Wild boars roaming the forests of Bavaria have become the focus of a scientific mystery: in some cases, they carry higher ...

Japanese nuclear regulation officials say water containing radioactive tritium has leaked during dismantling work at the Fugen advanced thermal reactor in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan. Officials at ...

Radioactive pollution, also known as radiological contamination, occurs when radioactive substances are released into the environment, contaminating air, water, and soil. This can happen through ...

WHEN you think of radioactive material, one would immediately associate it with a green glow. Take the opening sequence of The Simpsons animated series, for example, where the Homer Simpson, who works ...

For nearly a century, geopolymers have been used for construction, ceramics, fireproofing and other industrial applications. One of their most promising applications, in radioactive waste management, ...

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