Imaging techniques provide essential information in astronomical and space physics studies. The Soft X-ray imager (SXI) will obtain images of the Earth’s magnetosphere from solar wind charge exchange ...

This magnifying glass was used to sharpen X-ray images for the first time using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. It captured details about black holes that would normally be too distant to study ...

The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) has published two new position statements for users of dental x-ray equipment that amend its Code of Practice for Radiological Protection in ...

X-rays, a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths from 0.01 to 10 nanometers, pack enough energy to pierce materials and interact with inner-shell electrons. 1 When they hit a sample, ...

In late November 2025, astronomers captured an unprecedented cosmic signature: the first X-ray emissions ever detected from ...

A pelvic X-ray is a type of X-ray that captures detailed images of the pelvic region, which includes the pelvis, hips, and upper legs. Pelvic X-rays are typically quick and painless, requiring little ...

Doctors can often spot bone cancer as ragged or hollow areas on an X-ray. While X-rays are usually a reliable first test, a doctor will typically need a bone biopsy to confirm a diagnosis. An X-ray ...

A heart X-ray is a nonspecific term that may refer to a chest X-ray or a specialized test called coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), which uses X-ray technology and dye to make a detailed ...