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128 gap statements mined from Radioactivity and Radon Measurements papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 915 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • Limited data exist on the underlying biological mechanisms of the association between radon exposure and asthma morbidity. The current study addresses this gap by investigating the relationship between radon exposure and IL-6 in children with non-allergic asthma.

    Association of Plasma IL-6 with Indoor Radon Exposure in Children with Non-Allergic Asthma · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in understanding the hydrogeochemical and mineralogical factors controlling uranium and radon occurrence in fractured granitic aquifers. Prior work has not fully addressed the relationship between uranium and radon concentrations and hydrogeochemical conditions, fracture development, and groundwater mixing.

    Hydrogeochemical and Mineralogical Constraints on the Origin of Elevated Uranium and Radon in a Fractured Granitic Aquifer · 2026 · DOI

  • The radon-related cardiovascular implications of these modest, prothrombotic, myeloid shifts in the complete blood count/differential among postmenopausal women in the Women's Health Initiative remain unknown.

    Indoor Radon Concentrations and Hematologic Traits in the Women’s Health Initiative · 2026 · DOI

  • Despite the known risks from individual exposure to radon, how long-term lung cancer trends vary by county-level Radon risk classification remains unknown.

    Lung cancer incidence in counties at low and high risk of Radon Exposure: A Population-Based SEER analysis (1975–2022) · 2026 · DOI

  • Zawia, in northwestern Libya, is a refinery-adjacent coastal city for which radiogeochemical baseline information is still lacking.

    Natural radionuclides as tracers of sediment-matrix variability in refinery-adjacent Quaternary coastal soils of the Jifarah Plain, northwestern Libya · 2026 · DOI

  • Central nervous system (CNS) cancers, including brain cancer, are rare but highly lethal, and risk factors remain poorly understood.

    Residential Radon Concentration and the Risk of Malignant Brain and Central Nervous System Cancer in US Postmenopausal Women · 2026 · DOI

  • Practical troubleshooting indicated that the dominant disturbance was associated with sporadic electromagnetic pickup, although the coupling mechanism was not investigated systematically.

    Long-Duration Microdosimetry at the LNGS External Laboratory · 2026 · DOI

  • However, the protein profile and potential biomarkers for early detection of radon-induced lung cancer remain unknown.

    Impact of intermittent high-dose radon exposures on lung epithelial cells: proteomic analysis and biomarker identification · 2025 · DOI

  • Despite the environmental significance of airborne particulates generated from mine tailings, there is limited information on exposure of people living in the neighbourhoods adjacent to such sites.

    Assessing cancer risk due to exposure to radionuclides in soil dust in mining areas of South Africa · 2025 · DOI

  • We explored associations between gestational radon exposure and term low birthweight, for which evidence is limited.

    Associations Between Gestational Residential Radon Exposure and Term Low Birthweight in Connecticut, USA · 2024 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the levels and radiological hazards of natural radionuclides in Alabata, Nigeria. The study aims to fill this gap by using gamma-ray spectrometry to determine the activity concentrations of natural radionuclides.

    Assessment of Natural Radionuclides Concentrations and Radiological Hazards from Soil Samples in Alabata and Its Environs, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of systematic monitoring and regulation of sachet water quality is a challenge. The identification of sources of NORM in sachet water is a challenge.

    Determination of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials and Radiological Hazard of Sachet Water from Mubi North and South Local Government Metropolis, Adamawa State, Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to investigate the health effects of consuming sachet water with elevated levels of NORM. Studies should be conducted to identify the sources of NORM in sachet water. Research is needed to develop effective strategies for reducing NORM levels in sachet water.

    Determination of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials and Radiological Hazard of Sachet Water from Mubi North and South Local Government Metropolis, Adamawa State, Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for baseline reference data for monitoring potential variations in natural radiation levels in the Wadi Queih area. The study addresses the gap in knowledge regarding the natural radioactivity levels and potential health risks associated with the Upper Cretaceous-Lower Paleogene sedimentary successions.

    Natural radioactivity distribution and environmental risk assessment of Upper Cretaceous-Lower Paleogene sedimentary successions of Wadi Queih area, Red Sea, Egypt · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a population-based ecological analysis. The study does not account for individual-level factors. The study uses a retrospective design.

    Residential radon exposure and lung cancer histology and stage: a population-based ecological study in Central Germany · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the distribution and migration of 137 Cs between elements of the environment.

    Concentrations of 137 Cs in forest mushrooms and soil in southern Poland · 2026 · DOI

  • The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the underlying geochemical processes. The study is limited to a single site in Uzbekistan. The study does not consider the potential impacts of climate change on radionuclide migration.

    Radionuclide migration and correlation in the soil–water–air environment at a radioactive waste storage site, Uzbekistan · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of integrated assessments of radionuclide redistribution across multiple environmental compartments. There is a need for studies that consider the impact of technogenic factors on radionuclide migration.

    Radionuclide migration and correlation in the soil–water–air environment at a radioactive waste storage site, Uzbekistan · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies could investigate the mechanisms underlying the observed effects of radiation deprivation. Future studies could use other model organisms to investigate the effects of radiation deprivation. Future studies could investigate the effects of radiation deprivation on other biological processes, such as development and reproduction.

    The Effect of Depriving the Aedes aegypti Mosquito of Natural Levels of Radiation · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the effects of radiation deprivation on living organisms. There is a need for studies investigating the effects of radiation deprivation on Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

    The Effect of Depriving the Aedes aegypti Mosquito of Natural Levels of Radiation · 2026 · DOI

  • Radium equivalent activity, absorbed dose rate, and excess lifetime cancer risk were calculated using standard models, but site-specific microdosimetric variations caused by heterogeneous distribution of granite outcrops and weathered zones in Alabata were not spatially mapped or modeled.

    Assessment of Natural Radionuclides Concentrations and Radiological Hazards from Soil Samples in Alabata and Its Environs, Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the geological context of the thermal water source. The measurements were conducted over a limited period of 6 months.

    Results of Monthly Radon Measurements in Thermal Water at Evliya Çelebi Campus of Kütahya Dumlupınar University · 2026 · DOI

  • The study was not specifically powered to detect associations between race, household income, and IL-6 levels, - Larger studies with greater sociodemographic diversity would be needed to evaluate whether these factors independently influence the radon-IL-6…

    Association of Plasma IL-6 with Indoor Radon Exposure in Children with Non-Allergic Asthma · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to investigate the effects of fracture development and hydrogeochemical conditions on U and Rn mobilization, - Research should focus on the coupled effects of hydrogeochemical conditions, fracture development, and groundwater mixing on radionuclide…

    Hydrogeochemical and Mineralogical Constraints on the Origin of Elevated Uranium and Radon in a Fractured Granitic Aquifer · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the long-term biological effects of chronic low-dose radiation exposure on the incidence of digestive tract cancers. The study aims to fill this gap by assessing the incidence, structure, and relative risk of digestive tract cancers among populations exposed and not exposed to uranium waste storage sites in North Kazakhstan.

    Digestive Tract Cancer: A Retrospective Study of the Epidemiological Profile of Populations Exposed and Not Exposed to Uranium Contamination in North Kazakhstan (2014–2023) · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The radon-related cardiovascular implications of these modest, prothrombotic, myeloid shifts in the complete blood count/differential among postmenopausal women in the Women's Health Initiative remain unknown (“Indoor Radon Concentrations and Hematologic Traits in the Women’s Health…”, 2026); (2) Despite the known risks from individual exposure to radon, how long-term lung cancer trends vary by county-level Radon risk classification remains unknown (“Lung cancer incidence in counties at low and high risk of Radon Exposure: A…”, 2026); (3) Zawia, in northwestern Libya, is a refinery-adjacent coastal city for which radiogeochemical baseline information is still lacking (“Natural radionuclides as tracers of sediment-matrix variability in…”, 2026); (4) Central nervous system (CNS) cancers, including brain cancer, are rare but highly lethal, and risk factors remain poorly understood (“Residential Radon Concentration and the Risk of Malignant Brain and Central…”, 2026); (5) There is a need to evaluate the levels and radiological hazards of natural radionuclides in Alabata, Nigeria (“Assessment of Natural Radionuclides Concentrations and Radiological Hazards…”, 2026). 128 gap statements have been mined from Radioactivity and Radon Measurements papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 915 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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