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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The cloud was detected in late September and was recorded as being of ‘no consequence’ to human health or the environment.
Up to 250 radon-related lung cancer cases are diagnosed in Ireland each year.
This 1950s science set contained four types of uranium ore.
The Parida caught fire late last night.
The stolen machine emits radiation, gardaí say.
Today is the 69th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima.
Initial trials of the MRI scanning technique has shown similar results to PET/CT, without using a radioactive injection.
All non-essential staff at the site were asked not to report to work this morning because of the elevated radiation levels detected overnight.
The material could not be used in a conventional nuclear weapon.
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.
The stolen radioactive materials that were stolen at the end of September are highly dangerous.
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.
Inquiry comes on foot of claims that the Palestinian leader died of polonium poisoning.
A nine-month investigation by Al Jazeera found elevated levels of polonium on some of Arafat’s belongings. Was he poisoned?
Scientists say the bluefin tuna absorbed radioactive cesium from swimming in contaminated waters and feeding on contaminated prey such as krill and squid.
The imported coal was distributed to schools, an orphanage and a home for the elderly in Kyrgyzstan.
Plant operators are still working to remove highly toxic contaminated water from the tsunami-stricken plant.