If you’ve come across radon, it’s probably as part of a home inspection that turned closing into a big hassle for everyone. But radon is no small matter. Take this threat seriously if it shows up in ...

Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the soil and can accumulate indoors. It has no odor or color, so it's difficult to ...

Underground rock containing natural uranium continuously releases radon gas into groundwater. -Exposure to radon in the home is more commonly due to radon from rock or soil seeping into homes through ...

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, may cause an increase of radon gas in nearby homes. Studies on fracking and radon have produced conflicting results, leading to calls for more research. Austin ...

Purchasing a new home can be as stressful as it is exciting. While most buyers seek out homes that suit their budgets and lifestyles, the homes also need to be in good structural condition and harbor ...

This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. About 5 billion years ago, stars merged and exploded, creating uranium that eventually became ...

A radon mitigation system uses pipes and fans to redirect radon out of the home. Dreamstime (TNS) If you’ve come across radon, it’s probably as part of a home inspection that turned closing into a big ...