MOKOPANE: Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project aimed at reducing poaching. The idea is that radiation detectors already in place at national borders would detect the horns and help authorities arrest poachers and traffickers. The research,Continue Reading
VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog on Monday called for “vigilance” against trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material, saying it has recorded more than 4,200 thefts or other incidents over the past 30 years.Last year, 31 countries reported 168 incidents “in line with historical averages”, the International Atomic Energy AgencyContinue Reading
A UTair Boeing 737, en route from Moscow to Khanty-Mansiysk in central Russia, was compelled to make an emergency return to Moscow due to a mechanical issue. This incident occurred while the aircraft was reportedly transporting a “radioactive cargo,” as stated by Russian sources linked to the security services.As perContinue Reading
The radioactive capsule at the centre of a near week-long search along a 1200km stretch of country road did not contaminate the area where it was found. The capsule was found on Wednesday morning just off Great Northern Highway, about 74km south of the mining town of Newman. It’s believedContinue Reading
A tiny radioactive capsule which went missing from a truck in outback Western Australia last month has been found. WA Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson said the capsule was found about 11am on Wednesday along Great Northern Highway at Newman, nearly 1200km north of Perth. “It was found by aContinue Reading