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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicRadiation

Topic: radiation

How the now-damaged Chernobyl nuclear plant protective ‘shield’ was built to block radiation

UN nuclear watchdog warns the shield in Ukraine was damaged in a Russian drone strike in February, and can no longer perform its primary safety functions—blocking radiation.

How the US ended up with radioactive shrimp and sneakers

In July, inspectors discovered something strange: shipments of prawns, and Nike-branded sneakers, emitting faint traces of man-made radiation.

US returns radiation-contaminated footwear to Indonesia

The footwear comes from a company located near the site of a radiation leak in western Java.

Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, confirms International Atomic Energy Agency

International Atomic Energy Agency says there's no increase in off-site radiation levels so far and it's in close contact with Iran to assess broader implications for nuclear safety.

SubscriberWrites: Ignorance is a bliss

When a nuclear weapon detonates, it releases an immense amount of energy in the form of blast, heat, and radiation. The immediate effects are catastrophic.

Apple disputes French findings, says iPhone 12 complies with radiation standards

France's radiation watchdog told Apple that it should stop selling iPhone 12 in the country afer tests showed the phone's Specific Absorption Rate was higher than legally allowed.

Underground nuclear test site puts thousands in North Korea at radiation risk, says rights group

Study by Transitional Justice Working Group said radioactive materials could have spread across 8 cities and counties near the site, where more than 1 million North Koreans live.

Earth’s core is growing faster on one side — but gravity is keeping it from getting lopsided

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.