Signals
Laredo, Texas Deployment
|Signal #3 | May 20, 2025 |
Vectis Intelligence
Specialist security intelligence across five verticals: Radiation, CBRNE, C-UAS, PIDS, Maritime.
Incidents
2025-05-20 | USA, Arizona | Damaged Gauge
Facility Type: Construction Isotope: Cs-137 / Am-241/Be Activity: ~10 mCi Cs-137, ~40 mCi Am-241/Be Summary: InstroTek gauge run over by water truck at Gilbert construction site. Source remained shielded, no release. Source: Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency
References
Radioactive Materials in Fires: Understanding Cobalt-60 & Cesium-137 Risks
What happens when materials that power our medical treatments and industrial processes, like Cobalt-60 (Co-60) and Cesium-137 (Cs-137), are caught in a fire? It’s a scenario with serious implications for public safety and our environment. These radioactive sources, vital in everything from cancer therapy to food irradiation, could accidentally
Incidents
2025-05-08 | USA, Texas | Theft
Facility Type: Construction Isotope: Cs-137 / Am-241/Be Activity: 8 mCi Cs-137, 40 mCi Am-241/Be Summary: Humboldt moisture density gauge stolen from vehicle in Houston. Source: NRC Event Notification
References
Radiation Detection in Scrap Metal: Contamination Sources, Screening, and Response
How radioactive material enters the scrap supply chain, what detection systems catch it, and how facilities should respond to alarms.
Briefings
Kernersville Ir-192: Anatomy of an Unrecovered Source
Published: May, 2025 Incident Date: February 26–27, 2025 Location: Kernersville, North Carolina, USA Category: Theft Isotope: Ir-192 Activity: 2.74 TBq (74 Ci)
Signals
APRIL 2025 NEWSWIRE
Explore the biggest April 2025 news in radiation detection — product launches, partnerships, financial insights & tech breakthroughs driving industry growth.
References
Radiation Portal Monitors: Technology, Deployment, and Operational Considerations
How RPMs work, where they're deployed, and what operators need to know about detection thresholds, alarm management, and throughput trade-offs.
Signals
MARCH 2025 NEWSWIRE
Explore the top innovations and policy updates in radiation detection from March 2025—impacting security, medicine, and nuclear tech.
References
Radiation Detectors Explained: Principles, Technologies, and Applications
Explore how different radiation detectors work, from gas-filled tubes and scintillators to semiconductors and passive dosimeters. Learn the physics and applications in this accessible guide for an educated audience.
References
Radiation Health Effects: Dose, Exposure Pathways, and Biological Response
How ionizing radiation interacts with biological tissue — acute vs. chronic exposure, dose thresholds, and the mechanisms behind radiation injury.
References
Understanding Radiation: Types, Health Risks, and How to Measure It
Radiation, from sunlight to medical tech, is all around us but can be both helpful and harmful. Understanding ionizing vs. non-ionizing types, health risks, and safety limits is key to making smart choices for health, tech, and the environment. Let’s unpack the science behind the scenes.