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Thursday, December 4, 2025
TopicRadiation

Topic: 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.

Radiation emitted by cell phone towers do not cause harm, says DoT official

Senior Deputy Director of the Department of Telecommunication made this remark in a webinar aimed at dispelling myths and misconceptions on radiation from mobile phone towers.

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

What is the beauty tyranny at play when a Panipat mother murders kids

India is horrified by Poonam’s actions. But it should also do what it rarely does — examine the mirror it keeps holding up to its women.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

From nuclear cooperation to defence, trade to oil, what is expected from Putin’s two-day India visit

New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.