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# Radioactive

Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant into ocean

The move is fiercely opposed by local fishermen and residents.

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Apr 13th 2021, 7:59 AM

# harmless

Nuclear accident in Russia sent a radioactive cloud over Europe

The cloud was detected in late September and was recorded as being of ‘no consequence’ to human health or the environment.

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Nov 10th 2017, 5:15 PM

# hotspot

Warning to locals as high rates of cancer-causing radioactive gas discovered in Galway

Up to 250 radon-related lung cancer cases are diagnosed in Ireland each year.

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Feb 28th 2017, 1:45 PM

# Radioactive

World's most dangerous toy measured how much it contaminated children

This 1950s science set contained four types of uranium ore.

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Feb 18th 2015, 3:30 PM

# Watch Out

Ship carrying radioactive concrete catches fire off Scotland

The Parida caught fire late last night.

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Oct 8th 2014, 9:46 AM

# Radioactive

Gardaí issue warning to thieves who stole "dangerous" machine

The stolen machine emits radiation, gardaí say.

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Aug 28th 2014, 7:20 PM

# Radioactive

Video: How nuclear weapons are made

Today is the 69th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima.

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Aug 6th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Diagnosis

Here's how a radioactive injection could be avoided when assessing cancer in children

Initial trials of the MRI scanning technique has shown similar results to PET/CT, without using a radioactive injection.

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Feb 19th 2014, 7:15 AM

# its grand

Calm down: Higher radiation levels at Sellafield were just 'background radon'

All non-essential staff at the site were asked not to report to work this morning because of the elevated radiation levels detected overnight.

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Jan 31st 2014, 6:34 PM

# Dangerous

'Extremely dangerous' radioactive material stolen in Mexico

The material could not be used in a conventional nuclear weapon.

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Dec 4th 2013, 10:30 AM

# Mystery

Palestinians say there's only one suspect in Arafat death

Swiss scientists have found “moderate” evidence to support the notion that Yasser Arafat was poisoned with polonium – and the Palestinians want to get to the bottom of what happened.

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Nov 8th 2013, 10:13 AM

# highly dangerous

Gardaí renew appeal for stolen radioactive materials

The stolen radioactive materials that were stolen at the end of September are highly dangerous.

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Oct 9th 2013, 10:22 AM

# Sellafield

Accident at Sellafield would have "no health effects in Ireland"

Department of the Environment releases report from independent experts on risk to Ireland of a radioactive leak at the Cumbrian nuclear site as it is being decommissioned.

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Nov 27th 2012, 4:02 PM

# Arafat

France opens murder investigation into Yasser Arafat’s death

Inquiry comes on foot of claims that the Palestinian leader died of polonium poisoning.

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Aug 28th 2012, 8:10 PM

# suspicions

Swiss lab to analyse Arafat remains for radioactive poisoning

A nine-month investigation by Al Jazeera found elevated levels of polonium on some of Arafat’s belongings. Was he poisoned?

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Aug 24th 2012, 11:16 AM

# Radioactive

Tuna fish carried radiation from Fukushima to the United States

Scientists say the bluefin tuna absorbed radioactive cesium from swimming in contaminated waters and feeding on contaminated prey such as krill and squid.

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May 28th 2012, 9:45 PM