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In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly marked the 21st of March as the International Day of Forests. This day is for global observation and recognition of the importance of forests and the ecosystems they support. #InternationalDayofForests #IDF #ICRP

Radiation isn’t just something we create — some of it is always around us. This week’s Dose of the Week explores the idea of background radiation. #BackgroundRadiation #RadiationScience #ICRP #DoseOfTheWeek

Deputy Scientific Secretary Olga German is in #Vienna this week, updating member states on our work at the Meeting of the Commission on Safety Standards (CSS-59), advancing dialogue on international radiation safety standards.

Radioactive materials don’t just decay — the body also plays a role. This week’s Dose of the Week explores the idea behind biological half-life. #BiologicalHalfLife #RadiationScience #ICRP #DoseOfTheWeek

March 8 marks International Women’s Day. Today, ICRP celebrates the contributions of women around the world, especially in the field of radiological protection. We look forward to supporting the achievements of all of the incredible women at ICRP over the next year.

When radioactive material enters the body, exposure works a little differently. This week’s Dose of the Week looks at what we call internal dose. #InternalDose #Radiation #ScienceCommunication #DoseOfTheWeek

Join us on 19 March 2026 as members of ICRP Task Group 97 present Publication 159 on Radiological Protection in Surface and Near-Surface Disposal of Solid Radioactive Waste! Everything you need to know and register here: ow.ly/1c6650YkWtv

Radiation dose isn’t just about energy — it’s also about biological effect. This week’s Dose of the Week looks at the unit behind that idea: the sievert. #Sievert #RadiologicalProtection #DoseOfTheWeek #ICRP

February 15th is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. ICRP is dedicated to continuing to improve radiological protection to support individuals and families navigating childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment. #InternationalChildhoodCancerAwarenessDay

February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. ICRP is thankful to have such incredible female scientists who inspire us daily. We cannot wait to see what the future brings for women and girls in science. #InternationaldayofWomenandGirlsinScience

The gray is one of the most common units in radiation protection — and one many people mix up with others. This week’s Dose of the Week clears it up. #Gray #RadiationBasics #DoseOfTheWeek #ICRP

February 4th is #WorldCancerDay. ICRP recognizes the strength and resilience of those who have battled cancer. Through improving radiological protection ICRP is committed to supporting patients and their families through diagnosis and treatment. #WorldCancerDay

The becquerel shows up everywhere in radiation science, but it’s often misunderstood. This week’s Dose of the Week clears it up. #Becquerel #RadiationBasics #DoseOfTheWeek #ICRP

What makes one radioactive material more intense than another? This week’s Dose of the Week explores the idea behind it: activity. #Activity #Radiation #ScienceCommunication #DoseOfTheWeek

Radiation has to come from somewhere — but what actually counts as a radioactive source? This week’s Dose of the Week breaks it down. #RadioactiveSource #RadiationScience #ICRP #DoseOfTheWeek

Happy Monday everyone! Publication 159 is now available. 😀 Click the link to read the abstract and access the report: ow.ly/KWkN50XZPRI

You’ve probably heard the term “half-life,” but what does it really mean in radiation science? This week’s Dose of the Week breaks it down. #HalfLife #RadiationScience #ICRP #DoseOfTheWeek

New year, new Dose of the Week! Ever wonder how radioactive materials change over time? This week we explore the concept behind it all: decay. #Decay #RadiationScience #ICRP #DoseOfTheWeek #2026

To close out 2025, this week’s Dose of the Week introduces a concept that shows why timing matters in radiation exposure: dose rate. Same dose doesn’t always mean the same impact. #DoseRate #RadiologicalProtection #DoseOfTheWeek #ICRP #HappyNewYear

Effective dose can sound complex, but it’s actually a straightforward idea once you know what it measures. This week’s Dose of the Week clears it up. #EffectiveDose #RadiationRisk #DoseOfTheWeek #ICRP