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Sunken Soviet Sub Is Spewing Radiation, Scientists Warn of Escalating Ocean Danger
A new study finds a sunken Soviet nuclear submarine in the Norwegian Sea is leaking radiation in bursts, but environmental impact remains limited so far.
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WHO Warns Of Nuclear Risk As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is assessing the incidents, adding, "No indications of abnormal or increased off-site radiation levels have been reported."
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Iran's Natanz Attacked: How Damaged Nuclear Sites Can Pose Radiation Risks
Blowing up nuclear sites could spread radioactive material across a large area and threaten human life and health.
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All About Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit In Israeli Strikes
Iran and Russia both allege that a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the specter of a radiological incident as Tehran's war with Israel and the United States rages.
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NASA Tests Nuclear Rocket Engine Designed for Faster Deep-Space Missions
NASA has completed its first full-scale nuclear rocket reactor tests since the 1960s, marking a major milestone for deep-space propulsion. More than 100 cold-flow tests validated hydrogen flow and system stability. Nuclear thermal rockets could significantly reduce travel time, radiation exposure, and payload constraints for future Moon and Mars mi...
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Nuke Testings From 1945 To 2017 Led To 4 Million Premature Deaths: Report
Nuclear weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least four million premature deaths from cancer and other diseases over time, according to a new report delving into the deadly legacy.
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From Godzilla To Anime: How Atomic Bombings Shaped Japan's Pop Culture
From Godzilla's fiery atomic breath to post-apocalyptic anime and harrowing depictions of radiation sickness, the influence of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki runs deep in Japanese popular culture.
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South Africa Injecting Radioactive Material Into Rhino Horns To Thwart Poaching
For the pilot study, 20 rhinos were injected with the radioactive material last year, which proved that it was not harmful to the animals.
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Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered At Former US Nuclear Facility
The nest was located on a post near massive storage tanks containing liquid nuclear waste. Radiation levels in the nest were reportedly ten times higher than the limit allowed by federal safety regulations.
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Nuclear Watchdog Says No Radiation Leak In Iran, Offers To Mediate
There has been no increase in off-site radiation levels after the US attacked Iran's key nuclear sites, said the UN Nuclear Watchdog.
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Sunken Soviet Sub Is Spewing Radiation, Scientists Warn of Escalating Ocean Danger
A new study finds a sunken Soviet nuclear submarine in the Norwegian Sea is leaking radiation in bursts, but environmental impact remains limited so far.
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WHO Warns Of Nuclear Risk As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is assessing the incidents, adding, "No indications of abnormal or increased off-site radiation levels have been reported."
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Iran's Natanz Attacked: How Damaged Nuclear Sites Can Pose Radiation Risks
Blowing up nuclear sites could spread radioactive material across a large area and threaten human life and health.
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All About Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit In Israeli Strikes
Iran and Russia both allege that a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the specter of a radiological incident as Tehran's war with Israel and the United States rages.
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NASA Tests Nuclear Rocket Engine Designed for Faster Deep-Space Missions
NASA has completed its first full-scale nuclear rocket reactor tests since the 1960s, marking a major milestone for deep-space propulsion. More than 100 cold-flow tests validated hydrogen flow and system stability. Nuclear thermal rockets could significantly reduce travel time, radiation exposure, and payload constraints for future Moon and Mars mi...
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Nuke Testings From 1945 To 2017 Led To 4 Million Premature Deaths: Report
Nuclear weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least four million premature deaths from cancer and other diseases over time, according to a new report delving into the deadly legacy.
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From Godzilla To Anime: How Atomic Bombings Shaped Japan's Pop Culture
From Godzilla's fiery atomic breath to post-apocalyptic anime and harrowing depictions of radiation sickness, the influence of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki runs deep in Japanese popular culture.
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South Africa Injecting Radioactive Material Into Rhino Horns To Thwart Poaching
For the pilot study, 20 rhinos were injected with the radioactive material last year, which proved that it was not harmful to the animals.
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Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered At Former US Nuclear Facility
The nest was located on a post near massive storage tanks containing liquid nuclear waste. Radiation levels in the nest were reportedly ten times higher than the limit allowed by federal safety regulations.
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Nuclear Watchdog Says No Radiation Leak In Iran, Offers To Mediate
There has been no increase in off-site radiation levels after the US attacked Iran's key nuclear sites, said the UN Nuclear Watchdog.
