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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

India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.