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South Africa uses radioactive rhino horns to combat poaching

South Africa uses radioactive rhino horns to combat poaching

A South African university kicked off a prevention campaign on Thursday, injecting rhino horns with harmless radioactive isotopes that can be identified by customs officials. This initiative, part of a collaborative effort involving Witwatersrand University, nuclear energy experts, and conservationists, has already seen five rhinos treated. The hope is that this marks the beginning of […]

Radioactive Wasp Nest Found at Nuclear Weapons Facility

Radioactive Wasp Nest Found at Nuclear Weapons Facility

Radiation and Wasps: A Surprising Discovery in South Carolina So, it turns out there’s a wasp nest with a twist—it’s radioactive! Employees stumbled upon this unusual find at a facility in South Carolina, which used to be a nuclear weapons plant. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed that the nest was located around Aiken […]

Radioactive wasp nest discovered at former nuclear bomb location

Radioactive wasp nest discovered at former nuclear bomb location

Radioactive Wasp Nest Found at South Carolina Nuclear Site Workers at a facility in South Carolina, known for producing parts of nuclear bombs, stumbled upon a radioactive hornet nest. Officials assured that there’s no threat to anyone in the vicinity. The discovery occurred on July 3 during routine radiation checks at the Savannah River Site, […]

Radioactive creek in the Midwest associated with increased cancer rates, research shows

Radioactive creek in the Midwest associated with increased cancer rates, research shows

Coldwater Creek Linked to Increased Cancer Risk in Missouri Residents Residents near Missouri’s Coldwater Creek are reportedly facing a heightened risk of cancer. This tributary, part of the Missouri River in northern St. Louis, has been recognized as a radioactive waste site since the 1980s. Recent research indicates that exposure to contaminated waters, which are […]

These 13 Locations Are Highly Radioactive, Making Them Unsafe for Humans.

Growing Concerns Over Nuclear Radiation Worldwide Globally, fears about nuclear weapons and radiation are increasing. Human activities, particularly those linked to nuclear tests, power generation, and accidents, have created radioactive hotspots that pose significant health risks. While everyday life includes minor exposure to radiation, it’s vital to recognize that some areas experience dangerously high levels […]

Route Sixty-Sick: EPA approves roads made from radioactive waste

Introducing America's newest radioactive waste disposal site: your local highway. At least that seems to be the thinking behind the Environmental Protection Agency's recent decision to approve a “pilot” program to use phosphogypsum in road construction in Florida. Phosphogypsum contains radium, which decays to form radon gas, which is also radioactive and carcinogenic. It is […]

EPA approves pilot project to make road out of radioactive material in Florida

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a pilot project that will allow companies to build small roads made from radioactive fertilizer byproducts, angering environmentalists. Biden administration's approval Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC was permitted to construct a phosphogypsum road on its property in New Wales, Florida. Phosphorgypsum contains radium, which decays to form radon gas. Both […]