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IAEA Director-General to visit Japan before Fukushima wastewater discharge
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi will visit Japan on Tuesday to assess the country's plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea in the summer, the government said, according to
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Radioactive iodine, surgery linked to increased survival in hyperthyroidis
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a study, hyperthyroidism therapy such as radioactive iodine or surgery was linked to a lower risk for mortality.
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North Korea claims to test underwater nuclear attack drone "Haeil-2"
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The underwater nuclear attack drone "Haeil-2" entered into the test in Kajin Port, Kumya County, South Hamgyong Province in the afternoon on April 4.
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North Korea claims testing nuclear-capable underwater drone
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
North Korea recently claimed to have tested an underwater drone capable of carrying a nuclear warhead that could create a "radioactive tsunami," however, analysts urged scepticism noting a lack of proof, CNN reported. The state-run Rodong Sinmun released a series of photos on its website pur
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North Korea claims it tested "radioactive tsunami", an underwater nuclear
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the drone, called the "Unmanned Underwater Nuclear Attack Craft 'Haeil,'" was tested from March 21 to 23, cruising in waters off the country's east coast for more than 59 hours before its test warhead was detonated on Thur
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Australia: Missing radioactive capsule triggers health warning
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Western Australia's chief health officials urged people to stay away from the capsule if they see it due to its radioactive properties.
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Cargo from Pakistan with radioactive Uranium seized at UK's Heathrow airpo
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The radioactive material was detected in a package at Heathrow Airport following a routine screening on December 29. The discovery of the shipment has raised alarm over the possible use of Pakistan as a transit point for smuggling nuclear material.
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What are the "dirty bombs" that Russia claims Ukraine will use?
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A dirty bomb works completely differently and cannot create an atomic blast. Instead, a dirty bomb uses dynamite or other explosives to scatter radioactive dust, smoke, or other material in order to cause radioactive contamination.
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Study: Gel-like, radioactive tumour implant obliterates pancreatic cancer
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): Biomedical engineers have demonstrated the most effective treatment for pancreatic cancer in mouse models ever recorded. While most mouse trials consider simply halting growth a success, the new treatment completely eliminated tumors in 80% of mice across s
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Researchers find particle radioactivity associated with pollution-associat
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Dallas [US], October 5 (ANI): Particle radioactivity, an air pollution feature that represents the colourless, odourless gas radon found in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, increases PM2.5 toxicity and raises the chance of mortality from cardiovascular disease, particularly hea
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Scientists reveal new radiolabelling method for personalised cancer treatm
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Delft [Netherlands], August 14 (ANI): TU Delft researchers have developed a new method for producing nanocarriers loaded with radioactive salts for imaging and treatment. Because the assembly of these nanocarriers is so simple, the innovation is ideal for clinical research and cancer treatme
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Wildfires near Ukraine's Chernobyl plant pose no radioactive threat: IAEA
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Vienna [Austria], May 20 (ANI/Xinhua): Wildfires near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant do not pose a radioactive threat, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Thursday.
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