We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

Radon is a naturally occurring gas, formed by the radioactive decay of uranium, which is present in varying concentrations below ground in certain rocks and soils. When it seeps into the open air it ...

Exposure comes from breathing radon in air that comes through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes. It's the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Canadians, especially for those who don't smoke.

You’re not breathing the air directly next to the floor, so you would raise it up a little bit.” Thorne says mitigation is available if radon levels in your home test higher than the norm. Local ...

The Mayor of Conception Bay South is concerned with the amount of radon detected in area homes. Radon is a colourless and odourless naturally-occurring gas resulting from a breakdown of uranium in ...