between protons and boron ions is one of the most prominent in the context of advanced fusion schemes. In the past years, the reaction has been extensively studied 1,2,3,4,5,6 and ...

If you want to measure radioactivity, nothing really beats a Geiger counter: compact, rugged, and reasonably easy to use, they’re by far the most commonly used tool to detect ionizing radiation.

LONDON, UK, 4 March 2025 - In a comprehensive Genomic Press Viewpoint (review) article, researchers are shining a spotlight on a revolutionary approach to tackling neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), a ...