RadSecure 100 Program Enhances Radiological Security Across 100 Cities
RadSecure 100 targets 100 metropolitan areas across the United States by replacing some devices with alternatives that are less dangerous and, in […] More
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Intercepting Nuclear Terrorism with Neutron-Gamma Detector That Pinpoints Source
Scanning technology aimed at detecting small amounts of nuclear materials was unveiled by scientists in Sweden today, with the hope of preventing […] More
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NNSA Campaign Focuses on Radiological Security of U.S. Cities
Radioactive materials can be used to do a lot of good. They are used to treat cancer, sterilize blood, and build economies […] More
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Drone Technology Available for Radiological Monitoring in Emergency Situations
An IAEA-developed instrumentation and methodology for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) equipped with radiation detectors, cameras and GPS devices has been tested and […] More
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‘Atomic Veterans’ Can Apply for Honor Certificate
Veterans who were exposed to radiation in the military between 1945 and 1992 are eligible to apply for the Atomic Veterans Service […] More
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National Academies Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board to Reconvene
The Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board of the National Academies will be hosting a virtual meeting for the ongoing study on Radioactive […] More
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Study Suggests Polymer Composite Could Serve as Lighter, Non-Toxic Radiation Shielding
A typical nuclear reactor uses only a small fraction of its fuel rod to produce power before the energy-generating reaction naturally terminates. […] More
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Should Step Up Oversight of Faulty Radioisotope Injections in Hospitals
In the U.S., the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulates the use of radioactive isotopes for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. To […] More
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International Partners Gather in Japan to Discuss Securely Transporting Nuclear Materials
NNSA joins partner countries for first-ever international symposium on securely transporting nuclear and radioactive materials Representatives from NNSA joined more than 30 […] More
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SRNL Radiation Detection Systems Operating at Ports of Tacoma and NY/NJ
After years of development and testing, a radiation detection system developed by the Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory is now in full-scale operation […] More