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Four radioactive wasp nests found on South Carolina nuclear facility
Wasps living around a Cold War-era nuclear facility in South Carolina have built at least four radioactive nests, raising questions about their source of hazardous material and the extent of environmental contamination, according to a report by The New York Times.
Radioactive wasp nests have been found in South Carolina
Several radioactive wasp nests have been found in South Carolina at a site that used to produce parts for nuclear weapons, according to officials.
Officials Discover Radioactive Wasp Nests at Facility That Once Produced Parts of Nuclear Weapons in South Carolina
Personnel monitoring radiation levels at Savannah River Site, a facility in South Carolina that once produced parts for nuclear weapons, found a radioactive wasp nest in July. While this might sound like the start of a science fiction horror movie, officials say it does not present a danger to the public.
‘Hot Wasps’ Found at Nuclear Facility in South Carolina
Four radioactive wasp nests may indicate previously undetected environmental contamination at the decades-old Savannah River Site. Here’s what to know.
Radioactive wasp nest discovered by workers at former nuclear bomb site
Workers at South Carolina's Savannah River Site, a nuclear facility, found a radioactive wasp nest with radiation levels 10 times higher than federal regulations allow.
Radioactive wasp nests at South Carolina nuclear weapons site raise worries about possible contamination, leaks
This is an indicator that there are contaminants spread across this area that have not been completely encased and protected,” said Dr. Timothy Mousseau, a biologist at the University
Radioactive Wasps Found at Former South Carolina Nuclear Bomb Site
The Department of Energy said radiation contamination levels on the wasps' nest were over 10 times the regulated maximum.
3 more radioactive wasp nests found at SC nuclear facility. Is there a threat to public?
Three more radioactive nests have been discovered since July 3, when the first nest was found, according to the New York Times.
Radioactive wasp nest found at South Carolina site where U.S. once made nuclear bombs
Employees who routinely check radiation levels at the Savannah River Site near Aiken found a wasp nest on July 3 on a post near tanks where liquid nuclear waste is stored.
Radioactive Wasp Nest Uncovered in South Carolina at Former Nuclear Weapons Production Facility
A bizarre discovery was made at the site of a facility that made key parts for nuclear bombs, after workers in South Carolina uncovered a radioactive wasp nest. Employees conducting routine radiation monitoring at the Savannah River Site near Aiken discovered a wasp nest on July 3 attached to a post near liquid nuclear waste storage tanks,
Radioactive wasps found at South Carolina nuclear facility
A RADIOACTIVE WASP’S NEST WAS DISCOVERED IN SOUTH CAROLINA. ACCORDING TO A REPORT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ON JULY 3RD, CREWS FOUND THE NEST AT THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE NUCLEAR FACILITY IN AIKEN.
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